Egypt
Shafiq says might appoint Christian woman as deputy
May 15, 2012
Shafiq says might appoint Christian woman as deputy
Presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq hinted Monday that he might appoint a Christian woman as his deputy if he is elected…
Tuesday’s papers: Loan controversy hits the World Bank
May 15, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Loan controversy hits the World Bank
State-owned newspaper Al-Ahram reports on its front page Tuesday that fuel subsidies will be reduced by LE25 billion to LE70…
Foreign Ministry denies vote rigging in presidential election abroad
May 15, 2012
Foreign Ministry denies vote rigging in presidential election abroad
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denied reports claiming that various incidents of fraud and vote rigging have occurred as Egyptians…
Nour Party to hold daily rallies supporting Abouel Fotouh
May 15, 2012
Nour Party to hold daily rallies supporting Abouel Fotouh
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party plans to hold daily rallies starting Tuesday in different Egyptian governorates to support Abdel Moneim Abouel…
State TV admits to incitement during October Maspero violence
May 15, 2012
State TV admits to incitement during October Maspero violence
The information minister has warned two Egyptian Radio and Television Union news officials after administrative investigations found their coverage of…
US ‘delighted’ Egypt to allow international election monitors, but won’t send own
May 15, 2012
US ‘delighted’ Egypt to allow international election monitors, but won’t send own
The US on Monday said it is “delighted” that Egypt will allow international monitors and local non-government observers to oversee…
Shura Council asks SCAF resolve Ceramica Cleopatra problem
May 14, 2012
Shura Council asks SCAF resolve Ceramica Cleopatra problem
The Shura Council has called on the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the Cabinet to immediately resolve…
Profile: Nour spokesman Nader Bakkar struggles to fight niche appeal of party
May 14, 2012
Profile: Nour spokesman Nader Bakkar struggles to fight niche appeal of party
On Friday morning, Nader Bakkar, wearing a white robe, ascends to a mosque pulpit and delivers a sermon to…
Doctors Without Rights: Hospitals are ‘places for death’ under new budget
May 14, 2012
Doctors Without Rights: Hospitals are ‘places for death’ under new budget
Doctors Without Rights said in a statement Monday that it rejects the 4.8 percent share of health in the state's…
Brotherhood leader supports Abouel Fotouh, calls for dropping Morsy
May 14, 2012
Brotherhood leader supports Abouel Fotouh, calls for dropping Morsy
Mostafa Kamshish, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Shura Council in Giza, has joined the campaign supporting Abdel Moneim Abouel…