Egypt
Egypt’s Azhar blossoms in Arab Spring
September 7, 2011
Egypt’s Azhar blossoms in Arab Spring
Egypt's highest religious authority, Al-Azhar, is emerging from the shadow of ousted President Hosni Mubarak as it tries to salvage…
Military court calls on media not to comment on its provisions
September 7, 2011
Military court calls on media not to comment on its provisions
In a statement issued on Wednesday by Military Court Chief Justice Maj. Gen. Adel al-Morsy, the Egyptian media were asked…
Military warns against attacks on troops during Friday protest
September 7, 2011
Military warns against attacks on troops during Friday protest
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on Wednesday warned against any attacks on its troops during the mass…
SCAF to fund 4000 housing units in Port Said
September 7, 2011
SCAF to fund 4000 housing units in Port Said
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on Wednesday approved the construction of 4000 housing units at its…
Egypt issues decree to form temporary local councils
September 7, 2011
Egypt issues decree to form temporary local councils
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) issued a decree Wednesday ordering the formation of temporary popular councils across…
Annan discusses military cooperation with US intelligence agency director
September 7, 2011
Annan discusses military cooperation with US intelligence agency director
A member of Egypt's ruling military council met on Wednesday with a US delegation led by Lieutenant General Ronald Burgess,…
Five Palestinians arrested for entering Egypt illegally
September 7, 2011
Five Palestinians arrested for entering Egypt illegally
Five Palestinians headed for Cairo were arrested Wednesday in an ambush inthe Be’r al-Abd area in North Sinai. State-run news…
Farmers Union to attend Friday protests
September 7, 2011
Farmers Union to attend Friday protests
Egypt's Farmers Union will participate in planned demonstrations Friday, the union announced Wednesday. Secular and liberal groups have called for…
Wednesday’s papers: New witnesses in the Mubarak trial, and encouraging words from finance minister
September 7, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: New witnesses in the Mubarak trial, and encouraging words from finance minister
As Mubarak’s trial resumes Wednesday, both the prosecution and defense look to regroup after Monday’s proceedings, which were marred by…
Court postpones lawsuit demanding dismissal of attorney general
September 7, 2011
Court postpones lawsuit demanding dismissal of attorney general
The State Council Administrative Court postponed the review of a lawsuit to dismiss Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud until 25…