Egypt
Egypt’s new Parliament elects FJP figure as speaker
January 23, 2012
Egypt’s new Parliament elects FJP figure as speaker
Egypt's Islamist-led Parliament voted to appoint Mohamed Saad al-Katatny as People’s Assembly speaker during its first session. Katatny competed with…
Thirty-five Egyptian fishermen rescued from sinking boat
January 23, 2012
Thirty-five Egyptian fishermen rescued from sinking boat
Sudanese authorities have rescued 35 Egyptian fishermen who were on board two ships that sunk off the coast of Sudan,…
Adly’s lawyers insist on hearing testimony from military leader
January 23, 2012
Adly’s lawyers insist on hearing testimony from military leader
The defense team for Egypt's former interior minister on Monday insisted on hearing testimony from the military's chief of staff…
Minister: Supply increase helps relieve fuel shortage
January 23, 2012
Minister: Supply increase helps relieve fuel shortage
An increase in supplies over the past five days helped relieve Egypt's ongoing gas and diesel fuel shortage, Egypt's petroleum…
A violence-free election raises questions about SCAF’s intentions
January 23, 2012
A violence-free election raises questions about SCAF’s intentions
The commencement of the first parliamentary session on Monday leads Egyptians to reevaluate the traditional association between elections and violence.…
New Salafi MPs alter oath in possible sign of what’s to come
January 23, 2012
New Salafi MPs alter oath in possible sign of what’s to come
The inaugural session of Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak People's Assembly kicked off on Monday with ultra-orthodox Islamists insisting on adding…
State TV boosts security ahead of revolution celebrations
January 23, 2012
State TV boosts security ahead of revolution celebrations
State TV building authorities have stepped up security measures ahead of celebrations planned for 25 January to commemorate the first…
Interior minister pledges respect for human rights, rule of law
January 23, 2012
Interior minister pledges respect for human rights, rule of law
Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim pledged on Monday that police services will work diligently to maintain security and the rule…
Airlines cancel flights to Egypt over concerns of violence
January 23, 2012
Airlines cancel flights to Egypt over concerns of violence
Seven airlines canceled flights to Cairo on Monday out of fear that violence will take place during celebrations for the…
Monday’s papers: Defense lawyer says Mubarak still rules Egypt
January 23, 2012
Monday’s papers: Defense lawyer says Mubarak still rules Egypt
Egypt’s papers led this morning with stories about top defense lawyer Farid al-Deeb's proclamation that Hosni Mubarak is still technically…