Egypt
Presidential hopefuls bring in more than 250,000 signatures
March 22, 2012
Presidential hopefuls bring in more than 250,000 signatures
Presidential hopefuls have filed more than 250,000 total signatures from supporters since the nomination process began on 10 March, said…
Three tourists injured, driver dies in highway accident
March 22, 2012
Three tourists injured, driver dies in highway accident
A driver died and three Danish citizens were injured in an accident after their tour bus turned over on the…
Police officers stage protest at Interior Ministry
March 22, 2012
Police officers stage protest at Interior Ministry
Dozens of low-ranking police officers staged a protest outside the Interior Ministry Thursday to demand higher salaries, promotions, relocation to…
Minister denies rumors of govt reconciliation with former regime
March 22, 2012
Minister denies rumors of govt reconciliation with former regime
Minister of Foreign Trade and Industry Mahmoud Issa denied the government is mulling reconciliation with imprisoned and runaway members of…
The people want a free judiciary
March 22, 2012
The people want a free judiciary
While grappling with many unattended revolutionary demands, Egypt has witnessed during recent months a series of high profile court cases…
Holy Synod chooses Bishop Pachomius as acting patriarch
March 22, 2012
Holy Synod chooses Bishop Pachomius as acting patriarch
Members of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church have unanimously proposed Bishop Pachomius to serve as the church’s…
Authority to increase fuel supply again amid ongoing crisis
March 22, 2012
Authority to increase fuel supply again amid ongoing crisis
The nationwide gas and fuel crisis escalated Thursday in Cairo and other governorates as demand continued to rise due to…
Fearing Islamist takeover of constituent assembly, activists call for protests
March 22, 2012
Fearing Islamist takeover of constituent assembly, activists call for protests
Several revolutionary forces have called for demonstrations on Friday and Saturday against the formation of a constituent assembly they fear…
Thursday’s papers: Brotherhood considers joining presidential race
March 22, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Brotherhood considers joining presidential race
Reports that the Muslim Brotherhood may field a presidential candidate in the upcoming race carries headlines after the death of…
April 6 activist detained since early February released
March 22, 2012
April 6 activist detained since early February released
An April 6 Youth Movement activist detained since 6 February during clashes outside the Interior Ministry was released Thursday, said…