Egypt
Israel blames Iran for embassy attacks
February 13, 2012
Israel blames Iran for embassy attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday blamed Iran for attacks on Israeli embassy staff in Georgia and India that…
Israel fueled the revolution, says former official’s defense lawyer
February 13, 2012
Israel fueled the revolution, says former official’s defense lawyer
During Monday’s session of former President Mubarak’s ongoing trial, Mohamed al-Gendy, one of former Cairo Security Director Ismail al-Shaer’s defense…
Senior prosecutor says that he won’t supervise Shura Council elections
February 13, 2012
Senior prosecutor says that he won’t supervise Shura Council elections
A senior member of the judiciary has cast doubts over Shura Council elections, saying that it’s not logical to hold…
Presidential hopeful skeptical that Egypt’s military leaders’ will leave power
February 13, 2012
Presidential hopeful skeptical that Egypt’s military leaders’ will leave power
Potential presidential candidate Hazem Abu Ismail has said he doubts that Egypt's military leaders intend to hand over power to…
Interior Ministry says burglars of nuclear site arrested
February 13, 2012
Interior Ministry says burglars of nuclear site arrested
Egypt's Interior Ministry announced on Monday it had arrested two people for alleged involvement in stealing equipment from Dabaa, the…
Four sentenced to life in Amr Hamzawy robbery case
February 13, 2012
Four sentenced to life in Amr Hamzawy robbery case
The Giza Criminal Court on Monday sentenced four to life imprisonment for attacking and robbing MP Amr Hamzawy and actress…
Report: SCAF members object to Tantawi summons
February 13, 2012
Report: SCAF members object to Tantawi summons
Officials from Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces have objected to demands that the council’s head, Field Marshal…
Syrians in Egypt call on Parliament to expel ambassador
February 13, 2012
Syrians in Egypt call on Parliament to expel ambassador
The Syrian community in Egypt on Sunday submitted a request to the People’s Assembly signed by 300,000 Syrians demanding…