Egypt
Former VP Omar Suleiman questioned over assaults on protesters
April 19, 2011
Former VP Omar Suleiman questioned over assaults on protesters
Egypt's general prosecution announced on Tuesday that it began questioning former Vice President Omar Suleiman about assaults on protesters and…
Ayman Nour criticizes potential presidential elections
April 19, 2011
Ayman Nour criticizes potential presidential elections
Potential Egyptian presidential candidate Ayman Nour severely criticized the country’s interim administration and other potential presidential candidates in an interview…
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh announces efforts to stop bloodshed in Arab states
April 19, 2011
Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh announces efforts to stop bloodshed in Arab states
Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb announced on Tuesday that he plans to launch efforts to end bloodshed in Arab…
Christian governor to resign following Muslim protests
April 19, 2011
Christian governor to resign following Muslim protests
A newly-appointed Christian governor in Egypt intends to resign Tuesday after several days of Muslim protests, the Egyptian news agency…
Tuesday’s papers: Gradual reforms underway and illicit gains cases
April 19, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Gradual reforms underway and illicit gains cases
The prosecution of former President Hosni Mubarak, his two sons and key figures of his regime continue to dominate the…
Supporters of Syrian protests plan Cairo conference
April 19, 2011
Supporters of Syrian protests plan Cairo conference
Paris -- Representatives from committees and coalitions in different countries that support Syrian protesters plan to hold their first conference…
Map shows Cairo saw highest harassment rate during revolution
April 19, 2011
Map shows Cairo saw highest harassment rate during revolution
Statistics gathered by an organization dedicated to decreasing sexual harassment in Egypt showed an increase in harassment during the revolution.…
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
April 19, 2011
Egyptian churches celebrate Holy Week amid high security
Orthodox churches in Egypt are preparing to hold Holy Week prayers amid heavy security imposed by Coptic scouting groups and…
Brotherhood: Copts, women among party founders
April 19, 2011
Brotherhood: Copts, women among party founders
Muslim Brotherhood leaders have said that a number of Copts and women submitted proxy documents as the group works to…