Egypt
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…
Egypt to launch research satellite in 2015
February 15, 2012
Egypt to launch research satellite in 2015
Egypt has postponed the launch of a new research satellite from 2013 to 2015, said Medhat Mokhtar, the National Authority…
Advisory Council insists constitution precede president
February 15, 2012
Advisory Council insists constitution precede president
The Advisory Council to Egypt’s military leaders said Tuesday that a new constitution must be drafted before presidential elections, a…