Egypt
Muslim Brotherhood to launch TV channel in May
April 15, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood to launch TV channel in May
The Muslim Brotherhood announced plans to launch TV channel "Egypt 25" next month to represent their proposed Freedom and Justice…
Sawiris: I won’t run for president
April 15, 2011
Sawiris: I won’t run for president
At a rally in Alexandria to declare the Free Egyptians Party's principles, billionaire party co-founder Naguib Sawiris said he would…
University professors demand dismissal of higher education minister
April 15, 2011
University professors demand dismissal of higher education minister
Some 1400 university professors on Facebook called for demonstrations before the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on Saturday to…
Nubians split on government land offer
April 15, 2011
Nubians split on government land offer
Nubians are having mixed reactions to a cabinet decision to grant them land contracts in Toshka, with some heralding it…
Italian activist killed in Gaza after kidnap
April 15, 2011
Italian activist killed in Gaza after kidnap
Gaza City--A radical Islamist group hanged an Italian activist Friday hours after kidnapping him in Gaza, Hamas said, as Rome…
New governors appointed by the old Mubarak method
April 14, 2011
New governors appointed by the old Mubarak method
The Egyptian authorities on Thursday appointed 18 new governors, most of whom hail from the military and the police, in…
Mubarak and sons to appear in Cairo for investigation on Tuesday
April 14, 2011
Mubarak and sons to appear in Cairo for investigation on Tuesday
Egypt's public prosecutor is making preparations for the Tuesday appearance of ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons Gamal…
Labor protests continue in Cairo and other governorates
April 14, 2011
Labor protests continue in Cairo and other governorates
Labor protests demanding better salaries and working conditions continued on Thursday in Cairo and other governorates.
EU delegation in Cairo collects evidence on Mubarak assets
April 14, 2011
EU delegation in Cairo collects evidence on Mubarak assets
A European Union (EU) legal delegation arrived in Cairo on Thursday morning to gather documents and evidence concerning the involvement…
US Congress discusses Brotherhood’s place in Egypt’s future
April 14, 2011
US Congress discusses Brotherhood’s place in Egypt’s future
The US Congress on Wednesday discussed the place of the Muslim Brotherhood group in Egypt’s future political scene. Robert Satloff…