Egypt
Brotherhood members accuse Palestinian leader of Sinai attacks
August 16, 2012
Brotherhood members accuse Palestinian leader of Sinai attacks
Senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood have accused Mohamed Dahlan, the former leader of the Palestinian Fatah party, of orchestrating…
US ‘concerned’ about media freedom in Egypt
August 16, 2012
US ‘concerned’ about media freedom in Egypt
The United States said on Thursday it was "very concerned" about freedom of the press in Egypt after authorities moved…
Police seize leaflets in Sinai urging rebellion
August 16, 2012
Police seize leaflets in Sinai urging rebellion
Security officials have found leaflets that were disseminated in Sheikh Zuwayed in Northern Sinai urging citizens to fight against…
Government earmarks LE1 bn for Sinai development
August 16, 2012
Government earmarks LE1 bn for Sinai development
The Cabinet has allocated an LE1 billion budget to the Sinai Development Authority (SDA), said authority head General Shawky…
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…