Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak and sons sent to criminal court amid activists’ call for second revolution
May 25, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Mubarak and sons sent to criminal court amid activists’ call for second revolution
Egypt's newspapers Wednesday focus on authorities announcement yesterday that former President Hosni Mubarak and his sons would be sent to…
Salafi leader opposes formation of Shia party in Egypt
May 24, 2011
Salafi leader opposes formation of Shia party in Egypt
Salafi leader Gamal al-Marakby has rebuked members of the Shia community in Egypt for intending to form a political party,…
Medical source: Mubarak to remain at resort hospital
May 24, 2011
Medical source: Mubarak to remain at resort hospital
Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak, who faces trial for the killing of protesters, is in a stable condition but will…
Tempers fray as Amr Moussa is included in Revolution Protection Council
May 24, 2011
Tempers fray as Amr Moussa is included in Revolution Protection Council
A scuffle broke out between supporters and opponents of Amr Moussa during a press conference at the Journalists Syndicate on…
Medical committee submits report on Mubarak’s health
May 24, 2011
Medical committee submits report on Mubarak’s health
Judicial sources said on Tuesday that the newly formed medical committee to determine the health of deposed President Hosni Mubarak…
Interior minister accepts resignations of three assistants
May 24, 2011
Interior minister accepts resignations of three assistants
Interior Minister Mansour al-Essawy accepted the resignations of three assistant ministers on Tuesday, all of whom are undergoing investigation on…
Salafis and Brotherhood to coordinate efforts in parliamentary elections
May 24, 2011
Salafis and Brotherhood to coordinate efforts in parliamentary elections
Khaled Saeed, founder of the new Fadila (meaning virtue) Party, which was founded recently by a group of Salafis, says…
Government to supervise financial resources of churches
May 24, 2011
Government to supervise financial resources of churches
Church leaders have objected to provisions in the new law on places of worship that give the government the authority…
Arab League holds extraordinary meeting on Palestine
May 24, 2011
Arab League holds extraordinary meeting on Palestine
At the request of Egypt, the permanent delegates of the Arab League held an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss…
Youth coalition to participate in Friday’s million-man protest
May 24, 2011
Youth coalition to participate in Friday’s million-man protest
The 25 January Revolution Youth Coalition (RYC) announced on Tuesday that it would be participating in the call for a…