Egypt
Military council continues to reject extension of transitional period
June 15, 2011
Military council continues to reject extension of transitional period
The Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces (SCAF) has no intention of extending the transitional period in Egypt, said…
NAC prepares draft law on parliamentary elections
June 15, 2011
NAC prepares draft law on parliamentary elections
The NAC’s Legal Committee has prepared a draft law on parliamentary elections to be discussed during the NAC Secretariat meeting…
NAC requests military council to decide constitution battle
June 15, 2011
NAC requests military council to decide constitution battle
In a letter signed by 56 political parties and movements, the National Association for Change (NAC) has requested the Supreme…
Secular novelist accuses Salafis of attacking his home
June 15, 2011
Secular novelist accuses Salafis of attacking his home
Novelist Alaa Hamed, representative of the Egyptian Secular Party, accused Salafi leaders of destroying the fence around his house with…
Amr Moussa: Egypt not ready for parliamentary elections
June 15, 2011
Amr Moussa: Egypt not ready for parliamentary elections
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa has reiterated his call for postponing parliamentary elections until after presidential elections. During his meeting with…
ElBaradei’s proposed bill contains no political role for Egyptian military
June 15, 2011
ElBaradei’s proposed bill contains no political role for Egyptian military
Egyptian presidentialcandidate Mohamed ElBaradei on Wednesday proposed constitutional principles that did not contain any political role for the military. His…
Fatah official: Abbas-Meshaal meeting to determine nominees for prime minister
June 15, 2011
Fatah official: Abbas-Meshaal meeting to determine nominees for prime minister
The upcoming meeting between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas Political Bureau Chief Khaled Meshaal is intended to resolve disagreements…
Authorities: Volcanic ash cloud dissipating from Egypt’s airspace
June 15, 2011
Authorities: Volcanic ash cloud dissipating from Egypt’s airspace
An ash cloud created after the eruption of an Eritrean volcano has dissipated from Egypt's airspace, Egypt's Meteorological Department said Wednesday.…
Palestinians: We’re not seeking unilateral declaration of state
June 15, 2011
Palestinians: We’re not seeking unilateral declaration of state
Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat on Wednesday said Ramallah does not intend, following a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil…
Lawyers gather signatures for no-confidence vote against syndicate chief
June 15, 2011
Lawyers gather signatures for no-confidence vote against syndicate chief
Egyptian lawyers on Wednesday said they had gathered about 1000 signatures from their colleagues in various governorates calling for a…