Egypt
FJP official: All society’s sectors represented in constituent assembly
April 2, 2012
FJP official: All society’s sectors represented in constituent assembly
All sectors and minorities in Egyptian society are represented in the constituent assembly which will write the new constitution, said…
Steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz’s case adjourned until May
April 2, 2012
Steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz’s case adjourned until May
The Giza Criminal Court on Monday adjourned the case of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz and six others, including former Industry…
Jama’a al-Islamiya Shura Council member: Elections may lead to divisions in Islamist factions
April 2, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya Shura Council member: Elections may lead to divisions in Islamist factions
Divisions may erupt among the Islamist factions in Egypt, and a split vote among supporters of Islamist presidential hopefuls running…
Ahly fans to boycott African League match, resume protests
April 2, 2012
Ahly fans to boycott African League match, resume protests
Supporters of Egypt's leading football club Ahly have declared they would not attend their team's African Champions League game against…
Tantawi presidential campaigners voice fear of Islamist political hegemony
April 2, 2012
Tantawi presidential campaigners voice fear of Islamist political hegemony
A popular campaign supporting military ruler Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi for president has lauded requests by some political groups asking…
Authorities allow Bahraini activist to enter Egypt
April 2, 2012
Authorities allow Bahraini activist to enter Egypt
Cairo International Airport security allowed Bahraini activist Maryam Alkhawaja to enter Egypt after keeping her at the transit hall to…
France: Egyptians must elect revolution-minded president
April 2, 2012
France: Egyptians must elect revolution-minded president
Egyptians must elect the person most capable of achieving the values of the 25 January revolution in the upcoming presidential…
Health Ministry: 12,000 treated for free
April 2, 2012
Health Ministry: 12,000 treated for free
The Health Ministry provided 12,000 patients being treated in ministry and university hospitals with free health care, said Assistant Health…
Liberal party accuses Brotherhood of using NDP policies to dominate politics
April 2, 2012
Liberal party accuses Brotherhood of using NDP policies to dominate politics
The chairman of the liberal Free Egyptians Party has accused the Muslim Brotherhood of trying to use the same policies…
Shafiq says confident of winning presidential bid
April 2, 2012
Shafiq says confident of winning presidential bid
Presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq said Monday his decision to run for presidency is final and that discussions in the media…