Former information minister trial adjourned
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: In one of the first televised trials of a former regime figure, the Cairo Criminal Court adjourned on Monday the trial of former information minister Anas…
Rights activist rejects deputy interior minister post
By Mai Shams El-Din CAIRO: Head of the Cairo Center of Human Rights Studies (CCHRS) Bahy El-Din Hassan declined a nomination to the new post of deputy interior minister for human…
National Council to hold conference to unify bills of constitutional principles
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: The National Council is set to hold a conference Tuesday with the participation of political powers and experts to unify proposed bills of constitutional principles in one…
Election preparations to start Sept 18
By Marwa Awad and Omar Fahmy /Reuters CAIRO: Preparations for Egypt's parliamentary elections will begin on Sept. 18 and the vote will be overseen by one of the country's top judges,…
Under-fire PM delays swearing-in of new cabinet
By Samer Al-Atrush /AFP CAIRO: Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Monday postponed the swearing-in of a new cabinet intended to deflect anger over the pace of reform as protesters said the…
Wydad holds Ahly to 3-3 draw as group stage opens
JOHANNESBURG: Last-minute addition Wydad Casablanca of Morocco held six-time champion Ahly of Egypt to a 3-3 draw as the African Champions League group stage opened with ties in every one…
The Saudi-led counter-revolution
By Oraib Al-Rantawi For decades, the Arab region was in a state of regression and helplessness, until a series of uprisings and revolutions erupted early this year. To date, these have…
Brotherhood party denies organizing counter-protest for Friday
By Brett Borkan CAIRO: The head of the Muslim Brotherhood’s political party on Monday denied allegations that his party is planning a counter-demonstration this Friday to protest the country’s continued sit-ins.…
Egyptians fear army rulers acting as new Mubaraks
By Hamza Hendawi / AP CAIRO: The soldiers shouted, "Raise your head high, you're Egyptian." It was one of the most inspiring chants by young protesters during Egypt's revolution, encapsulating the…
UN to offer technical support for elections, short of monitoring
By Noah Rayman CAIRO: The United Nations will offer logistical support for Egypt’s fall elections but will not provide official monitoring services, said Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe at a…