Egypt
Egyptian soldier wounded by smugglers on border with Israel
April 11, 2012
Egyptian soldier wounded by smugglers on border with Israel
An Egyptian border guard was wounded when smugglers shot at him on Wednesday, south of the Karam Salem border crossing…
Parliamentary majority leader: We will not appeal against court ruling disbanding Constituent Assembly
April 11, 2012
Parliamentary majority leader: We will not appeal against court ruling disbanding Constituent Assembly
We will not challenge the court ruling disbanding the Constituent Assembly and the whole issue is now in the hands…
Court summons presidential candidate implicated in ‘Battle of the Camel’
April 11, 2012
Court summons presidential candidate implicated in ‘Battle of the Camel’
After a hiatus of five months, the South Cairo Criminal Court, which is considering the case known as “Battle of…
Maspero case lawyers resign to protest military justice
April 11, 2012
Maspero case lawyers resign to protest military justice
Lawyers representing relatives of protesters killed when army soldiers attacked a peaceful protest last October have withdrawn from the trial…
Wire-tapping spy case sees request for change of judge
April 11, 2012
Wire-tapping spy case sees request for change of judge
The Supreme State Security Court decided Wednesday to postpone a case accusing a Jordanian national and an alleged Israeli Mossad…
Wednesday’s papers: Court rules against Constituent Assembly
April 11, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Court rules against Constituent Assembly
Egypt's daily papers Wednesday focus their coverage on three main developments — a court ruling against the Islamist-dominated Constituent Assembly,…
SCAF orders return of Port Said governor to his position, says source
April 11, 2012
SCAF orders return of Port Said governor to his position, says source
Former Governor of Port Said Ahmed Abdallah will return to his position on orders from the ruling Supreme Council of…
Zamalek ultras member accused in cabinet clashes released
April 11, 2012
Zamalek ultras member accused in cabinet clashes released
State security prosecution presided over by Wagdy Abdel Moneim, the judge of the case of the cabinet clashes, decided Wednesday…
Brotherhood plans rally to reject Suleiman’s nomination
April 11, 2012
Brotherhood plans rally to reject Suleiman’s nomination
The Muslim Brotherhood decided Wednesday to protest in Tahrir Square Friday to express its rejection of former Vice President Omar…
Head judge steps down from reviewing Shater candidacy
April 11, 2012
Head judge steps down from reviewing Shater candidacy
The head judge of a court reviewing a lawsuit against Muslim Brotherhood presidential hopeful Khairat al-Shater's candidacy has stepped down.