Egypt
State commissioners recommend reinstatement of Al-Ahram chair
December 25, 2012
State commissioners recommend reinstatement of Al-Ahram chair
The state commissioners, an advisory body within State Council, have recommended that the court invalidate the appointment of Mamdouh al-Wali…
Lawsuits against referendum referred to state commissioners
December 25, 2012
Lawsuits against referendum referred to state commissioners
The State Council’s Administrative Court on Tuesday referred lawsuits against the constitutional referendum to the state commissioners, a judicial advisory…
Govt human rights body calls for investigating referendum violations
December 25, 2012
Govt human rights body calls for investigating referendum violations
The National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) on Tuesday called on the authorities to investigate violations and irregularities during the…
Activists cut hair to protest new constitution
December 25, 2012
Activists cut hair to protest new constitution
Eight female activists on Tuesday cut some of their hair before reporters’ cameras in Tahrir Square to protest the divisive…
Medical team checks on Mubarak at Tora Prison
December 25, 2012
Medical team checks on Mubarak at Tora Prison
A medical panel tasked by Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah to check on the health of former President Hosni Mubarak arrived…
Traffic back to normal in Tahrir
December 25, 2012
Traffic back to normal in Tahrir
Traffic moved normally in Tahrir Square Tuesday for the first time since President Mohamed Morsy issued his 22 November constitutional…
Ahmadinejad hails approval of Egyptian constitution
December 25, 2012
Ahmadinejad hails approval of Egyptian constitution
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran has congratulated his Egyptian counterpart Mohamed Morsy for the “success” of the referendum on…
Singers abstain from New Year’s concerts over political turmoil
December 25, 2012
Singers abstain from New Year’s concerts over political turmoil
Egypt’s restive political situation has impacted annual New Year’s Eve concerts, normally a bonanza for both singers and sponsors.
The…
Unknown attackers steal LE900,000 from post office car
December 25, 2012
Unknown attackers steal LE900,000 from post office car
Security authorities in Qena are stepping up efforts to apprehend five unknown attackers who stole LE900,000 from a car belonging…
Astrologer: Islamists’ parliamentary presence to shrink in next election
December 25, 2012
Astrologer: Islamists’ parliamentary presence to shrink in next election
LUXOR — A well-known Upper Egyptian astrologer has predicted a change in the political tide in favor of liberal political…