Egypt
Sunday’s papers: ‘Last minute confusion’ over elections deadline
October 23, 2011
Sunday’s papers: ‘Last minute confusion’ over elections deadline
While most papers lead with the ongoing crisis between the nation’s judges and lawyers, state-run Al-Ahram reports on the two-day…
Brotherhood party: We will compete for over 50% of People’s Assembly seats
October 23, 2011
Brotherhood party: We will compete for over 50% of People’s Assembly seats
The Muslim Brotherhood's political arm, the Freedom and Justice Party, has announced it will vie for more than 50 percent…
Israeli ambassador: Grapel prisoner swap nearly finalized
October 23, 2011
Israeli ambassador: Grapel prisoner swap nearly finalized
Negotiations between Egypt and Israel over swapping alleged spy Ilan Grapel for Egyptian prisoners in Israel are in their final…
Egypt faces 7 lawsuits over gas supply hiatus
October 23, 2011
Egypt faces 7 lawsuits over gas supply hiatus
Seven lawsuits over Egypt's halting of its natural gas supplies through the Sinai pipeline are now being considered by international arbitrators, according…
Egypt group urges: ‘Catch an ex-regime member’
October 22, 2011
Egypt group urges: ‘Catch an ex-regime member’
Thinking of running for office in Egypt? Not if you once belonged to ousted President Hosni Mubarak's party, say activists…
Tantawi receives Palestinian president in Cairo
October 22, 2011
Tantawi receives Palestinian president in Cairo
On Saturday Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, received Palestinian President Mahmoud…
Virgin Mary appears in Alexandria?
October 22, 2011
Virgin Mary appears in Alexandria?
Hundreds of Copts gathered in front of churches in the coastal city of Alexandria after reported sightings of the Virgin…
Thousands of Salafis protest at Kafr al-Sheikh court
October 22, 2011
Thousands of Salafis protest at Kafr al-Sheikh court
Thousands of Salafis gathered on Saturday outside Kafr al-Sheikh Court in support of a Salafi sheikh, Abu Ishaq al-Howainy, and…
Mubarak trial: Decision on replacing judges postponed
October 22, 2011
Mubarak trial: Decision on replacing judges postponed
The Cairo Appeals Court on Saturday postponed its decision on a request to replace the judges handling the trial of former…