‘Arab Spring’ is at critical juncture: IMF chief
WASHINGTON: The aftermath of the Arab Spring uprisings is at a critical juncture and needs to be managed in an orderly way so change benefits everyone, the head of the…
Tahrir to remain closed until demands are met, say protesters
By Amir Makar and Lina Marwan CAIRO: Protesters in Tahrir Square were divided over opening it to traffic as numbers dwindled, with suggestions ranging from moving the sit-in to outside the…
Lower voter turnout in second day of elections run-offs
CAIRO: Voter turnout remained low on Tuesday as Egyptians cast their votes in the second day of the parliamentary elections' run-offs in nine governorates, with only minor scuffles reported. "Voter…
El-Naggar, Yousry exchange accusations in Nasr City run-offs
CAIRO: Cairo’s third constituency is witnessing fierce competition between Al-Adl’s candidate Moustafa El-Naggar and independent Salafi candidate Mohamed Yousry, who are vying for the professional seat representing Nasr City and…
Candidate appeals fourth constituency results
CAIRO: Hafez Abou Saeda, head of the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) and a parliamentary candidate, filed a lawsuit Tuesday appealing the results of the fourth constituency of South…
Lower voter turnout in second day of elections run-offs
CAIRO: Voter turnout remained low on Tuesday as Egyptians cast their votes in the second day of the parliamentary elections' run-offs in nine governorates, with only minor scuffles reported. "Voter…
Moussa asks Islamists to embrace modernity
DUBAI: Egyptian presidential hopeful Amr Moussa on Monday called on the Arab world's Islamist parties to embrace the principles of democracy and modernity. Speaking at a Dubai conference on the…
Muslim Brotherhood leader downplays fears of takeover
CAIRO: The leader of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood said Tuesday he is prepared to compromise with the ruling military on the formation of a new government, and that fears of the…
ElBaradei takes on Egypt’s Islamists
CAIRO: Egyptian presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei has accused Islamist parties which won a majority in elections last week of relying on slogans which he said would be laid bare if…
Elections repeat ordered for first constituency, says SEC
CAIRO: Elections in Cairo’s first constituency will be repeated on Jan. 10-11 in accordance with a verdict by the Supreme Administrative Court, the Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC) said. The court…