Egypt
Monday’s papers: Ripples and rumors surrounding Shater’s nomination
April 2, 2012
Monday’s papers: Ripples and rumors surrounding Shater’s nomination
The echoes of the decision of the Muslim Brotherhood and its Freedom and Justice Party to field Khairat al-Shater in…
5.82 million narcotic pills seized at Alexandria Port
April 2, 2012
5.82 million narcotic pills seized at Alexandria Port
Public Funds Investigation officers at Alexandria Port have intercepted an attempt to smuggle 5.82 million narcotic pills. Brigader General…
Party condemns imprisonment of 8 activists over church bombing protest
April 2, 2012
Party condemns imprisonment of 8 activists over church bombing protest
The Social Popular Alliance Party condemned the imprisoning of eight activists who were protesting in solidarity with Copts following the…
Coptic Orthodox Church to boycott Islamist-dominated constituent assembly
April 2, 2012
Coptic Orthodox Church to boycott Islamist-dominated constituent assembly
The Coptic Orthodox Church decided to boycott the Islamist-dominated panel charged with drafting Egypt’s future constitution, state-run news agency MENA…
Moussa: Brotherhood supreme guide will rule Egypt through Shater
April 2, 2012
Moussa: Brotherhood supreme guide will rule Egypt through Shater
The Muslim Brotherhood’s decision to nominate its deputy supreme guide, Khairat al-Shater, for president will oblige other candidates — especially…
Ex-State Security officer submits 40,000 signatures for presidential nomination
April 2, 2012
Ex-State Security officer submits 40,000 signatures for presidential nomination
A former State Security officer who heads the Bedaya Party submitted his presidential nomination application Monday with 40,000 signatures. The…
Brotherhood told UK foreign investments will not be harmed, says official
April 2, 2012
Brotherhood told UK foreign investments will not be harmed, says official
Members of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party visited London last week and met with UK government officials and…
‘I will not vote for Shater’ Facebook page fans thousands more than official one
April 2, 2012
‘I will not vote for Shater’ Facebook page fans thousands more than official one
The number fans of a Facebook page against the Muslim Brotherhood’s nomination of its former deputy supreme guide, Khairat al-Shater,…
Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti punished over letter
April 2, 2012
Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti punished over letter
Jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti has been placed in solitary confinement for a week after calling for the Palestinians to…
Saudi investor asks to withdraw capital from nationalized company
April 2, 2012
Saudi investor asks to withdraw capital from nationalized company
A prominent Saudi investor has asked to retrieve funds he invested in an Egyptian retail store chain that was subsequently…