Egypt
Egypt’s new Finance Minister calls on EU to write off loans
February 20, 2011
Egypt’s new Finance Minister calls on EU to write off loans
Samir Radwan, the Finance Minister in Egypt's caretaker government, called on the European Union on Sunday
US wants women on Egypt’s constitutional committee
February 20, 2011
US wants women on Egypt’s constitutional committee
Washington--The United States voiced regret Saturday at the absence of women on a committee tasked with proposing amendments to Egypt's…
Former president provides judicial authorities with final financial statement
February 20, 2011
Former president provides judicial authorities with final financial statement
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has provided his final financial statement to the concerned judicial authorities, according to judicial sources.“Former…
ElBaredei urges Egypt’s army to lift emergency law
February 20, 2011
ElBaredei urges Egypt’s army to lift emergency law
Madrid--Egyptian opposition leader Mohamed ElBaradei urged the military leaders running Egypt to lift a three-decade old emergency law, saying in…
Egyptian Bedouin demand resignation of South Sinai governor
February 20, 2011
Egyptian Bedouin demand resignation of South Sinai governor
A group of Bedouin tribesmen surrounded the offices of South Sinai Governor Mohammed Abdel-Fadil Shusha on Sunday to demand Shousha's…
Constitutional amendment committee: Article II will not be touched
February 20, 2011
Constitutional amendment committee: Article II will not be touched
Egypt's constitutional amendment committee said on Sunday that it would not be amending Article II of the Constitution, which states…
Egypt’s Copts march to demand a secular state
February 20, 2011
Egypt’s Copts march to demand a secular state
Hundreds of Coptic Christians protested in front of the State Television building on Sunday to call for the amendment of…
Attorney-general denies listing figures targeted for asset freeze
February 20, 2011
Attorney-general denies listing figures targeted for asset freeze
A list of 25 officials and public figures whose assets the authorities plan to freeze does not exist, according to…
Egypt restores ambassador to Vatican
February 20, 2011
Egypt restores ambassador to Vatican
Egypt has asked its ambassador to the Vatican, Lamia Mekheimar, to resume work on 23 February, said Hossam Zaki, the …
Rights organization criticizes Amr Moussa’s stance on Arab protests
February 20, 2011
Rights organization criticizes Amr Moussa’s stance on Arab protests
The Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI) called on the secretary-general of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, to condemn…