Meet the players: The Muslim Brotherhood
The Muslim Brotherhood is considered the largest and most powerful opposition group…
Quota system will change perception of women in society, say female candidates
By Heba Afify CAIRO: In spite of a new system allocating 64 seats…
Candidates take political competition to creativity in banners, slogans
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO/ALEXANDRIA: The slogans can be catchy, witty, religious, or cheesy.…
Admin Court halts elections in 24 constituencies 48 hours before vote
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Less than 48 hours before the much anticipated People’s…
Iran should keep out of affairs of Arab states: Egypt FM
DOHA: Iran should keep out of the internal affairs of Arab countries…
Journalist still detained despite public prosecutor’s decision to release
CAIRO: Youssef Shaaban, Al-Badeel journalist detained on drug and knife possession charges,…
Second Christian protester dies after Cairo church clashes
CAIRO: A Coptic man shot and wounded in clashes with police in…
Egypt speaker warns US pressure could backfire
CAIRO: Egypt's parliamentary speaker said Friday that US pressure on Cairo for…
Two dead, 20 trucks ablaze after Iraq-Jordan border blast
AMMAN: An oil tanker exploded in an accident on the Iraqi-Jordanian border…
Nigerian court charges Iranian over arms cache
ABUJA: A Nigerian court on Thursday charged an Iranian and three Nigerians…