Egypt
Finance minister says military council rejected resignation
October 12, 2011
Finance minister says military council rejected resignation
Finance Minister Hazem al-Beblawy has told Al-Masry Al-Youm that the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) rejected his…
Wednesday’s papers: ‘When will you have your fill of your children’s blood?’
October 12, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: ‘When will you have your fill of your children’s blood?’
The fallout from the Maspero events continues in today’s papers as people try to come to terms with how the…
Israel apologizes to Egypt for police deaths
October 12, 2011
Israel apologizes to Egypt for police deaths
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak apologised to Egypt for the deaths of at least five of its security personnel in…
Maspero violence raises doubts over prospects for peaceful elections
October 11, 2011
Maspero violence raises doubts over prospects for peaceful elections
Candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled to begin on 28 November, are to be announced on Wednesday. Campaigning for…
Army is responsible for Maspero bloodshed, says human rights lawyer
October 11, 2011
Army is responsible for Maspero bloodshed, says human rights lawyer
The autopsies of 17 people killed in Sunday’s violence near the Maspero TV building show the army is entirely responsible…
Information minister: State television ‘impartial’ in Maspero coverage
October 11, 2011
Information minister: State television ‘impartial’ in Maspero coverage
State television was neutral in covering Sunday’s violence at Maspero, where 25 people were killed in clashes between army troops…
Military intensifies training to ‘secure home front’
October 11, 2011
Military intensifies training to ‘secure home front’
The armed forces on Tuesday began a training program called “Victory – 5” to prepare low-ranked officers for Egypt’s new…
With clashes, Egyptians lose trust in military ruler
October 11, 2011
With clashes, Egyptians lose trust in military ruler
Eight months ago, Egypt's military ruler was a hero to the masses for taking their side in the revolt that…
Political forces disagree over whether to boycott elections
October 11, 2011
Political forces disagree over whether to boycott elections
Political forces have differed on whether to participate in the 28 November parliamentary elections, for which potential candidates have a…
Deal reached on prisoner exchange involving captive Israeli soldier
October 11, 2011
Deal reached on prisoner exchange involving captive Israeli soldier
A spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas confirmed on Tuesday a prisoner swap deal had been reached with Israel…