Egypt
Classes resume in universities despite protests
March 9, 2011
Classes resume in universities despite protests
Classes resumed on Wednesday in Cairo University and other universities that were re-opened despite protests to dismiss certain faculty members.…
Former minister: Mubarak hid scale of disagreement with Nile states
March 9, 2011
Former minister: Mubarak hid scale of disagreement with Nile states
Ousted president Hosni Mubarak’s regime deliberately hid the extent of disagreement with Nile Basin states, said former Minister of Water…
Egyptian armed forces disperse Tahrir Square sit-in
March 9, 2011
Egyptian armed forces disperse Tahrir Square sit-in
The Egyptian army on Wednesday wielding clubs dispersed Tahrir Square sit-in protesters and removed the tents erected there, eyewitnesses said.…
Former minister investigated in case of Mrs. Mubarak’s secret account
March 9, 2011
Former minister investigated in case of Mrs. Mubarak’s secret account
Prosecutors are investigating the involvement of former Finance Minister Youssef Boutros-Ghali in the case of Susan Mubarak's secret bank account…
Controversy heightens over proposed constitutional amendments
March 9, 2011
Controversy heightens over proposed constitutional amendments
As the national referendum on constitutional amendments, slated for 19 March, approaches, the debate over what ballot to cast is…
Moussa sharply criticized during first campaign trail speech
March 9, 2011
Moussa sharply criticized during first campaign trail speech
A number of audience members sharply criticized Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa at his first presidential campaign speech on…
ElBaradei refuses to meet with Sudanese president in Cairo
March 9, 2011
ElBaradei refuses to meet with Sudanese president in Cairo
Egyptian reformist Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the National Association for Change, refused on Wednesday to meet with Sudanese President Omar…
Thugs return to attack Tahrir protesters
March 9, 2011
Thugs return to attack Tahrir protesters
Angry mobs on Wednesday returned to attack hundreds of protesters in Tahrir Square in an attempt to eject the protesters…
Libya seeks Egyptian military assistance against rebels
March 9, 2011
Libya seeks Egyptian military assistance against rebels
A high-ranking member of the Libyan military, Major General Abdul Rahman al-Zawi arrived in Cairo on Thursday with a message…
Renewed sectarian clashes in Moqattam
March 9, 2011
Renewed sectarian clashes in Moqattam
Renewed clashes broke out again on Wednesday in the Zarayeb area of Moqattam when Copts protesting a church burning prevented…