Egypt
‘Let’s see,’ says Sisi on presidential run
Egypt
November 21, 2013
‘Let’s see,’ says Sisi on presidential run
Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has not ruled out running for president in elections next year, during an interview with…
Crisis erupts within football team as popular singer violates orders, visits players
Egypt
November 18, 2013
Crisis erupts within football team as popular singer violates orders, visits players
A crisis within the national football team erupted as popular singer Nader Anwar Gaber, known as Abul Leef, entered the…
Court adjourns Abu Ismail trial
Egypt
November 18, 2013
Court adjourns Abu Ismail trial
Cairo Criminal Court has adjourned the lawsuit against popular Salafi preacher Hazem Salah Abu Ismail until Thursday to summon prosecution…
Former Jihadi figure says Jihadists involved in killing of senior police officer
Egypt
November 18, 2013
Former Jihadi figure says Jihadists involved in killing of senior police officer
Abdel Ghafour Shemeis, former leader of al-Jihad group, said recently-formed Jihadist groups were likely involved in killing of Lieutenant Colonel…
Constitution Committee Spokesperson denies governors to be elected
Egypt
November 17, 2013
Constitution Committee Spokesperson denies governors to be elected
Spokesperson of the 50-member committee Mohamed Salmawy has denied approval that selecting new governors would take place through elections.
Interior Ministry preempts criticism on eve of Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
Egypt
November 17, 2013
Interior Ministry preempts criticism on eve of Mohamed Mahmoud anniversary
In an attempt to preempt criticism during the upcoming anniversary of the Mohamed Mahmoud clashes, the Interior Ministry has offered…
Salafis welcome decision to close al-Hussein on Ashoura, imam denies
Egypt
November 14, 2013
Salafis welcome decision to close al-Hussein on Ashoura, imam denies
Salafi figures have welcomed a decision by the Religious Endowments Ministry to close al-Hussein mosque in downtown Cairo to stop Egypt's…