Egypt
Freedom and Justice Party rejects US House majority leader’s statements
August 17, 2011
Freedom and Justice Party rejects US House majority leader’s statements
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party on Wednesday criticized US House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's statements expressing concern that…
Rights watchdog condemns trial of activist for insulting military
August 17, 2011
Rights watchdog condemns trial of activist for insulting military
Egypt’s military rulers should drop legal charges being leveled against a local activist, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday, declaring…
Military council removes Facebook presidential poll over fraudulent votes
August 17, 2011
Military council removes Facebook presidential poll over fraudulent votes
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has removed a presidential poll posted on its Facebook page since…
Qatari international cooperation minister meets with Tantawi in Cairo
August 17, 2011
Qatari international cooperation minister meets with Tantawi in Cairo
Qatari Minister of International Cooperation Khaled al-Attiyah arrived in Cairo Wednesday for a two-day visit. Attiyah is scheduled to meet…
Govt oversight chief accused of concealing reports against Mubarak
August 17, 2011
Govt oversight chief accused of concealing reports against Mubarak
Several former employees at Egypt's Central Auditing Authority (CAA) accused on Tuesday the agency's head, Gawdat al-Malt, of withholding monitoring…
US religious envoy to export ‘freedom of belief’ to Egypt, Middle East
August 17, 2011
US religious envoy to export ‘freedom of belief’ to Egypt, Middle East
A proposed US envoy designated to advocate for the rights of religious minorities in the Middle East is stirring controversy…
Wednesday’s papers: Laywers criticize Mubarak’s uniform, Adly’s defense promises ‘grand events’
August 17, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Laywers criticize Mubarak’s uniform, Adly’s defense promises ‘grand events’
Today's newspapers highlight the former president's last trial session the day before yesterday and all the commotion around it. According…
Bedouins killed in South Sinai ambush
August 17, 2011
Bedouins killed in South Sinai ambush
Two Bedouin men were killed by security personnel in South Sinai’s Abu Redeis, Egypt's media reported on Wednesday. Eyewitnesses told…
Meshaal in surprise visit to Cairo, prisoner swap reportedly close
August 17, 2011
Meshaal in surprise visit to Cairo, prisoner swap reportedly close
Khaled Meshaal, leader of Palestinian faction Hamas, arrived in Cairo on Tuesday in surprise visit. Meshaal arrived from Damascus and…