Egypt
Nine people sentenced to prison in Assiut for blocking railways
August 16, 2012
Nine people sentenced to prison in Assiut for blocking railways
Nine people were sentenced to three years in prison today by the Assiut Criminal Court for blocking and burning…
Parties distance themselves from 24 August protests
August 16, 2012
Parties distance themselves from 24 August protests
The Wafd Party will not take part in the 24 August demonstrations against the Muslim Brotherhood, said party head…
New defense minister praises Tantawi
August 16, 2012
New defense minister praises Tantawi
In his first meeting with leaders of the Armed Forces on Thursday, newly appointed Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi…
Al-Azhar sheikh denies reports he advocated killing protesters
August 16, 2012
Al-Azhar sheikh denies reports he advocated killing protesters
Hashem Islam, member of the Al-Azhar Fatwa Committee, on Thursday denied reports published Wednesday that claimed he called to fight…
Okasha’s trial set for 1 September
August 16, 2012
Okasha’s trial set for 1 September
Tawfiq Okasha’s trial will start on 1 September, the Cairo Court of Appeals announced today. Okasha, the owner of…
Morsy promises not to abuse legislative powers
August 16, 2012
Morsy promises not to abuse legislative powers
President Mohamed Morsy told the Supreme Judicial Council today that he would limit exercising his newly gained legislative powers…
Morsy to attend summit in Tehran, says source
August 16, 2012
Morsy to attend summit in Tehran, says source
President Mohamed Morsy does plan on taking part in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference slated for 30 August in…
Inconsistent regulation frustrates North Coast fishermen
August 16, 2012
Inconsistent regulation frustrates North Coast fishermen
ALEXANDRIA — The microbus drops one off at the bustling Abu Qir fish market, where merchants display the fruits of…
Israeli media frets little over Morsy power grab
August 16, 2012
Israeli media frets little over Morsy power grab
Following President Mohamed Morsy’s firing of Hussein Tantawi, head of the formerly ruling military council, and other leading generals on…
Eight military prisoners pardoned in Suez
August 16, 2012
Eight military prisoners pardoned in Suez
Eight individuals who were arrested in front of the Suez Police Department while protesting against the Abbasseya clashes were…