Egypt
Trial of former Alex security head adjourned due to disorderliness
April 16, 2011
Trial of former Alex security head adjourned due to disorderliness
The trial of Alexandria’s former security head, the central security sector head and four other officers charged with killing of…
Mubarak’s sons to face trial within days
April 16, 2011
Mubarak’s sons to face trial within days
The Illicit Gains Authority (IGA) will this week receive investigative reports from the Administrative Control Authority and the Public Funds…
Assad faces toughest test from Syrian unrest
April 15, 2011
Assad faces toughest test from Syrian unrest
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad trained to be an ophthalmologist because, he said, eye surgery involves few emergencies and not much…
Sufis distribute leaflets attacking Salafis during Tanta celebration
April 15, 2011
Sufis distribute leaflets attacking Salafis during Tanta celebration
Hundreds of Sufis reached Tanta Thursday evening to celebrate the birthday of revered Sufi al-Sayyid Ahmad al-Badawī. They staged marches…
Mubarak to be transferred to military hospital
April 15, 2011
Mubarak to be transferred to military hospital
Egypt's public prosecutor decided Friday to transfer ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a military hospital, where he will remain under…
Ex-Gitmo Australian sues former Egyptian officials
April 15, 2011
Ex-Gitmo Australian sues former Egyptian officials
Sydney--An Australian formerly detained in Guantanamo Bay said Friday he is suing Egypt's former vice president and a son of…
Labor activists organize despite legal hurdles
April 15, 2011
Labor activists organize despite legal hurdles
Egypt has not had a workers' party since the 1940s, but, like many other things the revolution has revived, these…
Mubarak interrogations could take 6 months
April 15, 2011
Mubarak interrogations could take 6 months
Interrogations of former President Hosni Mubarak and sons Alaa and Gamal Mubarak might last six months, according to Taymour Mostafa,…
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…