Egypt

Brotherhood candidate promises civil, democratic state

Brotherhood candidate promises civil, democratic state

Mohamed Morsy, the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate, on Wednesday promised that under his leadership Egypt would be a “modern, civil,…
Shafiq on Iran: Why can’t we be friends?

Shafiq on Iran: Why can’t we be friends?

If elected, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq said he would not object to restoring relations with Iran. "If Iran doesn't seek…
Jama’a al-Islamiya hopes to guide assembly with draft constitution

Jama’a al-Islamiya hopes to guide assembly with draft constitution

Jama’a al-Islamiya on Tuesday said it has prepared a draft constitution that it plans to submit it to the Constituent…
Activist Asmaa Mahfouz wins appeal in assault case

Activist Asmaa Mahfouz wins appeal in assault case

The Ain Shams Appeals Court cleared on Tuesday activist Asmaa Mahfouz of allegations she attacked a civil servant. Mahfouz was…
Disclosing voter lists to candidates is illegal, says election authority

Disclosing voter lists to candidates is illegal, says election authority

A Presidential Elections Commission (PEC) official said giving voter lists to a candidate would be illegal in response to protests…
FJP denies plans to meet Israeli lawmakers

FJP denies plans to meet Israeli lawmakers

An MP from the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party denied on Tuesday a news report that the party intends…
Wednesday’s papers: Constituent Assembly wild success, dramatic failure

Wednesday’s papers: Constituent Assembly wild success, dramatic failure

News about the Constituent Assembly tasked with writing Egypt’s post-Hosni Mubarak constitution makes headlines in all of Wednesday’s papers. Yet,…
Paranoia and heart irregularities plague Mubarak, medical team reports

Paranoia and heart irregularities plague Mubarak, medical team reports

The health of deposed President Hosni Mubarak is unstable and his morale has deteriorated despite his two sons being moved…
Morsy supporters protest before Presidential Elections Commission

Morsy supporters protest before Presidential Elections Commission

Supporters of Mohamed Morsy, the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate, together with supporters of former presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh,…
Islamic Jihad announces support for Shafiq in runoff

Islamic Jihad announces support for Shafiq in runoff

A number of Islamic Jihad leaders announced Tuesday that they will support Ahmed Shafiq, Hosni Mubarak’s last prime minister, in…
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