Egypt
Sharif, sons referred to criminal court over illicit gains
August 29, 2012
Sharif, sons referred to criminal court over illicit gains
The head of Egypt's Illicit Gain Authority Assem al-Gohary has referred former National Democratic Party General Secretary Safwat al-Sharif, along with…
Wednesday’s papers: Morsy in China, migrants and Operation Eagle
August 29, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Morsy in China, migrants and Operation Eagle
Wednesday’s newspapers center their coverage on three new developments. Topping the news is President Mohamed Morsy’s visit to China for…
President still has the power to declare war in the new constitution
August 29, 2012
President still has the power to declare war in the new constitution
The Constituent Assembly’s government system committee agreed Monday evening that the president has the power to declare war with an…
Brotherhood official: Group status legal under current law
August 29, 2012
Brotherhood official: Group status legal under current law
Secretary General of the Muslim Brotherhood Mahmoud Hussein said Tuesday that the group's status was legal, adding that it does…
Minister says new bill to end prison sentences for insulting president
August 29, 2012
Minister says new bill to end prison sentences for insulting president
Egypt's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Mohamed Mahsoub said Tuesday that a bill has been submitted to President Mohamed Morsy that…
Egypt broadens Sinai campaign against militants
August 29, 2012
Egypt broadens Sinai campaign against militants
Egypt's military said on Wednesday it would broaden its offensive against militants in the Sinai Peninsula, a campaign that has…
Egypt drops charges against Australian journalist, says Australia FM
August 28, 2012
Egypt drops charges against Australian journalist, says Australia FM
Egyptian authorities have dropped charges against Australian journalist Austin Mackell, who has been barred from leaving Egypt since February, Australia’s…
Nile University students protest campus relocation
August 28, 2012
Nile University students protest campus relocation
Nile University students staged protests on Tuesday inside the Zewail City of Science and Technology, the former location of the…
Abu Qir clashes reveal tension between large projects and locals
August 28, 2012
Abu Qir clashes reveal tension between large projects and locals
ABU QIR — Raghab Masoud, a 27-year-old employee at Abu Qir power station, was on his way to work when…
April 6 press conference canceled amid row over party transformation
August 28, 2012
April 6 press conference canceled amid row over party transformation
Tarek al-Kholy, former spokesperson for the April 6 Youth Movement-Democratic Front called off a press conference at the El Sawy…