Egypt
New Egyptian foreign policy challenges regional alliances
April 20, 2011
New Egyptian foreign policy challenges regional alliances
If Egypt’s first post-revolution government plans to reshape the country’s foreign policy, particularly on issues like relations with Iran and…
Sharm el-Sheikh hospital instructed not to release Mubarak
April 20, 2011
Sharm el-Sheikh hospital instructed not to release Mubarak
Sources at Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital say the administration has been instructed not to release deposed President Hosni Mubarak, who…
Military council ratifies draft law criminalizing protests
April 20, 2011
Military council ratifies draft law criminalizing protests
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has ratified a controversial draft law criminalizing protests, strikes and demonstrations, bringing…
Qena protest leaders call for million-man march on Friday
April 20, 2011
Qena protest leaders call for million-man march on Friday
The leaders of protesters in Qena seeking to replace the newly-appointed governer, Emad Mikhail, have called for a "million-man" demonstration…
Sorour held for questioning on charges of killing protesters
April 20, 2011
Sorour held for questioning on charges of killing protesters
Former Speaker of the People's Assembly Fathi Sorour has been detained for 15 days pending investigation. He is charged with…
Interior minister mandated to restore order in Qena
April 20, 2011
Interior minister mandated to restore order in Qena
Egypt's cabinet announced on Wednesday that Minister of Interior Mansour al-Essawy would be taking the lead in countering what it…
Iranian official: No development in Egyptian-Iranian relations
April 20, 2011
Iranian official: No development in Egyptian-Iranian relations
An Iranian official said on Wednesday no decisions have been made in promoting Egyptian-Iranian relations and that developing a relationship…
Deputy PM: Brotherhood inclined to Turkish model for state
April 20, 2011
Deputy PM: Brotherhood inclined to Turkish model for state
The Muslim Brotherhood would favor a Turkish model for Egypt rather than the Iranian model for an Islamic state, Egypt's…
First round of negotiations over Saudi prince’s Toshka parcel fails
April 20, 2011
First round of negotiations over Saudi prince’s Toshka parcel fails
The first session of negotiations between Egyptian Agricultural Ministry officials and Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal over his company's land…
Egyptian reform group rejects Arab League chief nomination
April 20, 2011
Egyptian reform group rejects Arab League chief nomination
Egyptian reform movement the National Association for Change expressed its rejection of Egypt's Arab League chief nominee, Mostafa al-Fiqqi, saying…