Egypt
US Ambassador: America didn’t play role in Egypt’s revolution
June 27, 2011
US Ambassador: America didn’t play role in Egypt’s revolution
“I was astonished to hear the demonstrators from my office window calling for change and a better future,” said US…
Deputy PM: Parliamentary elections draft law to be presented to govt
June 27, 2011
Deputy PM: Parliamentary elections draft law to be presented to govt
The draft law on parliamentary elections will be presented to the Egyptian government on Wednesday, said Deputy Prime Minister Yehia…
Draft law adds new electoral constituencies
June 27, 2011
Draft law adds new electoral constituencies
The Interior Ministry is preparing a draft law that would add several new electoral constituencies, so as to make it…
Shias celebrate Sayeda Zeinab’s birthday in Cairo for the first time
June 27, 2011
Shias celebrate Sayeda Zeinab’s birthday in Cairo for the first time
Leaders of Egypt's Shia community celebrated the birthday of Sayeda Zeinab on Monday morning, marking the first time they have…
ElBaradei discusses Egypt’s democracy in Moscow
June 27, 2011
ElBaradei discusses Egypt’s democracy in Moscow
Egyptian presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei met on Monday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow to discuss the political…
Sectarian violence kills 2 in Shubra
June 27, 2011
Sectarian violence kills 2 in Shubra
Sectarian clashes between a number of Muslims and Coptic Christians resurfaced in the Fateh district of Shubra al-Kheima on Monday,…
Egyptian FM: Egypt to lead pan-Arab stance on Palestinian issue
June 27, 2011
Egyptian FM: Egypt to lead pan-Arab stance on Palestinian issue
Egyptian diplomacy will work on bolstering the Palestinian position in the peace process and supporting the Egyptian economy, said Foreign…
Egyptians sailing to Italy thwarted in the Mediterranean
June 27, 2011
Egyptians sailing to Italy thwarted in the Mediterranean
Egyptian authorities on Monday foiled an attempt by 45 Egyptians from the Delta area to illegally immigrate to Italy by…
Egyptian protester injured during revolution dies in hospital
June 27, 2011
Egyptian protester injured during revolution dies in hospital
Mahmoud Khaled Qotb, 24, died on Monday from injuries sustained when he was run over by car, suspected of belonging…
Ruling military council denies postponing parliament vote
June 27, 2011
Ruling military council denies postponing parliament vote
Egypt’s ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) remains firm on the September date for parliamentary elections, according to…