Egypt
German FM describes talks with FJP as ‘encouraging’
January 31, 2012
German FM describes talks with FJP as ‘encouraging’
German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle on Tuesday described the talks he held with Mohamed Morsy, chairman of the Muslim Brotherhood’s…
Tehran in ‘constant contact’ with Brotherhood, says Iranian FM
January 31, 2012
Tehran in ‘constant contact’ with Brotherhood, says Iranian FM
Iran and the Muslim Brotherhood maintain close contact, Iran's foreign minister has said in an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm. "Tehran…
FJP dominates People’s Assembly committee chairmanships
January 31, 2012
FJP dominates People’s Assembly committee chairmanships
The Muslim Brotherhood’s political party on Tuesday won chairman elections for 10 of the 19 People’s Assembly committees, said Speaker…
Bedouin kidnap Chinese workers in Egypt’s Sinai, sources say
January 31, 2012
Bedouin kidnap Chinese workers in Egypt’s Sinai, sources say
ISMAILIA — Bedouin in Sinai kidnapped 25 mostly Chinese cement factory workers on Tuesday, demanding that authorities free fellow tribesmen…
Lawyer of former security official denies client’s involvement in killing protesters
January 31, 2012
Lawyer of former security official denies client’s involvement in killing protesters
A lawyer representing the former commander of the Central Security Forces has entered a not guilty plea for his client,…
SCAF will not shorten transitional period, Advisory Council sources say
January 31, 2012
SCAF will not shorten transitional period, Advisory Council sources say
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will not shorten Egypt’s transitional period, sources from the military’s Advisory Council…
Abouel Fotouh campaign denies support for extended military rule
January 31, 2012
Abouel Fotouh campaign denies support for extended military rule
Presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh’s press office on Tuesday denied media reports that he said he does not mind…
Hamas leader did not discuss relocation to Jordan, source says
January 31, 2012
Hamas leader did not discuss relocation to Jordan, source says
Hamas has denied reports that it is seeking to move its headquarters from Syria to Jordan, following its leader’s first…
National Association for Change proposes interim presidential election
January 31, 2012
National Association for Change proposes interim presidential election
The National Association for Change on Tuesday demanded the election of an interim president for a one-year term and recommended…
National Bank of Egypt reports LE1bn profit in second half of 2011
January 31, 2012
National Bank of Egypt reports LE1bn profit in second half of 2011
The National Bank of Egypt’s revenues for the first half of fiscal year 2011/2012 stood at roughly LE1.04 billion, bank…