Egypt
US embassy denies involvement in hit-and-run incident
February 5, 2011
US embassy denies involvement in hit-and-run incident
The US embassy in Cairo denied involvement in an incident in which a diplomatic vehicle was used to run over…
A revolutionary leadership gap
February 5, 2011
A revolutionary leadership gap
For eleven days, tens of thousands of protesters have been taking to the streets, raising highly politicized demands and impressing analysts who…
Faces from Tahrir
February 5, 2011
Faces from Tahrir
On Friday morning, the common word on the street and on various Egyptian news channels was that the Tahrir Square pro-democracy…
World citizens express solidarity with Egypt protests
February 5, 2011
World citizens express solidarity with Egypt protests
Protests were staged in several countries around the world in solidarity with Egyptian protesters calling for the departure of Mubarak's regime.
Egypt halts gas supply to Israel as main pipeline blown up
February 5, 2011
Egypt halts gas supply to Israel as main pipeline blown up
Egypt on Saturday ceased pumping natural gas to Israel following an explosion in the main gas pipeline near Arish.
Al-Ahram reporter dies of wounds sustained in demonstrations
February 4, 2011
Al-Ahram reporter dies of wounds sustained in demonstrations
An Egyptian journalist for flagship state daily Al-Ahram died on Friday from injuries sustained during anti-government demonstrations on 29 January,…
President shortens curfew hours
February 4, 2011
President shortens curfew hours
President Hosni Mubarak, in his role as the military commander-in-chief, has issued a decision reducing the curfew from 14 to…
Dismissed Egyptian housing minister accused of seizing public funds
February 4, 2011
Dismissed Egyptian housing minister accused of seizing public funds
Informed sources said former Housing Minister Ahmed al-Maghraby, who is currently banned from travel, faces three cases now being investigated…
Prosecution investigates complaints against dismissed interior minister
February 4, 2011
Prosecution investigates complaints against dismissed interior minister
General Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud recieved 25 reports against Habib al-Adli, former Egyptian minister of interior, since 25 January, when…