Egypt
Thursday’s papers: Judges encounter difficulties during voting
December 1, 2011
Thursday’s papers: Judges encounter difficulties during voting
Judges' difficulties monitoring the electoral process — from trouble protecting ballot boxes, being attacked inside voting booths and irregularities in…
The Gandhis and the Guevaras
December 1, 2011
The Gandhis and the Guevaras
During ongoing anti-military protests that erupted last week, a clear divide has emerged between the Gandhis and the Guevaras, in…
Politicians not surprised by Islamists’ electoral success
December 1, 2011
Politicians not surprised by Islamists’ electoral success
Preliminary voting results showing Islamist candidates leading the first round of parliamentary elections are no surprise, a number of politicians…
Tahrir protester dies from injuries
December 1, 2011
Tahrir protester dies from injuries
A protester who was injured during confrontations with police on Mohamed Mahmoud Street last week died on Wednesday, bringing the…
Moussa says military statement on council formation expected soon
December 1, 2011
Moussa says military statement on council formation expected soon
The ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) will soon issue a statement about a council proposed to aid the…
Officer accused of shooting protesters detained
December 1, 2011
Officer accused of shooting protesters detained
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud ordered late Wednesday that the first lieutenant accused of shooting protesters in their eyes during…
Preliminary election results favor Brotherhood, it says
November 30, 2011
Preliminary election results favor Brotherhood, it says
Preliminary results of the first phase of parliamentary elections came in favor of its Freedom and Justice Party, followed by…
Business tycoon, who murdered Lebanese pop star, appeals sentence
November 30, 2011
Business tycoon, who murdered Lebanese pop star, appeals sentence
The cassation prosecution accepted the appeal submitted to it by the defense team of Hisham Talaat Mostafa, a business tycoon…
Parties misused children for campaigning, says rights group
November 30, 2011
Parties misused children for campaigning, says rights group
The Egyptian Association for the Assistance of Juveniles and Human Rights said certain political parties employed children for campaigning during…
Brotherhood demands first dibs at forming new government
November 30, 2011
Brotherhood demands first dibs at forming new government
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party demanded the right to form the new national salvation government following early indicators…