Egypt
Iranian foreign minister invites Egyptian counterpart to Tehran
April 4, 2011
Iranian foreign minister invites Egyptian counterpart to Tehran
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi has invited his Egyptian counterpart, Nabil al-Arabi, to visit Tehran to improve relations between…
Largest whale skeleton in the world found at Siwa Oasis
April 4, 2011
Largest whale skeleton in the world found at Siwa Oasis
The Environment Ministry announced on Monday that it had discovered the largest whale skeleton in the world, dating back 37…
Tagammu slams issuing of Constitutional Declaration without dialogue
April 4, 2011
Tagammu slams issuing of Constitutional Declaration without dialogue
The leftist Tagammu Party has criticized the issuing of the interim Constitutional Declaration without first holding a national dialogue with…
Judge orders freeze on assets of senior ex-officials
April 4, 2011
Judge orders freeze on assets of senior ex-officials
The head of the Illicit Gains Authority Assem al-Gohari decided on Monday to freeze the assets of four senior ex-officials…
Youth group drafts law to legitimize political movements
April 4, 2011
Youth group drafts law to legitimize political movements
The April 6 Youth Movement said on Monday that it has prepared a draft law to "legitimize the status of…
Hamas has started reconciliation talks with Fatah, says leader
April 4, 2011
Hamas has started reconciliation talks with Fatah, says leader
Hamas has initiated talks with Fatah regarding a potential Palestinian reconciliation, Hamas leadership member Mahmoud al-Zahar said on Monday. State-run…
Muslim Brotherhood-Coptic relations: A dubious rapprochement
April 4, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood-Coptic relations: A dubious rapprochement
As the Muslim Brotherhood begins its life as an official political player, it is attempting to revamp its image to…
UNHCR: Egyptian workers returning from Libya pose economic challenge
April 4, 2011
UNHCR: Egyptian workers returning from Libya pose economic challenge
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres expressed concern last week about how the refugee crisis in Libya will affect…
Influential scholar criticizes Salafi movement
April 4, 2011
Influential scholar criticizes Salafi movement
The prominent Islamic scholar Youssef al-Qaradawi leveled severe criticism at Egypt's Salafi movement, describing its thinking as both stagnant and…