Egypt

Former deputy PM rules out death sentence for Mubarak

Former deputy PM rules out death sentence for Mubarak

Ousted leader Hosni Mubarak will not face the death penalty, but will also not be acquitted, former Deputy Prime Minister…
Pro-army writer: Wide segment of Egyptians ‘fed up’ with revolution

Pro-army writer: Wide segment of Egyptians ‘fed up’ with revolution

The books burned when the Institut d'Egypte caught fire during clashes in late December were much more important than a…
Revolutionary list should focus on drafting new constitution, says doctor

Revolutionary list should focus on drafting new constitution, says doctor

The first priority for winning candidates from the Revolution Continues Coalition (RCC) should be to draft a constitution that suits…
Runoffs begin for third phase of parliamentary elections

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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…
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