Egypt
Thursday’s papers: ‘The beard of strife’ and predictions of Mubarak’s fate
February 23, 2012
Thursday’s papers: ‘The beard of strife’ and predictions of Mubarak’s fate
Former President Hosni Mubarak's trial dominates headlines in the local press, with highlights of Wednesday's hearing leading the front pages…
Liberal party demands Brotherhood reveal preferred presidential candidate
February 23, 2012
Liberal party demands Brotherhood reveal preferred presidential candidate
The Free Egyptians Party has demanded the Muslim Brotherhood and its Freedom and Justice Party reveal who they plan to…
Ministry to give out millions of petroleum vouchers in May
February 23, 2012
Ministry to give out millions of petroleum vouchers in May
The government will begin distributing cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through a system of state-issued coupons beginning in May,…
Egypt pursues fugitive finance minister
February 23, 2012
Egypt pursues fugitive finance minister
The Egyptian foreign minister requested that his British counterpart extradite former Egyptian Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali, who fled to London…
Jama’a al-Islamiya denies Adly persuaded it to abandon violence
February 23, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya denies Adly persuaded it to abandon violence
A leader of Jama’a al-Islamiya refuted former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly’s testimony during his own trial that his anti-terrorism efforts…
Moussa condemns safety measures after Suez plant fire
February 23, 2012
Moussa condemns safety measures after Suez plant fire
The blaze at the Suez Company for Petroleum Manufacturing is an example of the government's lack of concern for the…
Israeli ambassador fears assassination attempt, wants stronger security
February 23, 2012
Israeli ambassador fears assassination attempt, wants stronger security
The Israeli ambassador to Cairo has demanded Egyptian authorities improve his personal security to prevent a potential attack similar to…
Hamas and Fatah hold talks in Cairo on a national unity government
February 22, 2012
Hamas and Fatah hold talks in Cairo on a national unity government
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas met on Wednesday in Cairo with Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal for talks on the formation of…
Jama’a al-Islamiya to sue Interior Ministry over torture of members
February 22, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya to sue Interior Ministry over torture of members
“We shall sue the Interior Ministry for our members who have been tortured by the State Security Bureau in the…
Morsy: FJP rejects ‘consensus’ president
February 22, 2012
Morsy: FJP rejects ‘consensus’ president
Mohamed Morsy, president of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, has said the party objects to the idea of…