Egypt
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…
Ahly accuses football association of partiality in Port Said case
August 28, 2012
Ahly accuses football association of partiality in Port Said case
The Ahly Football Club has filed a complaint with the sports minister and the public prosecutor against the Egyptian Football…
Awareness campaign to familiarize people with coming constitution
August 28, 2012
Awareness campaign to familiarize people with coming constitution
Information Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud said Tuesday he would soon launch an awareness campaign titled “Know Your Constitution” to familiarize…
Salafi leader attacked for not declaring IMF loan usury
August 28, 2012
Salafi leader attacked for not declaring IMF loan usury
Salafi groups attacked Salafi Dawah vice president Yasser Borhamy Tuesday for his public comments that a loan Egypt is set…
Brotherhood’s Misr25 channel to begin preaching group’s ideology
August 28, 2012
Brotherhood’s Misr25 channel to begin preaching group’s ideology
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has decided to orient its satellite channel, Misr25, toward preaching the group’s ideology…