Egypt
Runoffs begin for third phase of parliamentary elections
January 10, 2012
Runoffs begin for third phase of parliamentary elections
Polling stations opened at 8 am Tuesday as runoff elections for the third phase of elections for Egypt's lower house…
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
January 10, 2012
Ahead of revolution anniversary, disagreements over power transfer
In the lead-up to the first year anniversary of the 25 January revolution, calls have intensified for a swift handover…
US ambassador: We fully support the Egyptian economy
January 10, 2012
US ambassador: We fully support the Egyptian economy
The US is helping the Egyptian economy survive in this difficult time and be able to compete with other economies,…
Al-Azhar reform draft law stirs controversy
January 9, 2012
Al-Azhar reform draft law stirs controversy
The draft bill proposed by leaders of Al-Azhar to reform the oldest Sunni Muslim institution has sparked controversy among some…
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
January 9, 2012
Salafi leader offers Egypt army ‘safe exit’
There was a time when Islamist lawyer Hazem Salah Abu Ismail's toughest challenge was brokering business deals and marriages. Now…
Court annuls Qena election results, blocking famous NDP candidate
January 9, 2012
Court annuls Qena election results, blocking famous NDP candidate
The Administrative Court of the Upper Egyptian governorate of Qena issued a verdict on Monday night annulling parliamentary election results…
Advisory Council rejects presidential elections before a new constitution
January 9, 2012
Advisory Council rejects presidential elections before a new constitution
Mohamed Nour Farahat, secretary general of the Advisory Council, has said that the Constitutional Declaration voted on in the March…
Brotherhood calls for presidential elections as constitution is being written
January 9, 2012
Brotherhood calls for presidential elections as constitution is being written
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has called on the military council to hold presidential elections at the same…
Brotherhood, Salafis to compete in runoffs
January 9, 2012
Brotherhood, Salafis to compete in runoffs
The final part of parliamentary elections on Tuesday will witness fierce competition between the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party…
Mubarak-era figures recycle careers in rural Egypt
January 9, 2012
Mubarak-era figures recycle careers in rural Egypt
Far from Egypt's cities where Hosni Mubarak's old allies might fear to face the electorate, figures from the deposed leader's…