Egypt
Three British citizens found with weapons on Suez-bound yacht
April 19, 2012
Three British citizens found with weapons on Suez-bound yacht
Hurghada Airport security apprehended three British citizens with firearms in a yacht heading for Suez Port coming from Jeddah, Saudi…
Presidential Elections Commission to mull electoral symbols Saturday
April 19, 2012
Presidential Elections Commission to mull electoral symbols Saturday
The Presidential Elections Commission will convene on Saturday to mull the electoral symbols given to the thirteen presidential hopefuls. The…
Brotherhood leader calls on political forces to unify efforts against military council
April 19, 2012
Brotherhood leader calls on political forces to unify efforts against military council
Freedom and Justice Party leader and MP Mohamed al-Beltagy announced that he rejects drafting the new constitution under the military…
Clashes erupt between lawyers and police in Beni Suef courthouse
April 19, 2012
Clashes erupt between lawyers and police in Beni Suef courthouse
Police forces in Beni Suef governorate surrounded the Ihnasia Police Station and court following clashes inside the court between residents,…
Abu Ismail supporters protest outside elections commission, claim conspiracy
April 19, 2012
Abu Ismail supporters protest outside elections commission, claim conspiracy
Disqualified presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's supporters continued their sit-in outside the Presidential Elections Commission headquarters for the second…
MP demands fact-finding committee for Suez petroleum company fire
April 19, 2012
MP demands fact-finding committee for Suez petroleum company fire
The head of the Parliament Human Rights Committee on Thursday called for the formation of a fact-finding committee to investigate…
Two Umra pilgrims file complaint against Tantawi honor guards
April 19, 2012
Two Umra pilgrims file complaint against Tantawi honor guards
Two Umra pilgrims on Thursday filed a complaint with the military prosecutor against the honor guards of military leader Hussein…
Postal authority launches stamp for deceased Pope Shenouda
April 19, 2012
Postal authority launches stamp for deceased Pope Shenouda
The national postal authority on Thursday launched a commemorative stamp for the recently deceased head of the Coptic Orthodox Church,…
Grand mufti returns to Cairo to face criticism over Jerusalem trip
April 19, 2012
Grand mufti returns to Cairo to face criticism over Jerusalem trip
Egypt's Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa cut his international tour short Thursday, returning home to face criticism over his visit to…
Political rights amendments referred to constitutional court
April 19, 2012
Political rights amendments referred to constitutional court
The ruling military council has referred legislative amendments to the political rights law to the Supreme Constitutional Court to determine…