Egypt
Detainees in Syrian Embassy clashes released
September 8, 2012
Detainees in Syrian Embassy clashes released
The prosecution decided Saturday to release 12 people who were detained as part of an investigation into clashes that…
Minister: Demonstration areas will be designated in Tahrir
September 8, 2012
Minister: Demonstration areas will be designated in Tahrir
A plan to develop Tahrir Square will be submitted to Prime Minister Hesham Qandil next month, said Local Development…
At the Board of Grievances, modern bureaucracy and Ottoman legacy coincide
September 8, 2012
At the Board of Grievances, modern bureaucracy and Ottoman legacy coincide
At the corner of Abdeen Palace, a dozen or so people have gathered in the sun outside two windows, where…
Trial of Mubarak’s sons adjourned to 7 October
September 8, 2012
Trial of Mubarak’s sons adjourned to 7 October
The South Cairo Criminal Court decided in its Saturday session to adjourn the trial of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak…
From remnants to dissidents
September 8, 2012
From remnants to dissidents
On 24 August, the day that saw protesters stage rallies against the Muslim Brotherhood, a video clip posted on…
Protesters acquitted on charges of attacking presidential convoy
September 8, 2012
Protesters acquitted on charges of attacking presidential convoy
The Heliopolis Court of Misdemeanor acquitted four Saturday on charges of attacking President Mohamed Morsy’s convoy, state-run Akhbar al-Youm…
Armed Forces: Sinai operations do not violate peace treaty with Israel
September 8, 2012
Armed Forces: Sinai operations do not violate peace treaty with Israel
The military operation being carried out by the Armed Forces in Sinai is not a violation of the peace…
Unknown assailants open fire on Sinai police department
September 8, 2012
Unknown assailants open fire on Sinai police department
Anonymous gunmen attacked the Sheikh Zuwayed police department in North Sinai Saturday. No injuries were reported. State-run Middle East News…
Preacher calls for Islamic declaration of faith on Egyptian flag
September 8, 2012
Preacher calls for Islamic declaration of faith on Egyptian flag
Islamic preacher Sheikh Ahmed Amer has launched a campaign demanding the image of the eagle in the Egyptian flag…
Centrist politicians hope to evade Islamist-secular divide
September 7, 2012
Centrist politicians hope to evade Islamist-secular divide
Although no date has been set yet for the upcoming parliamentary elections, different political parties have already begun talks in…