Egypt
Tahrir protesters to continue sit-in during Ramadan
July 19, 2011
Tahrir protesters to continue sit-in during Ramadan
Protesters in Tahrir Square have announced they plan to continue their sit-in during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. During…
Political parties announce new coalition in Suez
July 19, 2011
Political parties announce new coalition in Suez
Many political parties and forces in Suez decided to form a coalition to protect the revolution and public property. Political…
ElBaradei: New cabinet should be granted full powers
July 19, 2011
ElBaradei: New cabinet should be granted full powers
Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei renewed calls on Tuesday to grant the prime minister's cabinet full powers. Prime Minister Essam Sharaf…
Israelis board Gaza-bound flotilla with little resistance, take over ship
July 19, 2011
Israelis board Gaza-bound flotilla with little resistance, take over ship
Israeli naval forces late morning on Tuesday forcefully took over the French vessel Dignite al-Karama en route to Gaza to…
PM Essam Sharaf leaves hospital after fatigue
July 19, 2011
PM Essam Sharaf leaves hospital after fatigue
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf left Dar al-Fouad hospital late on Monday after his health condition improved. Sharaf, 59, suffered from…
Tuesday’s papers: Swearing-in delayed, former senior officials’ trials broadcasted
July 19, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Swearing-in delayed, former senior officials’ trials broadcasted
Both state-run and independent newspapers shed light on protesters’ escalating anger over the new ministers nominated to Prime Minister Essam…
Trials of ex-officials present myriad challenges
July 18, 2011
Trials of ex-officials present myriad challenges
With dozens of officials from former President Hosni Mubarak’s regime, including his sons, closest aides, and at least eight former…
Tahrir protesters reject PM’s cabinet changes
July 18, 2011
Tahrir protesters reject PM’s cabinet changes
Demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square criticized the cabinet reshuffle recently announced by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf, pointing out that several…
Egypt’s military rulers name electoral council head
July 18, 2011
Egypt’s military rulers name electoral council head
Egypt's military rulers commissioned a top judge Monday to form an electoral commission, starting the process of organizing the country's…