Egypt
ElBaradei backs constitution before elections in TV interview
June 13, 2011
ElBaradei backs constitution before elections in TV interview
As the divide over when a new constitution should be drafted widens, potential presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei reiterated his support for…
Monday’s papers: Israeli officer arrested, Islamic alliance proposed, police reconciliation sought
June 13, 2011
Monday’s papers: Israeli officer arrested, Islamic alliance proposed, police reconciliation sought
Sunday’s arrest of an Israeli intelligence officer occupies center stage in Monday’s papers. As always, the difference in coverage between…
Electricity workers say they won’t cut services during protests
June 13, 2011
Electricity workers say they won’t cut services during protests
Workers at electric power stations on Sunday continued protests to demand fairer pay and the dismissal of electricity authority leaders,…
Renowned Islamic preacher returns to Egypt after 13 years in exile
June 13, 2011
Renowned Islamic preacher returns to Egypt after 13 years in exile
A prominent Islamic preacher on Sunday returned to Egypt from the United Arab Emirates after 13 years in exile. After…
Israel: We have no information about arrest of Mossad officer
June 13, 2011
Israel: We have no information about arrest of Mossad officer
The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Monday denied any knowledge of an Israeli officer's arrest in Cairo. Egyptian authorities on Sunday…
Party leaders, revolution youth predict more protests in interim period
June 13, 2011
Party leaders, revolution youth predict more protests in interim period
Several party and revolution youth group leaders have said they expect calls for Friday protests in Tahrir Square to continue,…
Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party to hold internal elections
June 13, 2011
Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party to hold internal elections
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party will hold internal elections on Thursday to select its governorate secretaries and other…
Egypt backs French candidate for IMF top post
June 13, 2011
Egypt backs French candidate for IMF top post
Egypt has formally voiced its support for France’s candidate for the post of International Monetary Fund (IMF) director, Christine Lagarde.…
ElBaradei calls on political forces to put aside differences
June 13, 2011
ElBaradei calls on political forces to put aside differences
Presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei has called on the various political forces to put their differences aside and work for the…