Egypt
Shafiq’s campaign denies remarks quoted in New York Times
May 31, 2012
Shafiq’s campaign denies remarks quoted in New York Times
An official source with the presidential campaign of former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq denied a New York Times report that…
A small human rights victory as Egypt’s state of emergency ends
May 31, 2012
A small human rights victory as Egypt’s state of emergency ends
In place for 31 years, a state of emergency that gives broad and unchecked powers to Egypt’s police force will…
Trial of former housing minister and his business partner postponed
May 31, 2012
Trial of former housing minister and his business partner postponed
The Cairo Criminal Court decided Thursday to postpone the trial of former Housing Minister Ahmed al-Maghrabi and fugitive businessman…
Abouel Fotouh briefs Morsy on his national consensus proposal
May 31, 2012
Abouel Fotouh briefs Morsy on his national consensus proposal
Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh on Thursday issued a statement saying that he met with political figures in the last few…
Muslim Brotherhood ponders new leadership
May 31, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood ponders new leadership
The Muslim Brotherhood Shura Council discussed Thursday potential nominees to succeed Freedom and Justice Party head Mohamed Morsy if he…
Fuel crisis resolved soon, says minister
May 31, 2012
Fuel crisis resolved soon, says minister
Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Fayza Abouelnaga said on Thursday that the fuel crisis would be resolved in a…
Witnesses accuse Salafi preacher and blogger in Shafiq campaign office fire
May 31, 2012
Witnesses accuse Salafi preacher and blogger in Shafiq campaign office fire
Investigations into the fire at former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq’s campaign headquarters revealed the involvement of 22 suspects, according to…
Four police officers acquitted in case of killing protesters
May 31, 2012
Four police officers acquitted in case of killing protesters
The Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday acquitted four police officers who were charged with killing three protesters and attempting to…
Security source: US tourists freed unharmed in Sinai
May 31, 2012
Security source: US tourists freed unharmed in Sinai
Two US tourists were released unharmed in the Sinai Peninsula on Thursday, security sources said, a day after being abducted…
Port Said Stadium violence trial adjourned to 9 June
May 31, 2012
Port Said Stadium violence trial adjourned to 9 June
The Port Said Stadium violence trial has been adjourned to 9 June when the court will hear prosecution witnesses and…