Egypt
Yahia al-Gamal named as vice PM and legal affairs minister
February 21, 2011
Yahia al-Gamal named as vice PM and legal affairs minister
Legal expert Yahia al-Gamal has been appointed vice-prime minister and minister of legal affairs and parliamentary councils, Al-Masry Al-Youm was…
Judge referred to investigative committee for participating in the revolution
February 20, 2011
Judge referred to investigative committee for participating in the revolution
State Council President Mohamed Abdel Ghani on Saturday referred his deputy, Judge Mohamed Fouad Atteya, to an investigative committee for…
‘Culture Wheel’ founder tapped for ministerial post, say sources
February 20, 2011
‘Culture Wheel’ founder tapped for ministerial post, say sources
Mohamed Abdel Moneim El Sawy, founder of the “Abdel Moneim El Sawy Culture Wheel,” has been nominated for the position…
Protesters call for million-man demos to topple caretaker govt
February 20, 2011
Protesters call for million-man demos to topple caretaker govt
In a statement on Sunday, the Coalition of the Revolution called for staging a million-man demonstration on Tuesday requesting the…
Muslim Brotherhood member: Copts and women ‘unsuitable for presidency’
February 20, 2011
Muslim Brotherhood member: Copts and women ‘unsuitable for presidency’
“Political parties have the right to nominate women or Copts for the presidency,” said Muslim Brotherhood member Mohsen Radi. “But…
Heikal calls ousted president’s presence in Sharm El-Sheikh ‘wrong’
February 20, 2011
Heikal calls ousted president’s presence in Sharm El-Sheikh ‘wrong’
In his first interview on state television since the 1970s, veteran journalist and political commentator Mohamed Hassanein Heikal warned that…
Protesters gather in Egypt to back Libyans
February 20, 2011
Protesters gather in Egypt to back Libyans
Alexandria--At least 100 people gathered on Sunday in the Egyptian city of Alexandria in solidarity with the Libyan people after…
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…