Egypt
Electoral platform for Brotherhood party proposes new constitution
October 2, 2011
Electoral platform for Brotherhood party proposes new constitution
The electoral platform for the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party includes a proposal for a new constitution, said Ahmed…
Trial of church bombing suspects adjourned to 2 November
October 2, 2011
Trial of church bombing suspects adjourned to 2 November
The Supreme State Security Court on Sunday decided to postpone trying suspects accused of igniting sectarian strife in Imbaba. The…
Al-Azhar prepares new document on Arab Spring
October 2, 2011
Al-Azhar prepares new document on Arab Spring
Al-Azhar is currently working on a new document that will address the revolts in the Arab world and Egypt's relations…
Professor strikes start at 4 universities
October 2, 2011
Professor strikes start at 4 universities
Faculty members at Egyptian universities staged Saturday a strike at four universities, in accordance with the new academic year, demanding university…
Sunday’s papers: Meeting between military rulers and parties, countdown to elections, media crackdown
October 2, 2011
Sunday’s papers: Meeting between military rulers and parties, countdown to elections, media crackdown
News of Saturday’s meeting between the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) and leaders of 15 political parties makes…
Treachery Law not to be enforced before upcoming elections
October 2, 2011
Treachery Law not to be enforced before upcoming elections
The Treachery Law will not be enacted before the upcoming parliamentary elections, a senior government official has said. The draft…
Telecom Egypt: Unidentified saboteurs damaging cables since January
October 2, 2011
Telecom Egypt: Unidentified saboteurs damaging cables since January
Unknown saboteurs have been damaging terrestrial cables for Telecom Egypt (TE) in several areas across Egypt since January, according to…
Egypt mulls releasing US national accused of spying for Israel
October 2, 2011
Egypt mulls releasing US national accused of spying for Israel
US Consul to Cairo Roberto Powers met Saturday with Ilan Grapel, who currently stands accused of spying for Israel, at…
Egypt’s military vows not to prolong transition
October 2, 2011
Egypt’s military vows not to prolong transition
Egypt’s ruling military has agreed with political parties not to prolong the transition period beyond 2012. In a meeting with…