Egypt
Revolutionary groups plan ‘Battle of the Camel’ commemoration
February 1, 2012
Revolutionary groups plan ‘Battle of the Camel’ commemoration
A number of political and youth movements have called on Egyptian citizens to take part in a Thursday vigil to…
FJP says that it leads Shura Council elections in most governorates
February 1, 2012
FJP says that it leads Shura Council elections in most governorates
The Freedom and Justice Party leads in Shura Council elections, the FJP said Wednesday, based on information it says it…
Health Ministry: Hospitals have released those injured in Parliament standoff
February 1, 2012
Health Ministry: Hospitals have released those injured in Parliament standoff
Egypt's hospitals have released those injured during Tuesday’s Parliament standoff, the Health Ministry has said. The ministry recorded 131 injuries.
SCAF to respond to Advisory Council suggestions on Thursday
February 1, 2012
SCAF to respond to Advisory Council suggestions on Thursday
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is expected to respond on Thursday to proposals it received Tuesday morning from…
Financial institution robbed in Nasr City
February 1, 2012
Financial institution robbed in Nasr City
Two people on Wednesday robbed a financial instution and stole LE800,000. Major General Osama al-Sagheer, head of the Cairo investigations…
FJP apologizes for publishing ‘mistaken photos’ about Parliament standoff
February 1, 2012
FJP apologizes for publishing ‘mistaken photos’ about Parliament standoff
The Freedom and Justice Party's Facebook page in Kafr al-Sheikh Governorate has apologized for publishing photos which purported to show…
Wednesday’s papers: PM makes it to the office for first time amid ongoing protests
February 1, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: PM makes it to the office for first time amid ongoing protests
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri's address to the People's Assembly, Islamists' domination of the assembly's special committees and their recent Shura…
With NGO workers’ travel ban, US-Egypt relations tense
February 1, 2012
With NGO workers’ travel ban, US-Egypt relations tense
A travel ban enforced on American employees of two US NGOs has proved to be a litmus test for the…
Father allegedly tortures sons to death
February 1, 2012
Father allegedly tortures sons to death
Shubra al-Kheima's prosecution ordered man imprisonment of a man who allegedly tortured his sons to death. Fatma Ahmed Bayoumy filed…
Death toll rises to 12 in Damietta building collapse
February 1, 2012
Death toll rises to 12 in Damietta building collapse
Despite heavy rain, thousands of residents continued searching on Wednesday for sixteen hours in hopes of finding survivors under the…