Egypt
Calm restored in Egypt village after sectarian tension
February 14, 2012
Calm restored in Egypt village after sectarian tension
Archbishop Girgis Gamil of Mit Bashar village in Sharqiya on Tuesday said the village is calm again after tensions flared…
Egypt slaps travel ban on Australian, American
February 14, 2012
Egypt slaps travel ban on Australian, American
Egypt's public prosecutor said on Tuesday that an Australian journalist and a US student were barred from leaving the country,…
Egyptian rights group welcomes retrial for Taba bombing accused
February 14, 2012
Egyptian rights group welcomes retrial for Taba bombing accused
The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) on Tuesday welcomed a decision by the Egyptian authorities to cancel an “unfair”…
Tantawi meets with MPs prior to being questioned in Parliament
February 14, 2012
Tantawi meets with MPs prior to being questioned in Parliament
Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Tuesday met with People’s Assembly…
Defense lawyer for former Cairo security chief blames CSF for protester deaths
February 14, 2012
Defense lawyer for former Cairo security chief blames CSF for protester deaths
The defense team for Cairo’s former security director, Ismail al-Shaer, wrapped up their argument on Tuesday in the Cairo Criminal…
US general urges Egypt to resolve dispute with US
February 14, 2012
US general urges Egypt to resolve dispute with US
The top US military leader said Tuesday that he pleaded with Egypt's ruling generals to resolve the crisis with Washington…
Interior minister testifies before Parliament on Port Said violence
February 14, 2012
Interior minister testifies before Parliament on Port Said violence
A parliamentary committee on Tuesday heard the testimony of Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim on the violence that erupted after a…
Rights delegation criticizes human rights situation, NGO raids in Egypt
February 14, 2012
Rights delegation criticizes human rights situation, NGO raids in Egypt
A delegation from the Euro-Mediterranean Network for Human Rights on Tuesday criticized human rights conditions in Egypt, as well as…
Shafiq hints he has Tantawi’s approval for presidential run
February 14, 2012
Shafiq hints he has Tantawi’s approval for presidential run
Egyptian presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq on Tuesday hinted that he has obtained the support of Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head…
Hackers attack American tear gas company that exports to Egypt
February 14, 2012
Hackers attack American tear gas company that exports to Egypt
LONDON — A US security company whose tear gas has been used against Egyptian demonstrators has become the latest victim…