Egypt
Brotherhood: Copts and women among founders of new political party
April 7, 2011
Brotherhood: Copts and women among founders of new political party
A senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood has stated that the group's political party, which is still under construction, counts…
Authorities summon Safwat al-Sherif for investigation
April 7, 2011
Authorities summon Safwat al-Sherif for investigation
Assistant Justice Minister for the Illicit Gains Authority Assem al-Gohary has summoned former Shura Council Speaker Safwat al-Sherif for investigation…
Nubians demand the right to return to their homeland
April 7, 2011
Nubians demand the right to return to their homeland
Scores of Nubians on Thursday protested before the parliament building in Cairo, demanding that they be allowed to return to…
Student sit-in outside ministry marred by violence
April 7, 2011
Student sit-in outside ministry marred by violence
Fighting broke out on the steps of the Ministry of Higher Education on Thursday, after students staging a ten-day sit-in…
Interrogation of Mubarak’s former chief of staff begins
April 7, 2011
Interrogation of Mubarak’s former chief of staff begins
The Illicit Gains Authority began interrogating former Presidential Chief of Staff Zakareya Azmi on charges of corruption Thursday. Former President…
Suspects in Daimler-Mercedes bribery case to face criminal trial
April 7, 2011
Suspects in Daimler-Mercedes bribery case to face criminal trial
Egypt's Attorney General Abdel Meguid Mahmoud has decided to refer to a criminal court several suspects accused of receiving bribes…
An uncertain future for burned-out NDP building
April 7, 2011
An uncertain future for burned-out NDP building
When the headquarters of the National Democratic Party (NDP) were set ablaze in the early days of anti-government protests in…
Military source: Imprisonment for anyone wearing a uniform without sanction
April 7, 2011
Military source: Imprisonment for anyone wearing a uniform without sanction
A military source said Thursday that anyone wearing a military or police uniform without official authorization will be jailed. The…
NAC calls for ‘Friday of Purging’ demonstration
April 7, 2011
NAC calls for ‘Friday of Purging’ demonstration
The National Association for Change (NAC) is calling for a million-man demonstration Friday dubbed the “Friday of Prosecution and Purging.”…
Antiquities Ministry to create revolution exhibition
April 7, 2011
Antiquities Ministry to create revolution exhibition
The Antiquities Ministry plans to hold an exhibition about the 25 January revolution that will open in Cairo and tour…