Egypt
Shenouda proposes dialogue with Islamists following elections
January 5, 2012
Shenouda proposes dialogue with Islamists following elections
Pope Shenouda III, head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, held a meeting on Thursday with a delegation from the Anglican…
The first phase of Cairo’s third line to be opened Tuesday, says source
January 5, 2012
The first phase of Cairo’s third line to be opened Tuesday, says source
On Tuesday, 10 January, the Ministry of Transportation is slated to open the third line of Cairo's metro system, it…
Brother of torture victim was offered bribes to drop lawsuit
January 5, 2012
Brother of torture victim was offered bribes to drop lawsuit
The brother of a man tortured to death by police has alleged that the Ministry of Interior offered him LE1 million…
Human rights group: SCAF using Mubarak tactics to oppress freedom
January 5, 2012
Human rights group: SCAF using Mubarak tactics to oppress freedom
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) on Wednesday accused the ruling military junta of adopting the tactics of…
April 6 prepares for anniversary of start of 25 January uprising
January 5, 2012
April 6 prepares for anniversary of start of 25 January uprising
The April 6 Youth Movement announced Wednesday it will begin to hold daily marches to build unity in preparation for…
Expat voter turnout high in third round of parliamentary polls
January 5, 2012
Expat voter turnout high in third round of parliamentary polls
More than 49,000 Egyptian expatriates have voted in the third and final round of the People’s Assembly elections, according to…
Prosecution’s case in Mubarak trial to conclude
January 5, 2012
Prosecution’s case in Mubarak trial to conclude
The “historic” prosecution's case in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak is set to conclude Thursday. Mubarak, former Interior…
On anniversary of church bombing, Copts reflect on struggles
January 5, 2012
On anniversary of church bombing, Copts reflect on struggles
ALEXANDRIA ― The Qedeseen Church complex was filled with noisy activity last Friday. A sonorously intoned prayer floated out of…
Presidential hopeful: Egypt needs ruler with military background
January 5, 2012
Presidential hopeful: Egypt needs ruler with military background
"The people need a ruler with a military background," said former deputy chief of General Intelligence Services Hossam Khairallah on…