Egypt
Experts say Turkish model cannot be imported as is
July 2, 2011
Experts say Turkish model cannot be imported as is
Despite much talk about the possibility of reproducing the Turkish state model in Egypt, which would give the military a…
US: Will continue talks with Brotherhood but does not support one group or candidate
July 2, 2011
US: Will continue talks with Brotherhood but does not support one group or candidate
The limited talks the US started with the Muslim Brotherhood in 2006 will continue, said Mark Toner, spokesperson for the US…
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
July 2, 2011
Study alleges tear gas used on protesters in Cairo potentially ‘lethal’
The “We Are All Khaled Saeed” Facebook page has published a detailed research paper on the tear gas used by security forces…
German farm in E.coli probe grew Egyptian seeds
July 2, 2011
German farm in E.coli probe grew Egyptian seeds
Fenugreek seeds imported from Egypt and linked to a deadly strain of E.coli in Germany were grown at the…
Key US lawmaker condemns Muslim Brotherhood talks
July 2, 2011
Key US lawmaker condemns Muslim Brotherhood talks
A key US lawmaker on Friday condemned contacts between President Barack Obama's administration and Egypt's once-banned Muslim Brotherhood, warning…
Earlier violence draws crowds to Friday protests in solidarity with martyrs’ families
July 1, 2011
Earlier violence draws crowds to Friday protests in solidarity with martyrs’ families
More than 1000 people gathered in the hastily planned Tahrir Square protests Friday, in response to earlier clashes on Tuesday…
Protests in 5 governorates condemn Tahrir violence
July 1, 2011
Protests in 5 governorates condemn Tahrir violence
Thousands of citizens protested Friday across five governorates to push for faster trials for those accused of killing protesters during…
Harassment of girls provokes Upper Egypt sectarian feud
July 1, 2011
Harassment of girls provokes Upper Egypt sectarian feud
Egyptian authorities have controlled a sectarian clash that began Thursday night and continued until dawn Friday in Qolosna village in…
Egypt second country to recognize South Sudan
July 1, 2011
Egypt second country to recognize South Sudan
Foreign Minister Mohamed al-Orabi said Friday that Egypt will be the second country after North Sudan to officially recognize South…
People ‘ready to hang gallows in Tahrir’ says Friday sermon preacher
July 1, 2011
People ‘ready to hang gallows in Tahrir’ says Friday sermon preacher
Hundreds of citizens flocked to Tahrir Square on Friday morning to participate in the "Friday of Retribution and Loyalty to…