Egypt
New witnesses testify in favor of virginity test plaintiff
February 26, 2012
New witnesses testify in favor of virginity test plaintiff
The testimonies of four new witnesses Sunday bolstered the case filed by Samira Ibrahim, who accused a military doctor of…
FJP nominates Shura Council speaker
February 26, 2012
FJP nominates Shura Council speaker
The Freedom and Justice Party has nominated Ahmed Fahmy, who won the won the workers' seat in the Sharqiya constituency,…
Prominent cleric backs Abouel Fotouh for presidency
February 26, 2012
Prominent cleric backs Abouel Fotouh for presidency
The head of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Yusuf al-Qaradawi, voiced his support for presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel…
Judge delays NGO trial to April after unruly first session
February 26, 2012
Judge delays NGO trial to April after unruly first session
A judge adjourned the trial of Egyptian and foreign NGO workers in the Cairo Criminal Court on Sunday until April,…
Interior Ministry pledges change of police mindset
February 26, 2012
Interior Ministry pledges change of police mindset
The mindset of police is changing, the head of the Interior Ministry’s legal affairs department said Sunday. Officers think of…
Supply Ministry calls for more butane gas imports
February 26, 2012
Supply Ministry calls for more butane gas imports
The Supply and Social Affairs Ministry on Sunday asked that the Petroleum Ministry import butane gas because none has…
Legislative Committee asks govt not to interfere with legislative, judiciary authority
February 26, 2012
Legislative Committee asks govt not to interfere with legislative, judiciary authority
The People's Assembly’s Constitutional and Legislation Affairs Committee on Sunday said it rejects all statements made by government officials concerning…
PM gives first statement to Parliament
February 26, 2012
PM gives first statement to Parliament
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri in his first governmental address since his appointment in December assured the People’s Assembly on Sunday…
Will new amendment lead to an independent constitutional court?
February 26, 2012
Will new amendment lead to an independent constitutional court?
Among the laws that the legislative committee of the People’s Assembly is currently revising is a June decree regarding how…
Tantawi sets meeting to choose constituent assembly members
February 26, 2012
Tantawi sets meeting to choose constituent assembly members
The head of Egypt’s ruling military council on Sunday called for Parliament members to meet with the People’s Assembly speaker…