Egypt
Monday’s papers: A wave of protests in the lead-up to 25 January
January 16, 2012
Monday’s papers: A wave of protests in the lead-up to 25 January
Today's newspapers highlight the military council's announcement that the presidential candidate nominations will start in April for the elections planned…
In memoir, ex-Muslim Sister paints an unflattering picture
January 16, 2012
In memoir, ex-Muslim Sister paints an unflattering picture
As the Muslim Brotherhood strives to project the image of a moderate and democratic political organization, a book featuring the…
Journalist sues Tantawi over downtown traffic detours
January 16, 2012
Journalist sues Tantawi over downtown traffic detours
An Egyptian journalist on Sunday filed a lawsuit against Egypt's military leader, Hussein Tantawi, to demand the reopening of streets…
Upper Egypt train movement remains stalled due to protests
January 16, 2012
Upper Egypt train movement remains stalled due to protests
Upper Egypt-bound trains are stalled for a second day due to protests blocking railroads in Qena and Sohag governorates, Egyptian…
Former regime supporters attack event criticizing SCAF
January 16, 2012
Former regime supporters attack event criticizing SCAF
People loyal to Egypt's former regime attacked several April 6 Youth Movement activists Sunday in Sharqiya Governorate while they were…
Nominations for Egypt presidential race open mid-April
January 16, 2012
Nominations for Egypt presidential race open mid-April
Egypt will open nominations on 15 April for the first presidential election since Hosni Mubarak was ousted by a popular…
Tantawi flies to Libya for economy talks
January 16, 2012
Tantawi flies to Libya for economy talks
Egypt's military ruler flew Monday morning to the Libyan capital of Tripoli, where he will hold talks with transitional authorities,…
Doctors Syndicate appoints lawyer to defend virginity tests doctor
January 15, 2012
Doctors Syndicate appoints lawyer to defend virginity tests doctor
The Doctors Syndicate has appointed a lawyer to represent the army doctor undergoing a military trial for conducting a virginity…
Head of National Council for Women to be replaced
January 15, 2012
Head of National Council for Women to be replaced
Farkhonda Hassan, the head of the National Council for Women (NWC), is to be replaced by Mervat al-Talawy, the former…
People have the right to revolt against tyrants, says grand sheikh
January 15, 2012
People have the right to revolt against tyrants, says grand sheikh
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb broke with strict traditional interpretations of Islamic law on Sunday by arguing that people have…