Egypt
Jama’a al-Islamiya bans leaders from TV interviews with unveiled presenters
June 22, 2011
Jama’a al-Islamiya bans leaders from TV interviews with unveiled presenters
Jama'a al-Islamiya leaders will not appear on television with unveiled female presenters, the group's spokesperson said Tuesday.
Remnants of Islamic, Coptic buildings discovered in Luxor
June 22, 2011
Remnants of Islamic, Coptic buildings discovered in Luxor
An Egyptian expedition team working in Luxor discovered remnants of ancient Islamic and Coptic buildings, the Ministry of Antiquities announced…
PM Sharaf denies intent to replace ministers
June 22, 2011
PM Sharaf denies intent to replace ministers
Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Tuesday denied reports that he intends to replace five interim ministers.
Minister: Egypt won’t offer Israel lower gas prices than Jordan
June 22, 2011
Minister: Egypt won’t offer Israel lower gas prices than Jordan
Egypt would not accept any export deal that offers Israel lower natural gas prices than it charges Jordan, Petroleum Minister…
Officials: 2 Egyptian policemen killed in Sinai
June 22, 2011
Officials: 2 Egyptian policemen killed in Sinai
Security officials say unidentified assailants have killed two policemen and wounded another two when they opened fire on their patrol…
Defying leadership, Brotherhood youth form new party
June 21, 2011
Defying leadership, Brotherhood youth form new party
A group of young Muslim Brotherhood members announced the formation of their own political party on Tuesday, separate from the…
Mubarak loyalist to lead Egypt’s foreign policy
June 21, 2011
Mubarak loyalist to lead Egypt’s foreign policy
The appointment of Mohamed El-Orabi as Egypt’s new foreign minister represents the continuation of the former regime’s policies in both…
European Parliament slams Amr Moussa for his close ties to Mubarak
June 21, 2011
European Parliament slams Amr Moussa for his close ties to Mubarak
Members of the European Parliament and the Egyptian community in Brussels have criticized presidential candidate Amr Moussa for his close…
Egypt judicial panel to investigate torture claims
June 21, 2011
Egypt judicial panel to investigate torture claims
Egypt’s public prosecutor has set up a panel of judges to look into claims of police torture before and after…
Israeli spy suspect interrogated for the 8th time
June 21, 2011
Israeli spy suspect interrogated for the 8th time
Ilan Grapel, the Israeli officer suspected of espionage, underwent his eighth official session of interogation on Tuesday. A judicial source…