Egypt
Al-Tahrir newspaper launches, hoping to be voice of opposition
July 3, 2011
Al-Tahrir newspaper launches, hoping to be voice of opposition
The much-anticipated daily newspaper Al-Tahrir hit newsstands Sunday, marking the strong return of defiant editor Ibrahim Eissa, who was forced…
Salafis outnumber Muslim Brothers 20-to-1, says presidential hopeful
July 3, 2011
Salafis outnumber Muslim Brothers 20-to-1, says presidential hopeful
Egyptian presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh estimated the number of people affiliated with Salafi groups in Egypt at around…
Syrians protest outside Arab League building
July 3, 2011
Syrians protest outside Arab League building
Dozens of Cairo-based Syrians staged a protest on Sunday in front of the Arab League building, decrying Arab silence over…
Nour says presidency deal with ElBaradei out of question
July 3, 2011
Nour says presidency deal with ElBaradei out of question
Ayman Nour, presidential hopeful and founder of the liberal Ghad Party, said the suggestion that he might cede his presidential…
Egypt: Achieving justice in Lebanon only way to deter criminals
July 3, 2011
Egypt: Achieving justice in Lebanon only way to deter criminals
Achieving justice in Lebanon is “the only way to deter criminals,” Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi said Sunday in a…
Groups pull out of Tahrir to gear up for Friday’s rally
July 3, 2011
Groups pull out of Tahrir to gear up for Friday’s rally
Four political movements on Saturday announced their withdrawal from a sit-in in Tahrir that started three days ago to call…
April 6 Movement denies plot to attack prisons and induce chaos
July 3, 2011
April 6 Movement denies plot to attack prisons and induce chaos
Egypt's April 6 Youth Movement has denied press reports that it has plans to invade prisons and induce chaos during…
Oman adviser knows all Mubarak’s secrets, says media professional
July 3, 2011
Oman adviser knows all Mubarak’s secrets, says media professional
An adviser to Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said is the only person who knows all former president Hosni Mubarak' secrets,…
Protests support Salafi preacher charged with igniting sectarian strife
July 3, 2011
Protests support Salafi preacher charged with igniting sectarian strife
Around 200 people protested on Sunday morning in front of a Cairo court to support a Salafi preacher charged with…
Egypt foreign minister: Relations with Iran not at Gulf’s expense
July 3, 2011
Egypt foreign minister: Relations with Iran not at Gulf’s expense
Gulf security is a priority that receives Egypt's full attention, said Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi on Sunday, adding that Egypt’s…