Egypt
Salafi group denies link to Arish assault
August 2, 2011
Salafi group denies link to Arish assault
The Salafi Group in North Sinai has denied any connection to the recent attacks in Arish that left five…
164 Egyptians return from Libya, escaping turmoil
August 2, 2011
164 Egyptians return from Libya, escaping turmoil
Two Tunisian planes arrived in Cairo Tuesday morning, carrying 164 Egyptians who had fled turmoil in Libya to Tunisia.
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit
August 2, 2011
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit
A man injured during the January uprising has accused three policemen - including a captain - of forcing him to…
Revolutionary alliance announces march for detained protesters
August 2, 2011
Revolutionary alliance announces march for detained protesters
The Alliance of Revolutionary Forces on Tuesday called for daily marches until the middle of Ramadan to demand the release…
Amid preparations for trial, doubts loom about Mubarak’s public appearance
August 1, 2011
Amid preparations for trial, doubts loom about Mubarak’s public appearance
The world and Egyptians alike await the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak before the Cairo Criminal Court this Wednesday.…
Workers start Ramadan with labor protests in key cities
August 1, 2011
Workers start Ramadan with labor protests in key cities
The first day of Ramadan saw a continuation of industrial action in various sectors around the country, with protests reports…
US Congress assigns special envoy for Middle East minority affairs
August 1, 2011
US Congress assigns special envoy for Middle East minority affairs
The US congress on Monday assigned a special envoy for minority affairs in the Middle East and Asia, and allocated…
Egypt starts Ramadan with power cuts
August 1, 2011
Egypt starts Ramadan with power cuts
Residents of several Egyptian cities have complained of numerous power cuts on the first day of Ramadan.
Military, with civilian support, forcibly clears Tahrir sit-in
August 1, 2011
Military, with civilian support, forcibly clears Tahrir sit-in
Military police, Central Security Forces and civilian supporters forcibly opened Tahrir Square to traffic Monday afternoon, tearing down tents and…
Secular parties to form coalition against religious movements
August 1, 2011
Secular parties to form coalition against religious movements
Professor of Political Science Amr Hamzawy, in a conference of five political parties on Sunday, said secular political parties would…