Egypt
Workers plan to celebrate Labor Day with marches in Cairo, governorates
April 27, 2012
Workers plan to celebrate Labor Day with marches in Cairo, governorates
A number of labor unions plan to celebrate Labor Day on Tuesday the first of May through marches and demonstrations…
Suleiman’s campaign says it will not back another candidate
April 27, 2012
Suleiman’s campaign says it will not back another candidate
The official presidential campaign of former intelligence chief Omar Suleiman said Friday it does not and will not support any…
US State Dept says Egypt made no decision on licenses of 8 NGOs
April 27, 2012
US State Dept says Egypt made no decision on licenses of 8 NGOs
The US State Department denied on Thursday reports that the Egyptian government refused permission to eight American nonprofit groups to…
Meetings ongoing to choose revolutionary consensus candidate
April 27, 2012
Meetings ongoing to choose revolutionary consensus candidate
Representatives from the presidential campaigns of Hamdeen Sabbahi, Abul Ezz al-Hariry, and Hesham al-Bastawisi held a meeting Thursday evening at…
Mubarak’s PM says can lead Egypt, draws protests
April 27, 2012
Mubarak’s PM says can lead Egypt, draws protests
Ahmed Shafiq says he has the military and political experience needed to lead Egypt into a new democratic era, yet…
Dozens flock to Tahrir to participate in Friday protest
April 27, 2012
Dozens flock to Tahrir to participate in Friday protest
Dozens of protesters flocked to Tahrir Square on Friday morning to participate in a demonstration the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi…
Parliament review: Continuing uncertainty, persisting religiosity
April 26, 2012
Parliament review: Continuing uncertainty, persisting religiosity
Parliament convened this week in the midst of the uncertainty looming over the Constituent Assembly that will draft Egypt's post-Hosni…
Nour Party to endorse presidential candidate within days
April 26, 2012
Nour Party to endorse presidential candidate within days
The Salafi Nour Party said on Thursday it will make its final decision on which candidate it will back in…
MP says FJP, Nour Party to occupy 22 seats on Constituent Assembly
April 26, 2012
MP says FJP, Nour Party to occupy 22 seats on Constituent Assembly
Political parties have agreed in principle to grant the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party and the Salafi Nour Party…
Morsy: Supreme Guide will not interfere with presidency if I am elected
April 26, 2012
Morsy: Supreme Guide will not interfere with presidency if I am elected
The Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy met with Sinai tribal leaders and investors in Sharm el-Sheikh before returning to…