Egypt
Health Ministry investigates use of its cars in campaigning for Shafiq
May 14, 2012
Health Ministry investigates use of its cars in campaigning for Shafiq
Health Minister Fouad al-Nawawy ordered Monday an immediate investigation into allegations that the supporters of presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq used…
One man killed, six wounded in clashes with Assiut security
May 14, 2012
One man killed, six wounded in clashes with Assiut security
One person was killed and six others were wounded, including three members of security forces, during a shootout in Assiut.…
Elections commission to take legal action against candidates exceeding spending limit
May 14, 2012
Elections commission to take legal action against candidates exceeding spending limit
The Presidential Elections Commission said on Monday that it would take legal action against candidates exceeding the LE10 million spending…
Salafi figures deny supporting Morsy for president
May 14, 2012
Salafi figures deny supporting Morsy for president
Salafi Dawah figures in Alexandria slammed claims that they had announced their support for Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy.…
Revolutionary Youth Coalition supports Sabbahi for president
May 14, 2012
Revolutionary Youth Coalition supports Sabbahi for president
The Revolutionary Youth Coalition announced Monday that it will endorse Hamdeen Sabbahi for president. The coalition called for uniting efforts…
Ministry calls on presidential candidates not to campaign in mosques
May 14, 2012
Ministry calls on presidential candidates not to campaign in mosques
Minister of Religious Endowments Mohamed al-Qousy has appealed to all presidential candidates not to violate the sanctity of mosques in…
Port Said Stadium violence case adjourned
May 14, 2012
Port Said Stadium violence case adjourned
The Port Said Criminal Court has adjourned the case over the violence in Port Said Stadium, which killed over 70…
Players supporting Morsy provokes anger of Ahly board
May 14, 2012
Players supporting Morsy provokes anger of Ahly board
The board of Ahly, a highly popular football club in Egypt, is meeting on Tuesday to discuss the issue of…
Egyptians in Israel vote despite criticism
May 14, 2012
Egyptians in Israel vote despite criticism
Egyptians living in Israel on Monday continued to cast their votes in the first Egyptian presidential election since the ouster…
Shafiq responds to critics
May 14, 2012
Shafiq responds to critics
A volley of accusations against Wasat Party MP Essam Sultan was the subject of a campaign event for presidential candidate…