Egypt
Wednesday’s papers: Mubaraks detained, heated trials of former officials continue
April 13, 2011
Wednesday’s papers: Mubaraks detained, heated trials of former officials continue
Former President Hosni Mubarak’s detention fills the headlines of Wednesday’s papers as he and his two sons face interrogation about…
Egyptians take to streets to celebrate Mubaraks’ detention
April 13, 2011
Egyptians take to streets to celebrate Mubaraks’ detention
Dozens of people marched in the streets of 6th of October, west of Cairo, Wednesday, after hearing news that former…
Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheikh hospital recovering from heart attack
April 13, 2011
Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheikh hospital recovering from heart attack
Former President Hosni Mubarak is in Sharm el-Sheikh International Hospital and will be sent to prison when his health conditions…
Turkish ambassador: We won’t impose our model on Egypt
April 13, 2011
Turkish ambassador: We won’t impose our model on Egypt
Turkey's ambassador to Egypt on Monday said the nation won't impose its own reform model on the region, adding that…
Brotherhood says it can seize 75% of parliamentary seats
April 13, 2011
Brotherhood says it can seize 75% of parliamentary seats
The Muslim Brotherhood's supreme guide said on Wednesday that the group is capable of winning 75 percent of parliamentary seats…
Arab diplomats: Gulf states demand cancellation of Baghdad summit
April 13, 2011
Arab diplomats: Gulf states demand cancellation of Baghdad summit
Arab diplomats said Tuesday the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) asked the Arab League to cancel an Arab summit scheduled for…
ElBaradei campaign draws 10,000 volunteers in first week
April 13, 2011
ElBaradei campaign draws 10,000 volunteers in first week
Egyptian reform advocate Mohamed ElBaradei's presidential campaign announced on Tuesday that 10,000 volunteers have joined its ranks. Campaign organizers released…
Mubarak and sons detained for 15 days pending investigation
April 13, 2011
Mubarak and sons detained for 15 days pending investigation
Egypt's attorney general ordered early on Wednesday that former President Hosni Mubarak and his sons be detained for 15 days…
US lawmakers say timing bad for Egypt debt relief
April 13, 2011
US lawmakers say timing bad for Egypt debt relief
Washington--A high-level Egyptian delegation seeking debt relief from the United States will hear this week that Washington wants to help…
US criticizes Egyptian sentencing of blogger
April 13, 2011
US criticizes Egyptian sentencing of blogger
Washington--The US is criticizing Egypt's military council after a tribunal convicted a blogger of insulting the army and sentenced him…