Egypt
Jama’a al-Islamiya, Islamists attack calls for civil disobedience
February 9, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya, Islamists attack calls for civil disobedience
Jama’a al-Islamiya and a number of prominent Islamist figures on Thursday sharply attacked calls for civil disobedience to take place…
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks over reconciliation pact
February 9, 2012
Palestinian president in Cairo for talks over reconciliation pact
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will arrive in Cairo Saturday for talks with Egyptian officials concerning the Palestinian reconciliation pact signed…
Parliamentary subcommittees wield limited powers
February 9, 2012
Parliamentary subcommittees wield limited powers
Attempting to manage the fallout of the Port Said football violence, the People’s Assembly national security and defense committee developed…
Health Ministry asserts Port Said death toll 71
February 9, 2012
Health Ministry asserts Port Said death toll 71
The number of people killed in clashes at Port Said Stadium last week is not more than 71, the Health…
Security personnel thwart attempted robbery of historic Rifai Mosque
February 9, 2012
Security personnel thwart attempted robbery of historic Rifai Mosque
Antiquities Ministry security personnel early Thursday foiled an attempted robbery of historic Islamic lanterns from inside the Rifai Mosque located…
Former NDP leaders banned from travel amid Port Said investigation
February 9, 2012
Former NDP leaders banned from travel amid Port Said investigation
Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud has banned three former leaders of the now-disbanded National Democratic Party from leaving the country…
Thursday’s papers: All eyes on civil disobedience plans
February 9, 2012
Thursday’s papers: All eyes on civil disobedience plans
Local newspapers Thursday devote much attention to the general strike and civil disobedience planned the one-year anniversary of former President…
Top US military general to discuss NGO case with SCAF
February 9, 2012
Top US military general to discuss NGO case with SCAF
The US military’s top general will visit Egypt Friday and meet with the head of the ruling military council to…
Ready to form new government, Brotherhood rejects Ganzouri cabinet
February 9, 2012
Ready to form new government, Brotherhood rejects Ganzouri cabinet
The Muslim Brotherhood is ready to form a coalition government and rejects the current government headed by Prime Minister Kamal…