Egypt
Egyptian lawyer’s trial to begin in Saudi Arabia Wednesday
July 12, 2012
Egyptian lawyer’s trial to begin in Saudi Arabia Wednesday
An Egyptian consular official in Jeddah said Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy's trial on drug smuggling charges would begin on Wednesday.…
Celebrated liberal writer Salama Ahmed Salama dies
July 12, 2012
Celebrated liberal writer Salama Ahmed Salama dies
Prominent writer Salama Ahmed Salama died of a severe heart attack on Wednesday at the age of 80. The funeral…
In constitution debate, Al-Azhar gets high praise from church leaders
July 12, 2012
In constitution debate, Al-Azhar gets high praise from church leaders
Coptic Orthodox Church representatives serving on the Constituent Assembly have welcomed a proposal that would enshrine Islam as the state…
Israel to deploy rocket interceptor at Egypt border
July 12, 2012
Israel to deploy rocket interceptor at Egypt border
JERUSALEM— Israel said on Wednesday it would deploy a battery of Iron Dome rocket interceptors at a southern frontier town…
In battle over Sharia, Salafis lay groundwork for the future
July 11, 2012
In battle over Sharia, Salafis lay groundwork for the future
After days of heated deliberations in political and religious circles, the architects of Egypt’s next constitution reached an agreement on…
Abu Ismail calls for protest supporting Morsy on Friday
July 11, 2012
Abu Ismail calls for protest supporting Morsy on Friday
Salafi preacher and former presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail called on all Egyptians to gather in Tahrir Square Friday…
Port Said trial court views footage of violence
July 11, 2012
Port Said trial court views footage of violence
The Port Said Criminal Court adjourned Wednesday the trial of 73 suspects charged with killing 74 football fans to 15…
Gunmen storm cement factory in Sinai, workers protest
July 11, 2012
Gunmen storm cement factory in Sinai, workers protest
Seven anonymous gunmen opened fire in a cement factory in Ramady, North Sinai on Wednesday. No injuries or deaths were…
Defendants in murder of Suez student referred to trial
July 11, 2012
Defendants in murder of Suez student referred to trial
Three defendants accused of murdering a student in Suez were referred to a criminal court on Wednesday by Public Prosecutor…
Morsy says he will respect court’s ruling on People’s Assembly
July 11, 2012
Morsy says he will respect court’s ruling on People’s Assembly
The office of President Mohamed Morsy issued a statement on Wednesday declaring that he would respect the Supreme Constitutional Court’s…