Egypt
Invitation of non-Sufi Islamists to Sufi conference provokes outcry among sheikhs
September 19, 2011
Invitation of non-Sufi Islamists to Sufi conference provokes outcry among sheikhs
A number of Sufi sheikhs in Egypt on Wednesday expressed their disapproval at the invitations given out to a number…
Anan meets with commander of US Air Forces Central Command
September 19, 2011
Anan meets with commander of US Air Forces Central Command
The chief of staff of Egypt's armed forces, Lt. Gen. Sami Anan, met on Monday with the commander of US…
‘Random’ arrests after Israel embassy attack in Cairo
September 19, 2011
‘Random’ arrests after Israel embassy attack in Cairo
Egyptian rights groups have accused Egyptian authorities of carrying out random arrests after this month's attack on the Israeli embassy…
Egypt approves political party to be led by former NDP figure
September 19, 2011
Egypt approves political party to be led by former NDP figure
A party presided over by the former secretary general of the disbanded National Democratic Party (NDP), Hossam Badrawy, was approved…
Brotherhood members to run for Journalists Syndicate board
September 19, 2011
Brotherhood members to run for Journalists Syndicate board
Five journalists affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood applied on Monday to compete for board memberships in Egypt's Journalists Syndicate elections.…
Hundreds of tourists rescued from Hurghada restaurant blaze
September 19, 2011
Hundreds of tourists rescued from Hurghada restaurant blaze
Four Egyptians, including three emergency response personnel and an employee, were injured early on Monday in a blaze in a…
More public transport workers join strike
September 19, 2011
More public transport workers join strike
The public transport workers' strike expanded as workers at several bus garages in Cairo joined on the second day. On…
Activists launch community service campaign
September 19, 2011
Activists launch community service campaign
Several Egyptian political groups launched a community initiative to start on 23 September under the motto "The Revolution at the…
Jama’a al-Islamiya’s party rejected by parties affairs committee
September 19, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya’s party rejected by parties affairs committee
The Political Parties Affairs Committee on Monday rejected the establishment of Jama'a al-Islamiya’s “Construction and Development Party.” In a statement…
Court sets 28 Sept as verdict date in case of former information minister
September 19, 2011
Court sets 28 Sept as verdict date in case of former information minister
Cairo Criminal Court set the verdict date in the trial of former Information Minister Anas al-Fiqqi to 28 September, judicial…