Egypt
Saudi prince: Saudi Arabia would never support Egypt’s Salafis
January 23, 2012
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?
January 23, 2012
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
January 23, 2012
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
January 23, 2012
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
January 23, 2012
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…
SCAF issues pre-25 Jan concessions, activists shrug
January 23, 2012
SCAF issues pre-25 Jan concessions, activists shrug
Egypt’s ruling generals in recent days have issued a wave of promises to the country’s protestors, dissidents and victims of…
Woman dies in clashes over scarce butane gas cylinders
January 23, 2012
Woman dies in clashes over scarce butane gas cylinders
Amid reports that the cabinet will meet Tuesday to discuss shortages of fuel and butane gas cylinders, a woman died…
As Parliament convenes, others take to the streets
January 23, 2012
As Parliament convenes, others take to the streets
Thousands of protesters coming from different parts of Cairo have gathered in the vicinity of the People's Assembly, which held…
Two men commit suicide in Cairo
January 23, 2012
Two men commit suicide in Cairo
Two incidents of suicide occurred in Cairo on Monday. One young man jumped from the Cairo Tower in Zamalek and…
Celebrations and protests compete for attention outside Parliament
January 23, 2012
Celebrations and protests compete for attention outside Parliament
There was almost a party atmosphere on Maglis al-Shaab Street, where the Parliament building is located, this morning. Men carrying…