Egypt
Foreign media hail election as ‘historic’ and play up fears
May 29, 2012
Foreign media hail election as ‘historic’ and play up fears
Foreign press coverage of the first round of Egypt's presidential election has been relatively sparse so far, with many reports…
Interior Ministry denies recruits voted for Shafiq
May 29, 2012
Interior Ministry denies recruits voted for Shafiq
Parliament’s Defense, National Security and Mobilization Committee has asked the Presidential Elections Commission to provide the candidates with a copy of voter…
Bastawisi returns to bench in Kuwait after losing presidential race
May 29, 2012
Bastawisi returns to bench in Kuwait after losing presidential race
Hesham al-Bastawisi will return to Kuwait to work as a judge after not proceeding to the second round of the…
At this stage, Shafiq disqualification nearly impossible
May 29, 2012
At this stage, Shafiq disqualification nearly impossible
On Monday the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC) dashed the hopes of supporters of the revolution who wanted to see Ahmed…
Witnesses implicate prominent activist in Shafiq headquarters fire
May 29, 2012
Witnesses implicate prominent activist in Shafiq headquarters fire
Eyewitnesses on Tuesday told prosecution services in Dokki, Cairo, that activist and blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah had been present…
Imprisoned ex-security chief in poor health
May 29, 2012
Imprisoned ex-security chief in poor health
Former Cairo Security Chief Ismail al-Shaer suffered from a rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure while being kept in Tora…
Fatah, Hamas in second Cairo reconciliation talks
May 29, 2012
Fatah, Hamas in second Cairo reconciliation talks
Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas met in Cairo on Tuesday to discuss how to implement the reconciliation agreement signed last…
Free Egyptians Party warns against ‘new fascist rule’
May 29, 2012
Free Egyptians Party warns against ‘new fascist rule’
The Free Egyptians Party on Tuesday said the results of the first round of the presidential poll does not achieve…
Tuesday’s papers: Shafiq and Morsy chase support, newspapers show affiliation
May 29, 2012
Tuesday’s papers: Shafiq and Morsy chase support, newspapers show affiliation
On 29 May, Egypt’s papers focus on their coverage on three election-related developments: the Presidential Elections Commission’s announcement of the…
FM says he aimed at restoring relations with all Arabs
May 29, 2012
FM says he aimed at restoring relations with all Arabs
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said having normal relational with all Arab countries was among his priorities when he came…