Egypt
Morsy: President and all others will be under authority of constitution
April 30, 2012
Morsy: President and all others will be under authority of constitution
Presidential hopeful Mohamed Morsy said on Sunday that everyone will be under the rule of law and the constitution, including…
In another blow to the Brotherhood, Jama’a al-Islamiya endorses Abouel Fotouh
April 30, 2012
In another blow to the Brotherhood, Jama’a al-Islamiya endorses Abouel Fotouh
The Jama'a al-Islamiya Shura Council and its political wing's parliamentary bloc have decided to support moderate Islamist hopeful Abdel Moneim…
Israel PM’s father, prominent right-wing historian, dies at 102
April 30, 2012
Israel PM’s father, prominent right-wing historian, dies at 102
Benzion Netanyahu, father of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a prominent right-wing historian, died at his home in Jerusalem…
Morsy: FJP would secure jobs for 2 million in 4 years
April 30, 2012
Morsy: FJP would secure jobs for 2 million in 4 years
Many investors are waiting for the end of the presidential election to pump investments into Egypt worth LE200 billion, Muslim…
Wael Ghonim endorses Abouel Fotouh for president
April 30, 2012
Wael Ghonim endorses Abouel Fotouh for president
Political activist Wael Ghonim has announced his support for presidential hopeful Abdel Moneim Abouel Fotouh, saying he would be "a…
Monday’s papers: Moussa and Abouel Fotouh fiercely competing
April 30, 2012
Monday’s papers: Moussa and Abouel Fotouh fiercely competing
Monday’s papers reveal how Egypt’s political scene has reached a boiling point amid escalating tension ahead of May’s presidential election.…
Clashes in Abbasseya cause injuries, disrupt traffic
April 30, 2012
Clashes in Abbasseya cause injuries, disrupt traffic
Clashes broke out between protesters and unidentified thugs in front of the Defense Ministry on Monday. The clashes erupted after…
Poll: Moussa leads presidential candidates with 41.1%, Morsy last at 3.6%
April 30, 2012
Poll: Moussa leads presidential candidates with 41.1%, Morsy last at 3.6%
Presidential candidate Amr Moussa is consolidating his position as the favorite for more than 40 percent of Egyptians voters in…
Secular MPs criticize Parliament speaker over suspension of sessions
April 30, 2012
Secular MPs criticize Parliament speaker over suspension of sessions
Secular MPs severely criticized People’s Assembly Speaker Saad al-Katatny for his decision Sunday to suspend parliamentary sessions for a week…
Saudi economist warns of Egypt-Saudi political standoff repercussions
April 30, 2012
Saudi economist warns of Egypt-Saudi political standoff repercussions
A Saudi economic expert has warned of the economic repercussions of the current political crisis between Egypt and Saudi Arabia.…