Egypt
Tantawi, Kerry discuss democratization in Egypt
May 2, 2012
Tantawi, Kerry discuss democratization in Egypt
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, met on Wednesday with United States with…
Egyptian ambassador in Riyadh follows-up on Gizawy case
May 2, 2012
Egyptian ambassador in Riyadh follows-up on Gizawy case
Mahmoud Auf, Egypt's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, cut his vacation short and went to Riyadh on Wednesday to follow-up on…
Muslim Brotherhood calls for immediate dismissal of cabinet
May 2, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood calls for immediate dismissal of cabinet
The Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday called on the ruling generals to immediately sack the government of Kamal al-Ganzouri and form another…
Foreign Ministry: Mali okays Egyptian military plane evacuation of Ahly team
May 2, 2012
Foreign Ministry: Mali okays Egyptian military plane evacuation of Ahly team
Amr Roshdy, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, has said that the Egyptian embassy in Bamako, the capital of Mali, obtained permission…
Thousands march to Abbasseya, military withdraws leaving police
May 2, 2012
Thousands march to Abbasseya, military withdraws leaving police
Thousands of protestors are marching in a rally that started from Fatah Mosque in Ramses Square on Thursday evening heading…
Moussa denounces Abbasseya violence as four presidential candidates suspend campaigns
May 2, 2012
Moussa denounces Abbasseya violence as four presidential candidates suspend campaigns
Presidential candidate Amr Moussa issued a statement calling on the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the Cabinet to…
SCAF considers early handover of power if presidential candidate wins outright
May 2, 2012
SCAF considers early handover of power if presidential candidate wins outright
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is considering handing over power to an elected president on 24 May if…
Update: Abbasseya clashes push protesters to square in solidarity
May 2, 2012
Update: Abbasseya clashes push protesters to square in solidarity
Rock throwing and birdshot fire broke out in Abbasseya Square on Wednesday evening, injuring two protesters. At least 11 are…
With pomp and circumstance, Mohamed Selim al-Awa launches presidential campaign
May 2, 2012
With pomp and circumstance, Mohamed Selim al-Awa launches presidential campaign
As laser beams cut through the night sky above giant screens, Mohamed Selim al-Awa, a small, neatly dressed man in…
Navigation resumes in Suez Canal following tanker breakdown
May 2, 2012
Navigation resumes in Suez Canal following tanker breakdown
Navigation in the Suez Canal is back on schedule after stopping for 3 hours on Wednesday after a tanker drifted…