Egypt
Tuesday’s papers: Inevitable clash between Egypt’s revolution and its army
July 17, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Inevitable clash between Egypt’s revolution and its army
The crisis between the revolution youths and Egypt’s military rulers is back to square one, as activists are calling for…
Military official: PM not authorized to replace ministers
July 17, 2011
Military official: PM not authorized to replace ministers
Egypt's Interim Constitution does not entitle the current prime minister to appoint ministers or accept their resignations, an Egyptian military…
Assailants blow up Egypt gas pipeline station
July 17, 2011
Assailants blow up Egypt gas pipeline station
Saboteurs blew up an Egyptian pipeline distribution station in northern Sinai on Tuesday that supplies natural gas to Israel, the…
Egypt protesters reject PM offer of cabinet reshuffle
July 17, 2011
Egypt protesters reject PM offer of cabinet reshuffle
Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said on Monday he would reshuffle his cabinet within a week, but crowds protesting at…
Ruling council considers relocating Mugamma employees
July 17, 2011
Ruling council considers relocating Mugamma employees
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces is considering relocating employees working in the Mugamma building in Tahrir Square to…
Swiss ambassador discusses return of Mubarak money
July 17, 2011
Swiss ambassador discusses return of Mubarak money
On 11 February, when revelers were shooting fireworks in Tahrir Square, Swiss banking officials were pinpointing accounts that could belong…
Prominent Islamist: Ruling council protects protester killers
July 17, 2011
Prominent Islamist: Ruling council protects protester killers
Islamist presidential hopeful Hazem Abu Ismail accused the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) and the attorney general…
Sharaf: Cabinet reshuffle is first step toward achieving people’s ambitions
July 17, 2011
Sharaf: Cabinet reshuffle is first step toward achieving people’s ambitions
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has chosen two deputies, Ali al-Selmy for political development and democratic affairs and Hazem al-Beblawy for…
Japanese diplomat in Cairo to discuss support for Egypt
July 17, 2011
Japanese diplomat in Cairo to discuss support for Egypt
Japan's deputy foreign minister, Koro Bessho, arrived in Cairo on Sunday morning in a two-day visit to hold talks with…