Egypt
Abouelnaga: Implementing rulings returning companies to the state impossible
January 28, 2012
Abouelnaga: Implementing rulings returning companies to the state impossible
It is impossible to implement the administrative court's decision to return certain privatized companies to the state because the companies'…
Investigation into murder of two Copts in Qena continues
January 28, 2012
Investigation into murder of two Copts in Qena continues
The public prosecutor continued investigations on Saturday into the killing of two Copts, Asaad Sam'an, 55, a cement trader, and…
Update: Hundreds remember Friday of Anger on Qasr al-Nil Bridge, sit in at Maspero
January 28, 2012
Update: Hundreds remember Friday of Anger on Qasr al-Nil Bridge, sit in at Maspero
Despite it being the first anniversary of the most violent day of Egypt's revolution, the numbers in Tahrir Square were…
Protester who lost both eyes sues Interior Ministry
January 28, 2012
Protester who lost both eyes sues Interior Ministry
Activist Ahmed Harara, who lost both his eyes during protests, on Saturday filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Interior,…
Arab League freezes monitoring mission in Syria
January 28, 2012
Arab League freezes monitoring mission in Syria
The Arab League's monitoring mission to Syria has been frozen given the escalation of violence in the country, the Arab…
Topless protesters detained at elite Davos forum, trying to call attention to poor
January 28, 2012
Topless protesters detained at elite Davos forum, trying to call attention to poor
Three topless Ukrainian protesters were detained Saturday while trying to break into an invitation-only gathering of international CEOs and political…
Amr Moussa: SCAF will hand over power 30 June as promised
January 28, 2012
Amr Moussa: SCAF will hand over power 30 June as promised
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa said Saturday he has absolute confidence that the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) will transfer…
Defense lawyer: Mubarak should be treated like George W. Bush
January 28, 2012
Defense lawyer: Mubarak should be treated like George W. Bush
The trial of former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly has been adjourned until Sunday, Egypt's state TV said on Saturday.
EU ambassador: Brotherhood and Salafis against restricting freedom of belief
January 28, 2012
EU ambassador: Brotherhood and Salafis against restricting freedom of belief
The EU has received reassurances from the Muslim Brotherhood that there will be no restrictions on freedom of religion in…
Boko Haram to continue attacks for Sharia
January 28, 2012
Boko Haram to continue attacks for Sharia
Islamist sect Boko Haram, whose attacks have killed hundreds in Nigeria, will continue its campaign until the country is ruled…