Egypt
Egypt’s internet usage swells following uprising
May 27, 2011
Egypt’s internet usage swells following uprising
The number of new internet users greatly increased after the 25 January revolution, revealed Amr Badawi, executive head of the…
Calling for ‘second revolution,’ tens of thousands flock to Tahrir
May 27, 2011
Calling for ‘second revolution,’ tens of thousands flock to Tahrir
Thousands of people poured into downtown Cairo's Tahrir Square Friday for what they called a "second revolution," calling for Egypt's…
Sawiris’s party makes bid for Bedouin support
May 27, 2011
Sawiris’s party makes bid for Bedouin support
Just one day after his meeting in the upscale Gezira Club on Wednesday, business tycoon-turned-political-organizer Naguib Sawiris met with representatives…
Egypt, Tunisia finding that road to freedom is rocky
May 27, 2011
Egypt, Tunisia finding that road to freedom is rocky
After successfully dislodging decades-old autocracies, pro-democracy activists in Egypt and Tunisia are striving to protect their hard-won gains through fragile…
Investigators reveal more details on Mubarak family finances
May 26, 2011
Investigators reveal more details on Mubarak family finances
The Illicit Gains Authority recieved further reports from prosecutors on Thursday regarding their investigations into the wealth of deposed President…
Hospitals on high alert ahead of Friday protests
May 26, 2011
Hospitals on high alert ahead of Friday protests
Hospitals have been placed on high alert ahead of Friday's planned demonstrations, according to a Health Minstry source. The ministry…
Palestinian factions welcome opening of Rafah crossing
May 26, 2011
Palestinian factions welcome opening of Rafah crossing
The Palestinian Fatah and Hamas movements have welcomed the decision of the Egyptian authorities to permanently open the Rafah border…
ElBaradei lends his support to planned Friday demonstrations
May 26, 2011
ElBaradei lends his support to planned Friday demonstrations
Presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei on Thursday said he supports the planned demonstrations on Friday calling for the expedition of the…
Presidential candidate Abouel Fotouh counts on support from Salafis
May 26, 2011
Presidential candidate Abouel Fotouh counts on support from Salafis
Presidential candidate Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh said he is counting on support from Salafis, who he said are greater in…
Military legal advisor demands special status for the army in the new constitution
May 26, 2011
Military legal advisor demands special status for the army in the new constitution
Major-General Mamdouh Shain, legal advisor to the Egyptian defense minister, called on Thursday for a special status for the armed…