Egypt
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…
Czech tour guide kidnapped in Sinai, returned in two hours
March 22, 2012
Czech tour guide kidnapped in Sinai, returned in two hours
Security authorities in South Sinai returned a Czech tour guide two hours after she was kidnapped by gunmen on the…
Awa says ‘rival’ offered bribes in his name to tarnish reputation
March 22, 2012
Awa says ‘rival’ offered bribes in his name to tarnish reputation
Islamist presidential hopeful Mohamed Selim al-Awa on Wednesday accused a “rival” of offering money for signatures in support of him…
Brotherhood’s dismissal of Abouel Fotouh ‘against its customs,’ says former leader
March 22, 2012
Brotherhood’s dismissal of Abouel Fotouh ‘against its customs,’ says former leader
The Muslim Brotherhood’s dismissal of presidential hopeful and former leader Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh was “against its customs,” according to…
Egypt-Hamas standoff leads to Gaza power crisis
March 22, 2012
Egypt-Hamas standoff leads to Gaza power crisis
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A dispute between Egypt and Gaza's Hamas government has produced the worst energy crisis here…
Sources: 75% of constituent assembly members to be chosen by Islamists
March 22, 2012
Sources: 75% of constituent assembly members to be chosen by Islamists
Thirty of the 50 seats allotted to members of Parliament in the constituent assembly that will write Egypt’s new constitution…
Mubarak under investigation over national security, debt issues
March 21, 2012
Mubarak under investigation over national security, debt issues
Judicial sources have said that the public prosecutor is wrapping up investigations of former President Hosni Mubarak related to potential…
Muslim Brotherhood’s potential presidential nominee sparks dissension within group
March 21, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood’s potential presidential nominee sparks dissension within group
In an apparent policy reversal, the Muslim Brotherhood is contemplating fielding a presidential candidate, senior members said Wednesday, to the…
US report chastises Egypt for religious freedom violations
March 21, 2012
US report chastises Egypt for religious freedom violations
An advisory group to the US State Department called on Tuesday for Egypt to be put on a blacklist over…