Egypt
Former Shura Council Speaker Sherif released on bail
December 25, 2012
Former Shura Council Speaker Sherif released on bail
The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday released former Shura Council speaker Safwat al-Sherif on LE50.000 bail, pending his trial over…
Salafi leader defends controversial remarks on constitution
December 25, 2012
Salafi leader defends controversial remarks on constitution
Deputy head of the Salafi Dawah Yasser Borhamy said Tuesday that he was defending the constitution in the video clip…
Court hears over 50 cases against referendum
December 25, 2012
Court hears over 50 cases against referendum
The Cairo Administrative Court at the State Council on Tuesday will begin reviewing over 50 lawsuits from across the country…
Hamas denies interference in Egypt’s affairs
December 25, 2012
Hamas denies interference in Egypt’s affairs
Hamas neither disrupts Egypt's security nor interferes in its domestic affairs under any circumstances, said a member of the group’s…
Egyptian Catholics celebrate Christmas amid high security
December 25, 2012
Egyptian Catholics celebrate Christmas amid high security
Egyptian Catholics celebrated Christmas Monday night at the Virgin Mary Cathedral in Nasr City amid tight security measures.
Army’s arrest powers withdrawn after referendum
December 24, 2012
Army’s arrest powers withdrawn after referendum
A military source has said that the arrest power awarded to the Armed Forces under the government of former Prime…
Nour Party leader to resign Tuesday, forms alliance with Abu Ismail
December 24, 2012
Nour Party leader to resign Tuesday, forms alliance with Abu Ismail
A leading figure in the Salafi Dawah group said Monday that Emad Abdel Ghafour, head of the Salafi Nour Party,…
Sabbahi invited us for dialogue, says Jama’a al-Islamiya
December 24, 2012
Sabbahi invited us for dialogue, says Jama’a al-Islamiya
A leading figure in Jama'a al-Islamiya’s Construction and Development Party said Monday that former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi invited the…
Clashes in Tahrir Square over referendum results
December 24, 2012
Clashes in Tahrir Square over referendum results
Scores of protesters held a march in Tahrir Square on Monday to denounce alleged rigging of the constitutional referendum in…
Top prosecutor says prosecution strike is greatest challenge
December 24, 2012
Top prosecutor says prosecution strike is greatest challenge
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah has said that the most crucial problem he has faced since assuming his position is prosecutors…