Egypt
Nour Party hasn’t decided which presidential candidate to back, says spokesperson
April 4, 2012
Nour Party hasn’t decided which presidential candidate to back, says spokesperson
Nader Bakar, spokesperson for the Salafi Nour Party, has denied reports that his party has decided to back Khairat al-Shater,…
Christian student sentenced to jail for insulting Islam
April 4, 2012
Christian student sentenced to jail for insulting Islam
An Egyptian court on Wednesday sentenced a 17-year-old Christian boy to three years in jail for publishing cartoons on his…
‘Feloul’ parties back Suleiman for president, reject FJP moves
April 4, 2012
‘Feloul’ parties back Suleiman for president, reject FJP moves
Three political parties in Parliament, composed of some former members of Hosni Mubarak’s ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), intend to…
Abu Ismail files lawsuit over claims of maternal US citizenship
April 4, 2012
Abu Ismail files lawsuit over claims of maternal US citizenship
Presidential candidate Hazem Salah Abu Ismail on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the chairman of the Presidential Elections Commission (PEC)…
Constituent assembly meets to discuss replacements for withdrawn members
April 4, 2012
Constituent assembly meets to discuss replacements for withdrawn members
The constituent assembly tasked with writing Egypt’s new constitution is meeting Wednesday for the second time to try to resolve…
Ultras Ahlawy stage angry marches
April 4, 2012
Ultras Ahlawy stage angry marches
The Ultras Ahlawy, supporters of the Cairo-based football team Ahly, staged marches in different governorates Wednesday, demanding retribution for those…
Ayman Nour to submit presidential candidacy papers Friday
April 4, 2012
Ayman Nour to submit presidential candidacy papers Friday
Ayman Nour, the prominent political figure and the chairman of Ghad al-Thawra Party, has announced that he would be submitting…
Imams Syndicate warns Brotherhood of exploiting mosques to promote Shater
April 4, 2012
Imams Syndicate warns Brotherhood of exploiting mosques to promote Shater
The Egyptian Imams and Preachers Syndicate on Wednesday warned the Muslim Brotherhood against the exploitation of mosques in their election…
Shater to file presidential candidacy application Thursday
April 4, 2012
Shater to file presidential candidacy application Thursday
The Muslim Brotherhood's recently announced presidential nominee Khairat al-Shater will submit his candidacy application to the Presidential Elections Commission on…
Army officer sent to prison for joining protesters
April 4, 2012
Army officer sent to prison for joining protesters
A military tribunal on Wednesday sentenced an army officer to five years in prison for joining protesters who were calling…