Egypt
MB calls on ruling party to declare donations from businessmen
September 21, 2010
MB calls on ruling party to declare donations from businessmen
Members of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) opposition movement's parliamentary bloc this week urged the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) to…
Wafd Party leader to stay out of parliamentary, presidential races
September 21, 2010
Wafd Party leader to stay out of parliamentary, presidential races
Al-Sayed al-Badawi, head of the Wafd opposition party, said on a popular talk show on Monday that he would not…
Brotherhood meets with NAC to discuss elections
September 21, 2010
Brotherhood meets with NAC to discuss elections
Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie met Tuesday with members of the National Assembly for Change (NAC), founded by potential…
Cairo Today dispute with production company remains unresolved
September 21, 2010
Cairo Today dispute with production company remains unresolved
Media Production City (MPC) and the satellite television network "Orbit" have failed to reached a resolution, five days after a…
Chinese embassy denies reports of brides for sale
September 21, 2010
Chinese embassy denies reports of brides for sale
The Chinese embassy in Cairo this week denied reports in the Egyptian media about the existence of "agencies" devoted to…
Court postpones lawsuit against Egypt-Gaza border fortifications
September 21, 2010
Court postpones lawsuit against Egypt-Gaza border fortifications
An Egyptian court on Tuesday postponed its consideration of a lawsuit filed against the government in which the plaintiffs demand…
Police brutality case resurfaces in Alexandria
September 21, 2010
Police brutality case resurfaces in Alexandria
The East Alexandria prosecution has ordered the re-opening of a police brutality case that held six policeman responsible for killing…
Court acquits deputy governor in Duweiqa case
September 21, 2010
Court acquits deputy governor in Duweiqa case
The Manshiyet Nasser Misdemeanor Court today acquitted the deputy governor of Cairo, Mahmoud Yassin al-Sayyed, on charges of negligent homicide…
Sadat’s daughter sues former presidential aide over Nasser poisoning claims
September 21, 2010
Sadat’s daughter sues former presidential aide over Nasser poisoning claims
The daughter of late Egyptian president Anwar Sadat is suing his former aide over claims the leader poisoned his predecessor…
Arab League secretary-general presses for forum with neighboring countries
September 21, 2010
Arab League secretary-general presses for forum with neighboring countries
Secretary General for the Arab League Amr Moussa has urged Arab states to present proposals for his controversial plan to…