Egypt
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
May 11, 2012
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
“I don’t usually watch these types of shows,” Abu Ahmed said, frowning as he flipped through television channels. “But I…
Abu Ismail attacks Moussa, Shafiq, denies support of Morsy
May 11, 2012
Abu Ismail attacks Moussa, Shafiq, denies support of Morsy
Disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail warned Egyptian expatriates of voting for Amr Moussa or Ahmed Shafiq and denied…
Three British nationals arrested in Hurghada for smuggling weapons to be prosecuted in Cairo
May 11, 2012
Three British nationals arrested in Hurghada for smuggling weapons to be prosecuted in Cairo
Three British nationals caught trying to smuggle large numbers of automatic weapons' ammunition, sniper rifles, laser and wireless devices, bulletproof…
Spanish court confirms verdict to extradite Hussein Salem
May 11, 2012
Spanish court confirms verdict to extradite Hussein Salem
The Spanish Supreme Court has approved the extradition of Egyptian businessman Hussein Salem, his son Khaled and daughter Magda to…
Pro-military council protesters gather in Giza, Qubba
May 11, 2012
Pro-military council protesters gather in Giza, Qubba
Dozens of protesters gathered Friday in Nahdet Misr Square in Giza to show solidarity with the ruling military council.
Voting for Shafiq, Moussa is against Sharia, says Brotherhood leader
May 11, 2012
Voting for Shafiq, Moussa is against Sharia, says Brotherhood leader
Voting for Amr Moussa or Ahmed Shafiq in the presidential elections is against Sharia law, Moneir Gomaa, a Muslim Brotherhood leader…
Parliament review: A week of laws
May 11, 2012
Parliament review: A week of laws
Parliament reconvened on Sunday after a week-long suspension of its sessions due to a dispute between the Muslim Brotherhood (which…
Egyptian expats vote in presidential elections
May 11, 2012
Egyptian expats vote in presidential elections
Egyptian expatriates started voting on Friday in the first presidential elections after the overthrow of former President Hosni Mubarak. The voters…
Constitutional path remains in limbo leaving power sharing unresolved
May 11, 2012
Constitutional path remains in limbo leaving power sharing unresolved
In light of the imminent failure of political groups to draft a permanent constitution before a new president is elected,…