Egypt
Activist released from hospital after assault
January 2, 2013
Activist released from hospital after assault
A former April 6 Youth Movement activist who was beaten in Tahrir by unidentified assailants on Tuesday has been released…
Election laws top Islamist legislative agenda
January 2, 2013
Election laws top Islamist legislative agenda
Islamist lawmakers in the Shura Council are set to propose a series of legislation that would regulate the upcoming elections…
Egypt’s foreign policy won’t change, but leadership being put to test
January 2, 2013
Egypt’s foreign policy won’t change, but leadership being put to test
Many would expect that, as an organization ascending to power from political isolation, the Muslim Brotherhood would engage in a…
Controversial Salafi leader announces ‘homeland’ electoral alliance
January 1, 2013
Controversial Salafi leader announces ‘homeland’ electoral alliance
A coalition of Islamist parties dubbed "The Homeland's Free Alliance" has been formed to contest upcoming parliamentary elections and will…
Copts and Muslims commemorate Two Saints Church bombing
January 1, 2013
Copts and Muslims commemorate Two Saints Church bombing
The Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the Saint Mark Episcopate Tawadros II held New Year's mass at the Two…
Govt distances itself from comments on return of Egyptian Jews
January 1, 2013
Govt distances itself from comments on return of Egyptian Jews
President Mohamed Morsy's administration is not responsible for recent comments by a Muslim Brotherhood leader encouraging the return of Egyptian…
Law in the works for National Media Council to oversee state, private channels
January 1, 2013
Law in the works for National Media Council to oversee state, private channels
Ismail al-Sheshtawy, head of the Radio and Television Union, said a draft law is being prepared for the formation of…
Former VP: NSF will participate in next round of national dialogue
January 1, 2013
Former VP: NSF will participate in next round of national dialogue
Former Vice President Mahmoud Mekky said Tuesday that eight representative of the National Salvation Front (NSF) will participate in the…
Protesters at UAE embassy demand release of Egyptian detainees
January 1, 2013
Protesters at UAE embassy demand release of Egyptian detainees
Dozens of Egyptians staged a protest in front of the United Arab Emiratis’ (UAE) embassy in Giza on Tuesday demanding…
National dialogue produces no substantial amendments to elections law
January 1, 2013
National dialogue produces no substantial amendments to elections law
Political forces participating in the national dialogue held under the auspices of the presidency ended discussions of the parliamentary elections…