Egypt
Update: ElBaradei’s new party names itself ‘Constitution’
April 22, 2012
Update: ElBaradei’s new party names itself ‘Constitution’
The founders of a party established by Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei announced Sunday they decided rename it Constitution Party. The…
Morsy says ‘Brotherhood won’t rule’ if he wins presidency
April 22, 2012
Morsy says ‘Brotherhood won’t rule’ if he wins presidency
The Muslim Brotherhood’s chosen presidential candidate said Saturday that the group will not rule if he wins the election, adding…
Court rejects reviewing draft law on exercise of political rights
April 22, 2012
Court rejects reviewing draft law on exercise of political rights
The Supreme Constitutional Court decided Saturday it will not review a request by the ruling military council to review a…
Hamdeen Sabbahi campaign small, but dedicated
April 22, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi campaign small, but dedicated
Under different circumstances, Nesreen Magdy would be finishing her third year at university studying hospitality. While the rest of her…
IMF loan to Egypt being finalized, says official
April 22, 2012
IMF loan to Egypt being finalized, says official
An International Monetary Fund loan to Egypt is in its final stages and will be announced within the coming weeks,…
Sunday’s papers: Presidential campaigning ‘begins’
April 22, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Presidential campaigning ‘begins’
A slow day of political news, but the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi have…
Jama’a al-Islamiya says does not mind relying on 1971 Constitution
April 22, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya says does not mind relying on 1971 Constitution
Jama’a al-Islamiya’s Construction and Development Party would welcome the inclusion of parts of the 1971 Constitution in the new constitution…
South Sinai governor: Israeli travel warnings aim to affect tourism in Egypt
April 21, 2012
South Sinai governor: Israeli travel warnings aim to affect tourism in Egypt
The governor of South Sinai, Major General Khaled Foada, said Saturday that Israel's warning to its citizens not to travel…
Tantawi: Military to hand over power to elected civilian president
April 21, 2012
Tantawi: Military to hand over power to elected civilian president
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces, said Saturday that the armed forces will…