Egypt
Workers at Azur Hotels in Hurghada begin strike
April 13, 2012
Workers at Azur Hotels in Hurghada begin strike
Hundreds hotel workers employed by the Azur Company, which is owned by detained former Tourism Minister Zoheir Garana, staged a…
Security measures to be tightened on Easter, says interior minister
April 13, 2012
Security measures to be tightened on Easter, says interior minister
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said a strict security plan has been developed to protect churches, touristic sites, and public places…
The people will ban former regime officials, says Tahrir preacher
April 13, 2012
The people will ban former regime officials, says Tahrir preacher
Muslim preacher Safwat Hegazy stressed in a speech directed to protesters in Tahrir Square following Friday prayers that the Egyptian…
Abu Ismail: Interior Ministry gave me papers stating my mother was not dual citizen
April 13, 2012
Abu Ismail: Interior Ministry gave me papers stating my mother was not dual citizen
Presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail said late on Thursday that he got an official document from the Interior Ministry…
Court to hear case against Shater’s presidential run on 24 April
April 13, 2012
Court to hear case against Shater’s presidential run on 24 April
The Administrative Court at the State Council will consider on 24 April the lawsuit filed by presidential hopeful and MP…
Awa: Suleiman is candidate of Mubarak regime officials
April 13, 2012
Awa: Suleiman is candidate of Mubarak regime officials
Presidential hopeful Mohamed Selim al-Awa said Thursday that former Vice President Omar Suleiman is the fugitive and detained former officials'…
Update: Square begins to empty following day of Islamist protest
April 13, 2012
Update: Square begins to empty following day of Islamist protest
Thousands of protesters began to withdraw from Tahrir square Friday evening, after leaders announced the end of the day of…
Thursday’s papers: Abu Ismail’s victory and a man on a crucifix
April 13, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Abu Ismail’s victory and a man on a crucifix
News that Salafi presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail won the court case he raised against the Ministry of Interior…
Sharm el-Sheikh emergency responders put resort fire under control
April 12, 2012
Sharm el-Sheikh emergency responders put resort fire under control
Emergency responders have controlled a massive fire that erupted in a resort near Sharm el-Sheikh Airport. The smoke caused visibility…
Islamists split over Brotherhood call for protest
April 12, 2012
Islamists split over Brotherhood call for protest
Islamists are divided over whether to participate in a demonstration called for by the Muslim Brotherhood to protest Mubarak regime…