Egypt
Former interior minister ordered shooting of demonstrators
April 19, 2011
Former interior minister ordered shooting of demonstrators
A report by the official fact-finding committee into the events of the 25 January revolution, which was released on Tuesday,…
At least 846 killed in Egypt’s revolution
April 19, 2011
At least 846 killed in Egypt’s revolution
An Egyptian government fact-finding mission says at least 846 people were killed during the popular uprising that toppled longtime president…
Banks and stock exchange close for 2 days next week
April 19, 2011
Banks and stock exchange close for 2 days next week
The Central Bank of Egypt has decided to suspend work at banks on 24 and 25 April for Easter and…
Indian official in Egypt to share electronic voting expertise
April 19, 2011
Indian official in Egypt to share electronic voting expertise
An Indian elections commissioner arrived in Egypt on Tuesday to offer his country's experience in digital voting, diplomatic sources said.…
Germany to create committee to support Egyptian democracy
April 19, 2011
Germany to create committee to support Egyptian democracy
Germany will form a committee to support Egypt after the 25 January revolution, the German foreign minister announced Tuesday during…
Egyptian FM travels to Saudi Arabia for discussions
April 19, 2011
Egyptian FM travels to Saudi Arabia for discussions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil al-Arabi on Tuesday left for Riyadh for a short visit, during which he will deliver a…
US ambassador stresses need to include women in politics
April 19, 2011
US ambassador stresses need to include women in politics
US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanie Verveer has stressed the need for the inclusion of women in the committee…
Will Egypt’s former ruler Mubarak ever face trial?
April 19, 2011
Will Egypt’s former ruler Mubarak ever face trial?
An authoritarian leader is forced to resign after protests against his corruption-tainted rule. He is charged with graft and murder,…
Ambassador: Sudanese president safe in Cairo if Egypt joins Intl Criminal Court
April 19, 2011
Ambassador: Sudanese president safe in Cairo if Egypt joins Intl Criminal Court
An Egyptian diplomat said Tuesday that Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir would be safe from prosecution in Egypt if the country…
Groups urge military council to resist Salafi pressure
April 19, 2011
Groups urge military council to resist Salafi pressure
Seventeen rights and political organizations on Tuesday called on the Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) to resist pressure from…