Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: When Morsy told Tantawi
August 15, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: When Morsy told Tantawi
Wednesday’s papers still attempt to unpack the events that culminated in President Mohamed Morsy's decision to oust the two top…
Egyptian president shown awarding medals to ex-generals
August 15, 2012
Egyptian president shown awarding medals to ex-generals
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy was on Tuesday shown awarding medals to Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi and another senior general who…
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
August 15, 2012
US says new Egypt defense minister wants close ties
WASHINGTON — The new defense minister appointed by Egypt's Islamist president has pledged to uphold the strong military ties between…
Relatives suspect torture after prisoner dies in Mansoura
August 15, 2012
Relatives suspect torture after prisoner dies in Mansoura
An inmate has died at the public prison in Mansoura, Daqahlia, while trying to adjust the electric connections for the…
Author claims Al-Akhbar banned his article criticizing Brotherhood
August 14, 2012
Author claims Al-Akhbar banned his article criticizing Brotherhood
A famous Egyptian novelist said Tuesday that state-owned newspaper Al-Akhbar banned an article he penned that was critical of the…
Adl Party asks for release of political prisoners
August 14, 2012
Adl Party asks for release of political prisoners
The Adl Party asked President Mohamed Morsy to release all political prisoners and reveal the reports of the fact-finding committees…
Brotherhood considers mass demo Friday in support of Morsy
August 14, 2012
Brotherhood considers mass demo Friday in support of Morsy
The Muslim Brotherhood is considering participating in a demonstration Friday in support of President Mohamed Morsy. The group’s Guidance Bureau…
Morsy asks Defense Minister to consider army pay raise
August 14, 2012
Morsy asks Defense Minister to consider army pay raise
President Mohamed Morsy asked Defense Minister Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to explore raising the wages of armed forces personnel and officers,…
Olympic pleas: Egypt’s poor performance attributed to defective sporting system
August 14, 2012
Olympic pleas: Egypt’s poor performance attributed to defective sporting system
Karam Gaber, Egypt’s Greco-Roman wrestler, won the silver medal in the 84 kilogram division Monday, raising the country’s tally to…
A lost enemy: Secularists fear Morsy move paves road for grip on power
August 14, 2012
A lost enemy: Secularists fear Morsy move paves road for grip on power
By claiming legislative authorities and canceling a military-issued constitutional charter that gave the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces the…