Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: Reactions to military official’s ‘hijack’ speech
July 13, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Reactions to military official’s ‘hijack’ speech
Most of Wednesday's papers report on reactions to the speech delivered by a military spokesman that was widely rejected by…
Brotherhood leader leaves group to join Islamist party
July 13, 2011
Brotherhood leader leaves group to join Islamist party
Prominent Muslim Brotherhood leader and reformist Mohamed Habib announced his resignation from the group Tuesday to join a fledgling Islamist…
Protesters in Tahrir end Mugamma blockade
July 13, 2011
Protesters in Tahrir end Mugamma blockade
Protesters in Tahrir Square allowed people into the Mugamma Wednesday morning after blocking the government building's entrances earlier this week. …
Army source says parliamentary vote may take place in November
July 13, 2011
Army source says parliamentary vote may take place in November
Egypt's parliamentary election may not be held until November, about two months later than originally planned, an army source said…
Tahrir Updates: Thousands show up to defy SCAF statement
July 12, 2011
Tahrir Updates: Thousands show up to defy SCAF statement
10:10pm: An unknown group distributed pamphlets in Tahrir Square calling for the establishment of a “presidential council” to rule the…
Brazilian political cartoonist lampoons military leaders
July 12, 2011
Brazilian political cartoonist lampoons military leaders
As the gap widens between the revolutionaries and their military rulers, a remote voice from across the Atlantic is increasingly…
Egyptian activists demand investigation of Omar Suleiman and Amr Moussa
July 12, 2011
Egyptian activists demand investigation of Omar Suleiman and Amr Moussa
Activists and lawyers on Tuesday filed a complaint with the attorney general, demanding an investigation of certain members of the…
Arab League secretary-general to meet Assad Wednesday
July 12, 2011
Arab League secretary-general to meet Assad Wednesday
Wagih Hanafy, manager of Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Araby’s office, said Tuesday that Araby will meet with Syrian President Bashar…
Protests erupt around the country
July 12, 2011
Protests erupt around the country
Scores of protesters staged demonstrations across the country, calling for the fulfillment of the demands of the Egyptian revolution. In…
Italy deports 70 undocumented Egyptian migrants
July 12, 2011
Italy deports 70 undocumented Egyptian migrants
Italian authorities on Tuesday detained 70 undocumented Egyptian migrants on board an Italy-bound boat, Egypt's Foreign Ministry has reported. Italy…