Egypt
Update: US Senator McCain says SCAF working to resolve NGO crisis
February 20, 2012
Update: US Senator McCain says SCAF working to resolve NGO crisis
Sen. John McCain said Monday Egypt's military rulers have reassured him that authorities are working "diligently" to resolve a criminal…
Egypt prosecution: Mubarak deserves death penalty
February 20, 2012
Egypt prosecution: Mubarak deserves death penalty
The chief prosecutor in the trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak has said in his closing remarks that the former…
Ganzouri opens third metro line on Tuesday
February 20, 2012
Ganzouri opens third metro line on Tuesday
Egyptian Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri will open the first phase of the third metro line on Tuesday. The line extends…
Egyptian fuel reaches Gaza through border tunnels
February 20, 2012
Egyptian fuel reaches Gaza through border tunnels
The Gaza Energy Authority has announced in a press statement that the Gaza Strip on Monday received 300 liters of…
Complaints about MP’s Tantawi ‘insult’ submitted to military prosecution, retired officers plan march
February 20, 2012
Complaints about MP’s Tantawi ‘insult’ submitted to military prosecution, retired officers plan march
Hundreds of complaints have been filed with the military prosecutor against MP Ziad al-Elaimy, demanding that legal measures be taken…
MPs demand constitutional amendment to prevent presidential elections rigging
February 20, 2012
MPs demand constitutional amendment to prevent presidential elections rigging
The People’s Assembly’s Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee on Monday sharply criticized the powers granted by the constitutional declaration to…
Court upholds rulings in 2010 Christmas shootings
February 20, 2012
Court upholds rulings in 2010 Christmas shootings
A criminal court on Monday upheld rulings issued by a state security court last February in the case of the…
Cardiologist says Mubarak’s heart works efficently
February 20, 2012
Cardiologist says Mubarak’s heart works efficently
The left atrium of Mubarak’s heart operates better than normal, a cardiologist accompanying a parliamentary panel seeking to transfer ousted…
Tuk tuk brawl leads to death of 3, imposition of curfew in Minya villages
February 20, 2012
Tuk tuk brawl leads to death of 3, imposition of curfew in Minya villages
The number of people who died from clashes that broke out on Sunday between residents of two villages in the…