Egypt
Former MP released following judiciary defamation investigations
January 30, 2013
Former MP released following judiciary defamation investigations
A judge has released a former MP after summoning him as part of an ongoing investigation over the alleged defamation…
Shura Council nullification lawsuit to be reviewed 10 Feb
January 30, 2013
Shura Council nullification lawsuit to be reviewed 10 Feb
The Supreme Constitutional Court board of commissioners will review a lawsuit over the nullification of the Shura Council elections law on 10 February. Sources…
US Embassy closes doors amid violence
January 30, 2013
US Embassy closes doors amid violence
The US Embassy in Cairo closed its consular services for a second consecutive day on Wednesday as violence nearby continued…
Amnesty uses Egyptian queen to protest Morsy Berlin visit
January 30, 2013
Amnesty uses Egyptian queen to protest Morsy Berlin visit
Global human rights organization Amnesty International organized a protest in Berlin on Wednesday to coincide with President Mohamed Morsy's visit…
Police arrest 22 suspects in downtown hotel attack
January 30, 2013
Police arrest 22 suspects in downtown hotel attack
Security forces said they arrested 22 people on Wednesday who were suspected of storming the InterContinental Semiramis hotel in Cairo…
Public Funds Prosecution summons former ministers over Alexandria chalets
January 30, 2013
Public Funds Prosecution summons former ministers over Alexandria chalets
The Public Funds Prosecution summoned former ministers Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Zoheir Garana, Ahmed al-Maghraby and Fouad Sultan Wednesday to hear…
Wednesday’s papers: Black Bloc hysteria, and the curfew gone with the wind
January 30, 2013
Wednesday’s papers: Black Bloc hysteria, and the curfew gone with the wind
The headlines of Egypt's various newspapers on Wednesday highlight the ongoing street and political deadlock, but from two different perspectives. While…
Suez: Born and bred on resistance
January 30, 2013
Suez: Born and bred on resistance
On 25 January 2011, the first martyr of the revolution fell in Suez Governorate, marking a turning point in protesters’…
Update: Watan Party, Brotherhood lauds ElBaradei for dialogue offer
January 30, 2013
Update: Watan Party, Brotherhood lauds ElBaradei for dialogue offer
The Salafi Watan Party commended Dostour Party head Mohamed ElBaradei for his proposal of a dialogue between President Mohamed Morsy,…
Amid unrest at home, Morsy makes brief Germany trip
January 30, 2013
Amid unrest at home, Morsy makes brief Germany trip
President Mohamed Morsy flew to Berlin Wednesday morning, where he is expected to discuss economic relations and regional developments with…