Egypt
In Suez, Khaled Ali visits those detained during Abbasseya clashes
May 19, 2012
In Suez, Khaled Ali visits those detained during Abbasseya clashes
Presidential candidate Khaled Ali visited four Suez youths Friday who were arrested during the recent clashes in Abbasseya, reassuring them…
Egyptian on course for UK squash history
May 18, 2012
Egyptian on course for UK squash history
Ramy Ashour kept alive his hopes of becoming the first Egyptian in nearly half a century to win the British Open title with…
Legendary singer Warda dies in Cairo aged 72
May 18, 2012
Legendary singer Warda dies in Cairo aged 72
Algerian singer Warda, whose powerful vocal range and patriotic songs earned her legendary status throughout the Arab world, died of a heart attack late…
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
May 18, 2012
In final days, presidential candidates increasingly resort to negative tactics
It was only a matter of time before the candidates in Egypt’s first post-Hosni Mubarak presidential race started taking…
Pro-Brotherhood preacher: Electing liberal or secular president against religion
May 18, 2012
Pro-Brotherhood preacher: Electing liberal or secular president against religion
Muslim preacher Safwat Hegazy, who has been campaigning for the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential candidate, Mohamed Morsy, said it is against…
Coptic women protest bishop’s statements on dress
May 18, 2012
Coptic women protest bishop’s statements on dress
Dozens of Coptic protesters staged a demonstration Friday morning outside the papal residence in Abbasseya to demand that Bishop Bishoy…
Trial of soldiers accused of killing Maspero protesters adjourned to 31 May
May 18, 2012
Trial of soldiers accused of killing Maspero protesters adjourned to 31 May
A military court adjourned Thursday evening the trial of three soldiers accused of killing protesters in front of the Maspero…
Citizen throws his shoe at Shafiq in Aswan
May 18, 2012
Citizen throws his shoe at Shafiq in Aswan
A citizen in Aswan Governorate threw his shoe at presidential hopeful and former Hosni Mubarak regime official Ahmed Shafiq…
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
May 18, 2012
Unconventional campaigners help Moussa’s broad appeal
Fares Teama stands out slightly on the Amr Moussa campaign bus. Unlike the rest of the campaign team, decked out…
Parliament review: Flirting with progress
May 18, 2012
Parliament review: Flirting with progress
Following last week’s spate of legislative measures, Parliament managed to keep it together for another round of sessions despite having…