Egypt
The end game for Port Said: Football case reveals new breadth of politics
January 28, 2013
The end game for Port Said: Football case reveals new breadth of politics
PORT SAID — While wall graffiti in Cairo is fixated on the dead, those of Port Said are fixated on…
Muslim Brotherhood asked for law giving arrest powers to military, says source
January 28, 2013
Muslim Brotherhood asked for law giving arrest powers to military, says source
The Muslim Brotherhood is behind the Shura Council-approved law granting the Armed Forces judiciary powers to arrest and try civilians,…
Morsy starts national dialogue at presidential palace
January 28, 2013
Morsy starts national dialogue at presidential palace
President Mohamed Morsy began a national dialogue with various political forces early on Monday evening.
Foreign Ministry asks Dubai to allow detainees to receive visits
January 28, 2013
Foreign Ministry asks Dubai to allow detainees to receive visits
The Foreign Ministry is negotiating with security authorities in Dubai to allow Egyptian detainees currently held in the United Arab…
White House condemns violence in Egypt
January 28, 2013
White House condemns violence in Egypt
The United States condemned on Monday the deadly violence that has swept Egypt in recent days and called on leaders…
Update: Armed men attempt to storm Port Said prison
January 28, 2013
Update: Armed men attempt to storm Port Said prison
Clashes renewed between protesters and police forces across several governorates throughout the day on Monday. Six armed men on motorbikes…
Strong Egypt Party to participate in Morsy’s dialogue
January 28, 2013
Strong Egypt Party to participate in Morsy’s dialogue
Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, the head of the Strong Egypt Party, announced that he would participate in President Mohamed…
Update: 27 arrested in Garden City, accused of rioting
January 28, 2013
Update: 27 arrested in Garden City, accused of rioting
In the midst of ongoing violence in downtown Cairo and surrounding areas, security forces arrested 27 protesters near the US…
Hearing for former agriculture minister’s appeal postponed
January 28, 2013
Hearing for former agriculture minister’s appeal postponed
Former Agriculture Minister Youssef Wali's appeal against the freezing of his assets would be heard by the Cairo Criminal Court…
Update: Brotherhood, Cabinet chastise NSF for declining dialogue
January 28, 2013
Update: Brotherhood, Cabinet chastise NSF for declining dialogue
Political forces who refused to take part in President Mohamed Morsy's national dialogue today do not realize the challenges facing…