Egypt
Thursday’s papers: Elections fallout, ‘Mufti Bomb’ explodes and the wrath of Suleiman
April 19, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Elections fallout, ‘Mufti Bomb’ explodes and the wrath of Suleiman
The exclusion of 10 presidential hopefuls from the upcoming race remains at the forefront of local news Thursday. "We found…
Fire destroys 10 houses in Sohag
April 19, 2012
Fire destroys 10 houses in Sohag
Ten houses in al-Anbareya village in Sohag Governorate were set ablaze Wednesday evening after strong winds and sandstorms felled an…
Syrian opposition to meet Arab League in Cairo
April 19, 2012
Syrian opposition to meet Arab League in Cairo
The secretary general of the Arab League said he would meet with the Syrian opposition at the league’s headquarters in…
Katatny asks committee to set standards for new constitution panel
April 19, 2012
Katatny asks committee to set standards for new constitution panel
People’s Assembly Speaker Mohamed Saad al-Katatny assigned the body’s Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee to set up new standards for…
Shafiq distances himself from Mubarak praise
April 19, 2012
Shafiq distances himself from Mubarak praise
Presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq said Wednesday he would appeal a parliamentary amendment to the political rights law, which if approved…
On campaign trail, Moussa speaks villagers’ language
April 19, 2012
On campaign trail, Moussa speaks villagers’ language
In Gabereya, a small town in the heart of Gharbiya Governorate, two dozen men in their 20s who came from…
Parliament delegation visits North Sinai to survey security
April 19, 2012
Parliament delegation visits North Sinai to survey security
A delegation from the People's Assembly Defense and National Security Committee arrived in North Sinai Thursday morning to survey the…
FJP lawmakers condemn grand mufti’s visit to Jerusalem
April 19, 2012
FJP lawmakers condemn grand mufti’s visit to Jerusalem
Freedom and Justice Party MPs deprecated Wednesday Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa's trip to Jerusalem, calling it unacceptable "regardless of all…
Elections commission’s disqualifications dubious, say experts
April 18, 2012
Elections commission’s disqualifications dubious, say experts
The list of candidates for Egypt’s next president was finalized on Tuesday evening when the Presidential Elections Commission (PEC) announced…
New Brotherhood candidate for Egypt vote may struggle
April 18, 2012
New Brotherhood candidate for Egypt vote may struggle
The man thrust unexpectedly into the limelight as the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate to lead Egypt is a mild-mannered figure whose…