Egypt
Tribalism competes with new forces in post-uprising Qena
May 23, 2011
Tribalism competes with new forces in post-uprising Qena
Qena - When Qena residents went to vote in the past, they generally had only one concern: that the tribe’s…
Brother of well-known Salafi Preacher imprisoned for forgery
May 23, 2011
Brother of well-known Salafi Preacher imprisoned for forgery
The Mansoura Criminal Court on Monday sentenced the brother of Salafi preacher Sheikh Mohamed Hassan and two others to three…
Al-Azhar grand sheikh denies reports of rabbi fatwa request
May 23, 2011
Al-Azhar grand sheikh denies reports of rabbi fatwa request
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on Monday denied news reports that an Israeli rabbi intends to approach him about pardoning…
Prominent journalist gives testimony about Mubarak’s wealth
May 23, 2011
Prominent journalist gives testimony about Mubarak’s wealth
A veteran journalist has given testimony to Egyptian authorities about former President Hosni Mubarak's alleged wealth, judicial sources said on…
Lawyer calls for referendum on whether to pardon Mubarak
May 23, 2011
Lawyer calls for referendum on whether to pardon Mubarak
An Egyptian lawyer has filed a lawsuit to push for a popular referendum on whether former president Hosni Mubarak should…
Egypt opens 7 Pharaonic tombs to tourists
May 23, 2011
Egypt opens 7 Pharaonic tombs to tourists
Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities on Monday announced the opening of six Pharaonic tombs to tourists after restorations had been completed.…
Naguib Sawiris says his party not intended to offset Brotherhood’s
May 23, 2011
Naguib Sawiris says his party not intended to offset Brotherhood’s
Coptic billionaire Naguib Sawiris, founder of the nascent Free Egyptians Party, said the party does not seek to counter the…
Egypt military accuses foreign elements of instigations
May 23, 2011
Egypt military accuses foreign elements of instigations
Egypt's ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) on Sunday accused "foreign elements" of attempting to sow sedition toward…
Protesters voice support of Copts at Egyptian embassy in London
May 23, 2011
Protesters voice support of Copts at Egyptian embassy in London
Dozens protested Sunday before the Egyptian embassy in London to call for the prosecution of those who burn churches in…
Salafis divided over forms of political engagement
May 23, 2011
Salafis divided over forms of political engagement
Salafi Muslims are divided over how to participate in Egypt's political life after a long absence, though a council has…