Egypt
Islamist MPs criticize govt statements to Parliament
February 1, 2012
Islamist MPs criticize govt statements to Parliament
Islamist MPs criticized the government and the attorney general on Wednesday during a session discussing the martyrs and victims of…
Brotherhood urges SCAF to protect Parliament
February 1, 2012
Brotherhood urges SCAF to protect Parliament
The Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday toughened its stance toward protesters. The group issued a statement calling on the Supreme Council…
Lawyer of former security chief demands acquittal due to ‘ambiguous’ charges
February 1, 2012
Lawyer of former security chief demands acquittal due to ‘ambiguous’ charges
A lawyer representing Ahmed Ramzy, former Central Security Forces (CSF) head, on Wednesday called for the court to acquit his…
Revolutionary groups plan ‘Battle of the Camel’ commemoration
February 1, 2012
Revolutionary groups plan ‘Battle of the Camel’ commemoration
A number of political and youth movements have called on Egyptian citizens to take part in a Thursday vigil to…
FJP says that it leads Shura Council elections in most governorates
February 1, 2012
FJP says that it leads Shura Council elections in most governorates
The Freedom and Justice Party leads in Shura Council elections, the FJP said Wednesday, based on information it says it…
Health Ministry: Hospitals have released those injured in Parliament standoff
February 1, 2012
Health Ministry: Hospitals have released those injured in Parliament standoff
Egypt's hospitals have released those injured during Tuesday’s Parliament standoff, the Health Ministry has said. The ministry recorded 131 injuries.
SCAF to respond to Advisory Council suggestions on Thursday
February 1, 2012
SCAF to respond to Advisory Council suggestions on Thursday
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is expected to respond on Thursday to proposals it received Tuesday morning from…
Financial institution robbed in Nasr City
February 1, 2012
Financial institution robbed in Nasr City
Two people on Wednesday robbed a financial instution and stole LE800,000. Major General Osama al-Sagheer, head of the Cairo investigations…
FJP apologizes for publishing ‘mistaken photos’ about Parliament standoff
February 1, 2012
FJP apologizes for publishing ‘mistaken photos’ about Parliament standoff
The Freedom and Justice Party's Facebook page in Kafr al-Sheikh Governorate has apologized for publishing photos which purported to show…
Wednesday’s papers: PM makes it to the office for first time amid ongoing protests
February 1, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: PM makes it to the office for first time amid ongoing protests
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri's address to the People's Assembly, Islamists' domination of the assembly's special committees and their recent Shura…