Egypt
FJP, Nour Party prepare to withdraw confidence from cabinet
March 24, 2012
FJP, Nour Party prepare to withdraw confidence from cabinet
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party and the Salafi Nour party plan to issue a joint decision concerning the…
Another police officer accused of killing protesters acquitted
March 24, 2012
Another police officer accused of killing protesters acquitted
Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday cleared a policeman of killing protesters during massive protests against the former President Hosni Mubarak…
12,000 tourists arrive in Hurghada on Saturday
March 24, 2012
12,000 tourists arrive in Hurghada on Saturday
Airplane passenger numbers at Hurghada International Airport on Saturday are highest since the start of the 25 January revolution in…
Police arrest couple who created spouse-swapping Facebook page
March 24, 2012
Police arrest couple who created spouse-swapping Facebook page
An accountant and his wife who allegedly created a Facebook page for spouse swapping were arrested by Giza security authorities on…
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign says it has the required endorsements
March 24, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign says it has the required endorsements
The campaign for the leftist presidential hopeful Hamdeen Sabbahi said on Saturday that it has obtained endorsements from more than…
Gallup: Most Egyptians oppose stronger relations with US but see value in peace with Israel
March 24, 2012
Gallup: Most Egyptians oppose stronger relations with US but see value in peace with Israel
A majority of Egyptians view closer relations with the US as a negative thing for their country, Gallup said on…
Libya says border crossings with Egypt closed ‘over assaults on Libyans’
March 24, 2012
Libya says border crossings with Egypt closed ‘over assaults on Libyans’
The border crossings between Egypt and Libya will remain closed until Libya comes to a new arrangement with the Egyptian…
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
March 24, 2012
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
Egypt's Islamist-dominated Parliament began a session on Saturday to elect the 100-person assembly that will draft the new constitution, amid…
Military source: US aid part of Egypt-Israel peace treaty, reflects US trust in SCAF
March 24, 2012
Military source: US aid part of Egypt-Israel peace treaty, reflects US trust in SCAF
US assistance to Egypt is part of the 1979 peace treaty Egypt signed with Israel, a senior Egyptian military source…
Update: One killed in Port Said after football fans clash with troops
March 24, 2012
Update: One killed in Port Said after football fans clash with troops
One person has been killed and 18 injured in clashes between security forces and angry football fans in Port Said…