Egypt
Sunday’s papers: Presidential campaigning ‘begins’
April 22, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Presidential campaigning ‘begins’
A slow day of political news, but the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi have…
Jama’a al-Islamiya says does not mind relying on 1971 Constitution
April 22, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya says does not mind relying on 1971 Constitution
Jama’a al-Islamiya’s Construction and Development Party would welcome the inclusion of parts of the 1971 Constitution in the new constitution…
South Sinai governor: Israeli travel warnings aim to affect tourism in Egypt
April 21, 2012
South Sinai governor: Israeli travel warnings aim to affect tourism in Egypt
The governor of South Sinai, Major General Khaled Foada, said Saturday that Israel's warning to its citizens not to travel…
Tantawi: Military to hand over power to elected civilian president
April 21, 2012
Tantawi: Military to hand over power to elected civilian president
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces, said Saturday that the armed forces will…
Museum for late Pope Shenouda’s belongings to be established
April 21, 2012
Museum for late Pope Shenouda’s belongings to be established
Father Pachomious, the acting pope, has agreed to establish a large museum to display the belongings of late Pope Shenouda…
New campaign to protect street children launches 3-pronged strategy
April 21, 2012
New campaign to protect street children launches 3-pronged strategy
The Egyptian authorities must protect children at risk of violence and abuse while in state custody, activists said during the…
Nour Party delegation to visit Gaza to discuss ‘abducted Egyptian officers’
April 21, 2012
Nour Party delegation to visit Gaza to discuss ‘abducted Egyptian officers’
The head of Nour Party, Emad Eddin Abdel Ghaffour, arrived at the Rafah border crossing Saturday leading a delegation of…