Egypt
Foreign ministry officials to take over as presidential spokesmen
February 20, 2013
Foreign ministry officials to take over as presidential spokesmen
President Mohamed Morsy appointed Foreign Ministry officials Omar Amer and Ehab Fahmy as the new spokesmen for the president's office.…
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
February 20, 2013
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
The Egyptian Female Lawyers Initiative staged a vigil outside the Supreme Court Complex Wednesday against Salafi preacher Sheikh Ahmed Abdallah,…
Nour Party seeks to distance itself from FJP ahead of elections
February 20, 2013
Nour Party seeks to distance itself from FJP ahead of elections
A tirade launched by the Salafi Nour Party’s usually diplomatic and collected spokesperson Nader Bakkar against the president and…
Jama’a al-Islamiyah condemns SCC elections ban it says targets Islamists
February 20, 2013
Jama’a al-Islamiyah condemns SCC elections ban it says targets Islamists
Members of Jama'a al-Islamiyah and it political arm criticized the Supreme Constitutional Court Wednesday for upholding a ban preventing certain…
Hussein Salem to appraise assets over possible reconciliation with Govt
February 20, 2013
Hussein Salem to appraise assets over possible reconciliation with Govt
Companies owned by fugitive businessman Hussein Salem are appraising their assets and stocks to prepare for a possible reconciliation with…
Brotherhood’s refusal to change Cabinet is election tactic, opposition alleges
February 20, 2013
Brotherhood’s refusal to change Cabinet is election tactic, opposition alleges
The prime minister appeared on TV last week to share his vision for the future. But whether this will include…
Nine killed during failed rescue attempt in Qalyubiya
February 20, 2013
Nine killed during failed rescue attempt in Qalyubiya
Nine workers were killed and three farmers injured following a botched rescue attempt in Qalyubiya Governorate, just north of Cairo,…
Former NDP members to form new party
February 20, 2013
Former NDP members to form new party
More than 200 former National Democratic Party MPs announced plans Wednesday to form a new political party called the Egyptian…
Bearded police win battle with Interior Ministry
February 20, 2013
Bearded police win battle with Interior Ministry
Police officers asserting their right to grow facial hair received a victory Wednesday, when the Supreme Administrative Court turned down…
As Port Said strikes, protest calls spread to other governorates
February 20, 2013
As Port Said strikes, protest calls spread to other governorates
Calls for civil disobedience campaigns have spread to the canal city of Ismailia and the Delta city of Kafr al-Sheikh,…