Egypt
Sunday’s papers: New NDP secretary general, Gamal resigns, gas pipeline explodes
February 6, 2011
Sunday’s papers: New NDP secretary general, Gamal resigns, gas pipeline explodes
Headlines of both state-owned and independent newspapers addressed the ongoing nationwide protests, which on Sunday entered their 13th consecutive day.On…
US backs Egypt reform moves, seeks global support
February 5, 2011
US backs Egypt reform moves, seeks global support
Munich--The US threw its weight behind nascent reforms led by Egypt's new vice president as Secretary of State Hillary Rodham…
NDP overhaul a meager concession, says opposition
February 5, 2011
NDP overhaul a meager concession, says opposition
The drastic reshuffling of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP), which ended up in in the dismissal of President Hosni…
Anti-regime demonstrations enter 13th consecutive day
February 5, 2011
Anti-regime demonstrations enter 13th consecutive day
For the twelfth day in a row, Tahrir Square remained flooded with people on Saturday demanding the departure of the…
NDP executive board resigns; Badrawy appointed secretary-general
February 5, 2011
NDP executive board resigns; Badrawy appointed secretary-general
Egyptian state television on Saturday reported that the entire executive board of the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) had resigned,…
Coptic figures at home and abroad show support for protesters’ demands
February 5, 2011
Coptic figures at home and abroad show support for protesters’ demands
More statements of solidarity with Egypt's popular uprising are being issued by churches and Coptic figures both inside and outside…
Protesters: Ongoing smear campaigns reflect regime’s intransigence
February 5, 2011
Protesters: Ongoing smear campaigns reflect regime’s intransigence
Tahrir Square protesters expressed doubt about the sincerity of President Hosni Mubarak's promise to make constitutional amendments in light of…
Former head of judges club: Mubarak regime has lost legitimacy
February 5, 2011
Former head of judges club: Mubarak regime has lost legitimacy
The regime has lost its constitutional legitimacy since the 25 January protests, said Zakaria Abdel Aziz, former head of the…
Blast in Egypt church near Gaza border: witnesses
February 5, 2011
Blast in Egypt church near Gaza border: witnesses
An explosion hit a church in Rafah, near the Egyptian border with the Gaza Strip, but the source and the…
Egypt FM: Khomeini statement reflects malice
February 5, 2011
Egypt FM: Khomeini statement reflects malice
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's statement regarding Egypt's nationwide protests "reveals feelings of hatred and hostility toward Egypt," said Egyptian Foreign Minister…