Egypt
Salafi party deems Tahrir protesters thugs and NDP members
July 19, 2011
Salafi party deems Tahrir protesters thugs and NDP members
The Salafi Nour Party’s spokesman Youssry Hamad on Tuesday described the Tahrir Square protesters as thugs, remnants of the dissolved…
US House bill to limit aid to Egypt, Palestinians
July 19, 2011
US House bill to limit aid to Egypt, Palestinians
A House panel unveiled a bill Monday that would block US aid to Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority…
Egypt’s military seeks future political role
July 19, 2011
Egypt’s military seeks future political role
Egypt's ruling generals are seeking to enshrine a future role for themselves with considerable independence from civilian leaders and possibly…
Minister confirms legitimacy of Tahrir protesters’ demands
July 19, 2011
Minister confirms legitimacy of Tahrir protesters’ demands
Minister of Manpower and Immigration Ahmed Hassan al-Borai said Monday that the Tahrir Square protesters’ demands were legitimate, adding that…
Ministers to continue serving until replacements sworn in
July 19, 2011
Ministers to continue serving until replacements sworn in
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said on Tuesday that the current members of his cabinet will continue their work until its…
Israel holds 3 Egyptian minors for trial
July 19, 2011
Israel holds 3 Egyptian minors for trial
An Israeli court on Wednesday will start the second session for trying three Egyptian minors from Sinai. The minors are…
Tantawi meets with US general in Cairo
July 19, 2011
Tantawi meets with US general in Cairo
The head of Egypt's ruling military council on Tuesday met with a US general to discuss political developments in the…
Sudanese opposition leader to visit Cairo Wednesday
July 19, 2011
Sudanese opposition leader to visit Cairo Wednesday
Sudanese opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi has announced plans to arrive in Cairo on Wednesday. Turabi, who is also chairman of…
Arab League chief: I’ll quit if I fail to do something useful
July 19, 2011
Arab League chief: I’ll quit if I fail to do something useful
Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby on Monday said he would quit his post if he fails to do something…