Egypt
Nour Party says it will participate in Friday protest
June 7, 2012
Nour Party says it will participate in Friday protest
Nour Party spokesperson Nader Bakkar said Thursday that party members intend to take part in protests planned for Friday under…
After hunger strike, Abbasseya detainees now refuse water
June 7, 2012
After hunger strike, Abbasseya detainees now refuse water
After two weeks of hunger strikes, 10 detainees from the last month’s Abbasseya clashes have begun refusing water. This comes after…
Tantawi orders 20,000 tons of diesel oil transferred to Gaza
June 7, 2012
Tantawi orders 20,000 tons of diesel oil transferred to Gaza
The head of the ruling military council has ordered the transfer of 20,000 tons of diesel oil to the Gaza…
Update: Judge rejects criticism of judiciary, lashes out at Parliament
June 7, 2012
Update: Judge rejects criticism of judiciary, lashes out at Parliament
Judge Ahmed al-Zend, head of the Egyptian Judges Club, condemned negative reactions against the verdict issued last Saturday against former…
Security officer convicted of laundering profits from singer’s murder
June 7, 2012
Security officer convicted of laundering profits from singer’s murder
Cairo Criminal Court sentenced Mohsen al-Sokkary, a former officer of the disbanded State Security Investigation Services, to three years in…
Shafiq distorted conversation to make Islamists look like killers, says Brotherhood leader
June 7, 2012
Shafiq distorted conversation to make Islamists look like killers, says Brotherhood leader
Presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq distorted a conversation that took place during the 25 January uprising to make it look as…
Nine suspects, including judges, accused in High Court attack
June 7, 2012
Nine suspects, including judges, accused in High Court attack
Prosecutors have detained nine suspects for allegedly attacking the High Court Wednesday. Judicial sources said Thursday that three dismissed judges…
Parliament considers fighting corruption with new authority
June 7, 2012
Parliament considers fighting corruption with new authority
The People’s Assembly Proposals and Complaints Committee will consider a draft law to establish a government authority to fight corruption.…
Judicial body recommendation, if implemented, would dissolve Parliament
June 7, 2012
Judicial body recommendation, if implemented, would dissolve Parliament
A judicial body recommended on Wednesday that the law regulating parliamentary elections be overturned, raising the possibility that the legislature…