Egypt
MP proposes law legislating criminal trials of government officials
February 15, 2012
MP proposes law legislating criminal trials of government officials
A draft law that would allow government officials to be tried in court was presented to Parliament speaker Saad al-Katatny…
Former Giza security chief’s defense team shows footage intended to exonerate, but potentially incriminating, client
February 15, 2012
Former Giza security chief’s defense team shows footage intended to exonerate, but potentially incriminating, client
The defense team for former Giza security chief, Osama al-Marasi, presented their arguments to the Cairo Criminal Court on Wednesday.…
Egypt condemns escalation of violence in Syria
February 15, 2012
Egypt condemns escalation of violence in Syria
The Egyptian government on Monday warned against the “unacceptable escalation” of violence in Homs and other Syrian cities. The government…
Govt plans municipal elections after presidential poll
February 15, 2012
Govt plans municipal elections after presidential poll
Egypt will hold municipal elections in July or August after the presidential election ends as scheduled in June, Local Development…
FJP criticizes initiative to replace US aid
February 15, 2012
FJP criticizes initiative to replace US aid
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party on Wednesday criticized an initiative led by a prominent Salafi sheikh to replace…
Wednesday’s papers: Meetings and marches
February 15, 2012
Wednesday’s papers: Meetings and marches
Wednesday’s papers focus on presidential candidates announcing their bids ahead of official nominations next month, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi’s meeting…
Church leaders welcome Moussa in Fayoum
February 15, 2012
Church leaders welcome Moussa in Fayoum
Fayoum church leaders warmly received presidential hopeful Amr Moussa during his visit to the governorate Wednesday. “Moussa enjoys characteristics of…
Turnout for Shura Council polls remains weak
February 15, 2012
Turnout for Shura Council polls remains weak
Polling stations opened with low voter turnout Wednesday for the second day in the final round of elections for the…
Ain Sokhna port workers’ strike enters fourth day
February 15, 2012
Ain Sokhna port workers’ strike enters fourth day
Workers at the Ain Sokhna port continued their strike for the fourth consecutive day Wednesday after port operator DP World…
Political groups meet to agree on presidential candidate
February 15, 2012
Political groups meet to agree on presidential candidate
Several political groups met Tuesday to agree on a presidential hopeful to avoid fragmentation in the upcoming elections, state-run newspaper…