Egypt
Religious parties trade barbs over campaign tactics
October 21, 2011
Religious parties trade barbs over campaign tactics
The fight over electoral campaign tactics for the upcoming parliamentary elections has escalated between Islamist political parties. While the Muslim…
Freedom and Justice Party approved to issue daily newspaper
October 21, 2011
Freedom and Justice Party approved to issue daily newspaper
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party has obtained a license to issue a daily newspaper bearing the party's name.…
Famous TV host suspends show in response to censorship
October 21, 2011
Famous TV host suspends show in response to censorship
Renowned TV host Yousry Fouda announced on his Facebook page Friday the suspension of his popular nightly show in protest…
Proposal surfaces for consensus candidates to run unopposed for parliament
October 21, 2011
Proposal surfaces for consensus candidates to run unopposed for parliament
A proposal has been put forward for an agreement between all political parties and blocs to allow certain agreed-upon candidates…
Group of five Arab activists named finalist for Sakharov Prize
October 21, 2011
Group of five Arab activists named finalist for Sakharov Prize
BRUSSELS - The European Parliament in Brussels announced this year's finalists for the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, which…
Pope Shenouda rejects international investigation into Maspero violence
October 21, 2011
Pope Shenouda rejects international investigation into Maspero violence
Pope Shenouda III, the head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, rejected demands by some families of victims of the Maspero…
Egypt says preparing for prisoner swap with Israel
October 21, 2011
Egypt says preparing for prisoner swap with Israel
Egypt said on Thursday it was preparing to swap US-Israeli dual national Ilan Grapel, who was detained in June…
Brotherhood warns military council of refusing to hand over power
October 21, 2011
Brotherhood warns military council of refusing to hand over power
The Muslim Brotherhood has threatened to take to the streets and mobilize the Egyptian people should the ruling Supreme Council…
Illicit Gains Authority: Gamal Mubarak has shares in US and European companies
October 20, 2011
Illicit Gains Authority: Gamal Mubarak has shares in US and European companies
The committee that was formed to repatriate money siphoned abroad froze assets on Monday belonging to ousted President Hosni Mubarak…
Lawyers crisis escalates
October 20, 2011
Lawyers crisis escalates
The crisis between lawyers and judges over the new judicial authority draft law has escalated, as the judges called…