Egypt
Young Brotherhood members suggest consensus over single presidential candidate
April 25, 2012
Young Brotherhood members suggest consensus over single presidential candidate
The young members of the Muslim Brotherhood, including the “Brotherhood Cry” group, have launched an initiative to reach a national…
We shall not be ruled by Brotherhood or former regime remnants, says Sabbahi
April 25, 2012
We shall not be ruled by Brotherhood or former regime remnants, says Sabbahi
Presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabbahi has lashed out at his rivals in the presidential election, saying they are not qualified to…
Campaign launched to support disabled’s participation in poll
April 25, 2012
Campaign launched to support disabled’s participation in poll
The Kayan Society for Children With Special Needs launched the “My voice is my right” campaign to support the right…
Shafiq appeals exclusion decision before Presidential Elections Commission
April 25, 2012
Shafiq appeals exclusion decision before Presidential Elections Commission
Former Vice President Ahmed Shafiq, who was excluded from the presidential election, sent a letter to the Supreme Council of…
Adel Imam to appeal jail term for defaming Islam
April 25, 2012
Adel Imam to appeal jail term for defaming Islam
The Arab world's most famous comic actor, Adel Imam, will appeal a decision by an Egyptian court to sentence him…
Salafis divided over whom to support in presidential vote
April 25, 2012
Salafis divided over whom to support in presidential vote
Divisions have surfaced among Egyptian Salafis over whom to back in the upcoming presidential elections, scheduled to take place on…
Fears of stalled IMF loan negotiations after Parliament rejects govt statement
April 25, 2012
Fears of stalled IMF loan negotiations after Parliament rejects govt statement
The parliamentary majority’s refusal of the cabinet’s February briefing to Parliament has raised concerns of economists and bankers over the…
Rights advocates slam court ruling against comedian
April 25, 2012
Rights advocates slam court ruling against comedian
Rights activists slammed a court ruling sentencing prominent Egyptian comedian Adel Imam to prison on charges that he insulted Islam,…
Fire at Alexandria company leaves worker dead
April 25, 2012
Fire at Alexandria company leaves worker dead
A maintenance worker at Abu Qir Company for Fertilizers in Alexandria died after a fire broke out at the company…