Egypt
Police arrest couple who created spouse-swapping Facebook page
March 24, 2012
Police arrest couple who created spouse-swapping Facebook page
An accountant and his wife who allegedly created a Facebook page for spouse swapping were arrested by Giza security authorities on…
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign says it has the required endorsements
March 24, 2012
Hamdeen Sabbahi’s campaign says it has the required endorsements
The campaign for the leftist presidential hopeful Hamdeen Sabbahi said on Saturday that it has obtained endorsements from more than…
Gallup: Most Egyptians oppose stronger relations with US but see value in peace with Israel
March 24, 2012
Gallup: Most Egyptians oppose stronger relations with US but see value in peace with Israel
A majority of Egyptians view closer relations with the US as a negative thing for their country, Gallup said on…
Libya says border crossings with Egypt closed ‘over assaults on Libyans’
March 24, 2012
Libya says border crossings with Egypt closed ‘over assaults on Libyans’
The border crossings between Egypt and Libya will remain closed until Libya comes to a new arrangement with the Egyptian…
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
March 24, 2012
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
Egypt's Islamist-dominated Parliament began a session on Saturday to elect the 100-person assembly that will draft the new constitution, amid…
Military source: US aid part of Egypt-Israel peace treaty, reflects US trust in SCAF
March 24, 2012
Military source: US aid part of Egypt-Israel peace treaty, reflects US trust in SCAF
US assistance to Egypt is part of the 1979 peace treaty Egypt signed with Israel, a senior Egyptian military source…
Update: One killed in Port Said after football fans clash with troops
March 24, 2012
Update: One killed in Port Said after football fans clash with troops
One person has been killed and 18 injured in clashes between security forces and angry football fans in Port Said…
Amr Moussa garners 50,000 signatures for candidacy
March 23, 2012
Amr Moussa garners 50,000 signatures for candidacy
Amr Moussa presented the high elections commission with 50,0000 signatures on Friday, endorsing his run for the presidency and making…
Draft law places severe provisions on protesting
March 23, 2012
Draft law places severe provisions on protesting
The People's Assembly Legislative Committee withdrew Friday a draft law regulating protests, following a fierce criticism from activists, parliament members,…
Protesters reject formation of constitution-writing assembly
March 23, 2012
Protesters reject formation of constitution-writing assembly
Hundreds protested against the formation of a constituent assembly they fear will be primarily composed of Islamists onFriday in front…