Egypt
Israel to build migrant detention camp
February 8, 2012
Israel to build migrant detention camp
Israeli planning authorities on Tuesday approved construction of a detention center for illegal immigrants, at a projected cost of 250…
US senators: Egypt risks ‘disastrous’ rupture in ties
February 8, 2012
US senators: Egypt risks ‘disastrous’ rupture in ties
A trio of leading US senators Tuesday warned Egypt that the risk of a “disastrous” rupture in ties had “rarely…
Egyptians must work to end military rule, says ElBaradei
February 8, 2012
Egyptians must work to end military rule, says ElBaradei
Egyptians must overcome economic and political differences to unite and put the country on the path to democracy and away…
Butane crisis escalates, govt seeks help of popular committees
February 7, 2012
Butane crisis escalates, govt seeks help of popular committees
The directorates affiliated with the Ministry of Supply and Social Affairs have sought the help of popular committees and the…
Salafi-oriented Nour Party apologizes for controversial statements
February 7, 2012
Salafi-oriented Nour Party apologizes for controversial statements
The Salafi Nour party apologized Tuesday for statements made by one of its MPs in Parliament in which he accused…
Egypt’s ruling generals play risky game with US
February 7, 2012
Egypt’s ruling generals play risky game with US
Egypt's ruling generals are playing a risky game of brinksmanship by cracking down on American nonprofit groups that promote democracy,…
FIFA donates US$250,000 to victims of Egypt disaster
February 7, 2012
FIFA donates US$250,000 to victims of Egypt disaster
FIFA is to donate US$250,000 to the families of the victims of last week's Egyptian stadium disaster in which 74…
Egypt minister: No crisis with US over civil society organizations
February 7, 2012
Egypt minister: No crisis with US over civil society organizations
There is no crisis between Egypt and the United States over the issues of human rights and civil society organizations,…
Brotherhood rejects calls for civil disobedience on 11 February
February 7, 2012
Brotherhood rejects calls for civil disobedience on 11 February
The Muslim Brotherhood will boycott plans for civil disobedience on 11 February, the group said on Tuesday. It urged all…
MP causes uproar in Parliament by calling to prayer during session
February 7, 2012
MP causes uproar in Parliament by calling to prayer during session
A verbal clash erupted between People’s Assembly speaker Saad al-Katatny and Salafi MP Mamdouh Ismail after the latter stood up…