Egypt
Coptic bishop says he welcomes Islamist president
June 8, 2012
Coptic bishop says he welcomes Islamist president
A church leader said Thursday he welcomes an Islamist president provided that he respects the rights of Copts and civil…
Morsy would pick defense minister after consulting SCAF
June 8, 2012
Morsy would pick defense minister after consulting SCAF
Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy said on Thursday evening that he would choose his defense minister after consulting with…
Update: Tahrir protest grows as marchers reach the square
June 8, 2012
Update: Tahrir protest grows as marchers reach the square
Protesters marching from mosques in Giza arrived in Tahrir Square on Friday afternoon carrying a 6-meter long banner bearing photos…
Update: Constituent Assembly deal reached as SCAF tries to protect its interests
June 7, 2012
Update: Constituent Assembly deal reached as SCAF tries to protect its interests
Under pressure from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, political forces announced Thursday that they had come to an…
So-called Mubarak hospital not registered with Doctors Syndicate
June 7, 2012
So-called Mubarak hospital not registered with Doctors Syndicate
The LE6 million “Mubarak Hospital” in Tora Prison is not registered at the Doctors Syndicate, nor did the hospital obtain…
Tayyeb outlines Al-Azhar’s constitutional demands
June 7, 2012
Tayyeb outlines Al-Azhar’s constitutional demands
Egyptian citizens should place the interests of the nation above dispute and conflict, said Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on…
Trial of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz postponed
June 7, 2012
Trial of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz postponed
The Giza Criminal Court has again postponed the trial of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz, who is charged with illegally acquiring…
Ganzouri relaxes visa rules for North Africans, Turks
June 7, 2012
Ganzouri relaxes visa rules for North Africans, Turks
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri has declared Algerian tourists exempt from the visa system in Egypt, diplomatic sources told the Algerian…
Former Cairo security chief released from hospital
June 7, 2012
Former Cairo security chief released from hospital
Former Cairo Security Chief Ismail al-Shaer was released Thursday from the Salam International Hospital in Maadi, according to sources close…
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…