Egypt
Tahrir protest to underscore deep frustration with Egypt’s military
July 7, 2011
Tahrir protest to underscore deep frustration with Egypt’s military
“Take to the streets on July 8, the revolution is still on,” reads graffiti on Qasr al-Aini street a few…
Egypt asks EU to cancel ban on seed exports
July 7, 2011
Egypt asks EU to cancel ban on seed exports
Egypt has asked the European Commission's office in Cairo to work on cancelling a recent ban imposed on Egyptian seed…
Amr Moussa mulls presidential run as Wafd Party candidate
July 7, 2011
Amr Moussa mulls presidential run as Wafd Party candidate
After meeting with Wafd Party leaders, presidential hopeful Amr Moussa said Wednesday he is considering running as the party's candidate.
Thursday’s papers: Friday anticipation, first lady’s alleged escape and missing prison food
July 7, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Friday anticipation, first lady’s alleged escape and missing prison food
Thursday’s news is dominated by Friday’s plans for what many papers are referring to as the “second Tahrir revolution.” For…
Govt approves controversial law on parliamentary elections
July 7, 2011
Govt approves controversial law on parliamentary elections
Egypt's interim government approved a controversial bill organizing parliamentary candidacy on Wednesday. The government has made some amendments to the…
Can Egypt’s military be trusted to defend democracy?
July 6, 2011
Can Egypt’s military be trusted to defend democracy?
As Egypt struggles to lay the foundations of a genuine democracy, the debate over the future role of the military…
Wasat Party members resign over alleged mismanagement
July 6, 2011
Wasat Party members resign over alleged mismanagement
Fifteen members of the Wasat Party tendered their resignations on Wednesday, claiming party leaders were favoring wealthy and prominent members…
Brotherhood leader says Nour and Sabbahi requested support in elections
July 6, 2011
Brotherhood leader says Nour and Sabbahi requested support in elections
Muslim Brotherhood (MB) Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie said on Wednesday that presidential hopefuls Ayman Nour and Hamdeen Sabbahi had both…
Islam allows martyrs’ families to accept blood money, says Al-Azhar president
July 6, 2011
Islam allows martyrs’ families to accept blood money, says Al-Azhar president
Al-Azhar University President Osama al-Abd said Islamic law allows the families of the revolution’s martyrs to accept blood money in…
Egyptian diplomat in Spain to follow up on business tycoon’s case
July 6, 2011
Egyptian diplomat in Spain to follow up on business tycoon’s case
Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Ahmed Fathallah on Tuesday flew to Spain to attend the inauguration of the new secretary general at…