Egypt
Britain to contact Egypt over Mubarak’s frozen assets
May 17, 2012
Britain to contact Egypt over Mubarak’s frozen assets
British Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Rosemary Davis said that London is contacting Egyptian authorities regarding the Mubarak family’s frozen…
Domestic Trade Ministry blames Petroleum Ministry for fuel crisis
May 17, 2012
Domestic Trade Ministry blames Petroleum Ministry for fuel crisis
Social Solidarity and Domestic Trade Minister Gouda Abdel Khaleq held a conference Thursday morning to discuss the fuel crisis. Abdel…
Israel becomes a target in coming presidential vote
May 17, 2012
Israel becomes a target in coming presidential vote
Israel has become a punching bag for politicians vying for votes in Egypt's presidential race, playing on popular antipathy in…
Foreign Ministry impartial toward presidential candidates, minister says
May 17, 2012
Foreign Ministry impartial toward presidential candidates, minister says
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said he and other diplomats of the ministry are impartial toward all presidential candidates. In…
Wife of lawyer detained in Saudi may take case to international court
May 17, 2012
Wife of lawyer detained in Saudi may take case to international court
The wife of Ahmed al-Gizawy, a lawyer and activist imprisoned by Saudi Arabian authorities, said she is considering taking his…
Copts prepare to replace Pope Shenouda III
May 17, 2012
Copts prepare to replace Pope Shenouda III
Bishop Morcos, the church leader of Shubra al-Kheima district and head of the registration committee for the papal election, said…
Court finds 14 policemen not guilty of revolution murder charges
May 17, 2012
Court finds 14 policemen not guilty of revolution murder charges
The Cairo Criminal Court cleared on Thursday 14 suspects accused of killing protesters outside the Shubra and Marg police stations…
Journalists Syndicate disputes Brotherhood attacks on state media
May 17, 2012
Journalists Syndicate disputes Brotherhood attacks on state media
The Journalists Syndicate has rejected accusations from Freedom and Justice Party MPs that state-owned newspapers are corrupt. A statement issued…
Court adjourns Battle of the Camel trial to 9 June
May 17, 2012
Court adjourns Battle of the Camel trial to 9 June
The Cairo Criminal Court adjourned the so-called "Battle of the Camel" case on Thursday until 9 June to give the…
Second Brotherhood leader defies group to endorse Abouel Fotouh
May 17, 2012
Second Brotherhood leader defies group to endorse Abouel Fotouh
A member of the Freedom and Justice Party’s supreme body in Beheira resigned from the party in rejection of its…