Egypt
Islamist activist: Egypt uprising inspired by Iranian revolution
April 18, 2011
Islamist activist: Egypt uprising inspired by Iranian revolution
An Egyptian opposition activist said during a visit to Tehran that Egypt’s revolution had been inspired by Iran’s 1979 revolution.…
Govt eases restrictions on launching satellite TV channels
April 18, 2011
Govt eases restrictions on launching satellite TV channels
The Egyptian government has approved measures to facilitate the establishment of privately-owned TV channels, including removing the requirement to obtain…
A split in the Muslim Brotherhood? Not so easy.
April 17, 2011
A split in the Muslim Brotherhood? Not so easy.
“The Muslim Brotherhood is my family, my past, present and future... Nobody can resign from his thoughts, his people and…
Prosecutors question Mubarak’s sons in Tora prison
April 17, 2011
Prosecutors question Mubarak’s sons in Tora prison
Prosecutors on Sunday questioned Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, sons of ousted President Hosni Mubarak, inside the Tora prison, where they…
Political forces welcome official demise of former ruling party
April 17, 2011
Political forces welcome official demise of former ruling party
Political parties and the Muslim Brotherhood group all welcomed the decision of the Supreme Administrative Court on Sunday to dissolve…
Nationwide protests against educational sector heads
April 17, 2011
Nationwide protests against educational sector heads
A number of protests calling for the resignation of senior figures in the education sector took place on Sunday. Sixteen…
Islamic Jihad to sue 100 officers for allegedly killing and torturing
April 17, 2011
Islamic Jihad to sue 100 officers for allegedly killing and torturing
The Islamic Jihad group said it will file lawsuits against 100 police officers who had allegedly killed and tortured group…
Egypt refers former PM, finance minister to court
April 17, 2011
Egypt refers former PM, finance minister to court
Egypt referred on Sunday its former prime minister and finance minister to court on charges of squandering public funds, the…
Military committee to inspect State Security documents
April 17, 2011
Military committee to inspect State Security documents
A committee from the armed forces has been formed to inspect various documents found in offices of the former State…
Hawass sentenced to one year in prison, stripped of ministry
April 17, 2011
Hawass sentenced to one year in prison, stripped of ministry
Minister of State for Antiquities Zahi Hawass has been sentenced to one year of hard labor and a LE1000 fine…