Egypt

Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues

Tuesday’s papers: Parliamentary shenanigans, and the revolution continues

The newly elected post-revolution People's Assembly convened yesterday for an incredibly long-winded and sometimes farcical inaugural session. What was supposed…
Former TV official: Mubarak completely detached during 25 Jan uprising

Former TV official: Mubarak completely detached during 25 Jan uprising

Former President Hosni Mubarak was totally isolated from reality in his presidential palace during the January 2011 uprising that forced…
Parliament session kicks off with discussion of martyrs

Parliament session kicks off with discussion of martyrs

The People’s Assembly on Tuesday began its session by discussing how the government should respond to the demands of the…
Mubarak’s lawyer denies reports of fleeing Egypt

Mubarak’s lawyer denies reports of fleeing Egypt

The lawyer of ousted President Hosni Mubarak has denied reports that he fled Egypt and shut down his law firm.…
Thank-you telegram to Tantawi stirs up People’s Assembly spat

Thank-you telegram to Tantawi stirs up People’s Assembly spat

Members of the People's Assembly had another argument in a late Monday afternoon session after newly elected Speaker Saad al-Katatny…
Saudi prince: Saudi Arabia would never support Egypt’s Salafis

Saudi prince: Saudi Arabia would never support Egypt’s Salafis

The gulf state would never support the Salafis in Egypt, a prominent half-brother of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah said on…
The revolution’s anniversary: A day for protest or celebration?

The revolution’s anniversary: A day for protest or celebration?

Between the ruling military council that decreed 25 January a national holiday and activists who dubbed the week preceding it…
Amr Moussa: If president, I’ll abolish Emergency Law immediately

Amr Moussa: If president, I’ll abolish Emergency Law immediately

At a rally in Cairo’s Matareya Square on Sunday, presidential candidate Amr Moussa, who was warmly welcomed there, vowed to…
Grand mufti: Parliament should decide about Sharia law

Grand mufti: Parliament should decide about Sharia law

Parliament should be allowed to institute Islamic Sharia law, Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa said at a meeting with youth groups…
Shafiq: Tantawi to hold higher position if I’m president

Shafiq: Tantawi to hold higher position if I’m president

If elected president, Shafiq will promote Egypt’s de facto leader Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi to a higher military post than…
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