Egypt
National Accord Conference calls for constitution before elections
June 21, 2011
National Accord Conference calls for constitution before elections
The National Accord Conference’s elections committee on Tuesday issued its final recommendations to be submitted to the military council, including…
Spain investigates how Hussein Salem obtained citizenship
June 21, 2011
Spain investigates how Hussein Salem obtained citizenship
An Egyptian source following the Spanish government's investigations into Egyptian business tycoon Hussein Salem said it is investigating whether Hussein…
Al-Azhar begins efforts to stop bloodshed in Libya
June 21, 2011
Al-Azhar begins efforts to stop bloodshed in Libya
Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, head of Al-Azhar, the highest-ranking religious institution in the Sunni Muslim world, met on Tuesday with…
Saudi fund offers US$750mn in grants for Egyptian development
June 21, 2011
Saudi fund offers US$750mn in grants for Egyptian development
A Saudi fund has offered the Egyptian government US$750 million in grants for Egyptian development.
Court ruling on Gaza steel wall postponed to 28 June
June 21, 2011
Court ruling on Gaza steel wall postponed to 28 June
An Egyptian court on Tuesday postponed issuing a ruling on a case calling for a halt to the construction of…
Wall or no wall, Rafah’s smuggling business continues
June 21, 2011
Wall or no wall, Rafah’s smuggling business continues
Rafah – A few months ago, it was a construction site busy with cranes and drills, 80 meters from the…
Court postpones review of case against local councils
June 21, 2011
Court postpones review of case against local councils
The Administrative Court on Tuesday postponed the review of a case calling for the dissolution of all local councils across…
Expelled Brotherhood leader clarifies his political position
June 21, 2011
Expelled Brotherhood leader clarifies his political position
Egypt’s next president should respect religion and act according to national interests rather than foreign dictations, said potential Islamist presidential…
Church demands investigation of former minister for church blast
June 21, 2011
Church demands investigation of former minister for church blast
Coptic Church authorities on Tuesday requested the investigation of former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly in connection to the bombing of…
Meeting between Pope and Supreme Guide postponed
June 21, 2011
Meeting between Pope and Supreme Guide postponed
A meeting scheduled for Tuesday between the Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie and Coptic Pope Shenouda III will be…