Egypt
Update: ElBaradei returns to Egyptian politics with new revolutionary party
April 28, 2012
Update: ElBaradei returns to Egyptian politics with new revolutionary party
Reform leader Mohamed ElBaradei, seen as one of the forces that fueled the uprising that toppled long-standing leader Hosni Mubarak,…
Abu Ismail warns SCAF as his backers move sit-in to Defense Ministry
April 28, 2012
Abu Ismail warns SCAF as his backers move sit-in to Defense Ministry
Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, the disqualified Salafi presidential hopeful, warned Friday of “the unknown reactions” of his backers to what…
Abouel Fotouh has strong ties with Brotherhood, says presidential hopeful Hariri
April 28, 2012
Abouel Fotouh has strong ties with Brotherhood, says presidential hopeful Hariri
Presidential hopeful Abul Ezz al-Hariri said Saturday that he will withdraw from the presidential race if revolutionary candidates agree to…
Dozens of Masry Ultras protest against ‘injustices’ following Port Said violence
April 28, 2012
Dozens of Masry Ultras protest against ‘injustices’ following Port Said violence
Roughly 200 Masry team Ultras demonstrated in front of general authority of Port Said governorate Friday, during a meeting between…
In Tahrir on Friday, calls for Sharia and a poor turnout
April 27, 2012
In Tahrir on Friday, calls for Sharia and a poor turnout
Tahrir Square on Friday was marred by a very poor turnout for yet another round of “saving the revolution” protests.…
Thousands protest in governorates for swift transfer of power
April 27, 2012
Thousands protest in governorates for swift transfer of power
Thousands of protesters in several of Egypt’s governorates took to the streets on Friday to participate in the Muslim Brotherhood’s…
Church committee collects nominations for papal election
April 27, 2012
Church committee collects nominations for papal election
A Coptic Church committee began receiving nominations on Friday for the new pope. Since the death of Pope Shenouda III,…
Ganzouri denies threatening Katatny with Parliament dissolution
April 27, 2012
Ganzouri denies threatening Katatny with Parliament dissolution
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri denied Friday that he threatened to dissolve Parliament through the Supreme Constitutional Court during a meeting…
Workers plan to celebrate Labor Day with marches in Cairo, governorates
April 27, 2012
Workers plan to celebrate Labor Day with marches in Cairo, governorates
A number of labor unions plan to celebrate Labor Day on Tuesday the first of May through marches and demonstrations…
Suleiman’s campaign says it will not back another candidate
April 27, 2012
Suleiman’s campaign says it will not back another candidate
The official presidential campaign of former intelligence chief Omar Suleiman said Friday it does not and will not support any…