Egypt
Political forces call for ‘Second Friday of Anger’
January 26, 2012
Political forces call for ‘Second Friday of Anger’
More than 50 political groups and parties on Thursday announced their intention to participate in protests planned for 27 January,…
Adly’s lawyer claims communication blackout was response to Israeli hacking
January 26, 2012
Adly’s lawyer claims communication blackout was response to Israeli hacking
The suspension of communication services during the January 2011 uprising was a response to an Israeli hacking of a local…
Policeman killed in Qena during car chase
January 26, 2012
Policeman killed in Qena during car chase
A police officer was killed in Qena Wednesday as security forces pursued three men who had seized a truck, said…
Egypt bans travel for members of US-funded groups
January 26, 2012
Egypt bans travel for members of US-funded groups
Egypt's military-led authorities have told several American pro-democracy activists, including the son of a member of President Barack Obama's cabinet,…
Under military rule, Egypt falls in press freedom rankings
January 26, 2012
Under military rule, Egypt falls in press freedom rankings
Press freedom in Egypt has suffered under military rule, with the country dropping 39 spots on the annual Press Freedom…
Ansar al-Jihad message backs Al-Qaeda’s Zawahiri
January 26, 2012
Ansar al-Jihad message backs Al-Qaeda’s Zawahiri
The Ansar al-Jihad terrorist organization in Sinai announced in an internet message Tuesday its complete support for Ayman al-Zawahiri, head…
Thursday’s papers: Mostly positive spin on revolution anniversary
January 26, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Mostly positive spin on revolution anniversary
Pictures of Tahrir Square packed with hundreds of thousands of protesters on the anniversary of the 25 January revolution dominate…
Experts deactivate bomb on Libyan jet in Cairo
January 26, 2012
Experts deactivate bomb on Libyan jet in Cairo
Explosives experts at Cairo International Airport deactivated a bomb Wednesday that had been placed on a Libyan Airlines jet, said…
Salafi presidential hopeful wants Shura Council abolished
January 26, 2012
Salafi presidential hopeful wants Shura Council abolished
Salafi presidential hopeful Hazem Abu Ismail is proposing that Egypt cancel elections for the Shura Council, the upper house of…
Politicians: Thuggery exclusion in emergency law a loophole
January 25, 2012
Politicians: Thuggery exclusion in emergency law a loophole
Parties from across the political spectrum demanded that the head of the military council, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, cancel the…