Two leading U.S. senators say Egypt’s military rulers are committed to quickly handing over powers to an elected government. They made the remarks after a meeting in Cairo with Field Marshall Mohammed Hussein Tantawi, head of Egypt’s ruling council. Senator John McCain said Sunday that General Tantawi indicated his “absolute commitment” to transitioning to a […]
McCain: Egypt’s Military Wants Civilian Government
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 5:20 pm (UTC-5)
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Egyptian Health Official: No Proof Mubarak Has Cancer
Posted June 26th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
An Egyptian health official says there is no “scientific” proof that former President Hosni Mubarak is suffering from cancer while awaiting trial on charges of corruption and ordering the killings of opposition protesters. Mr. Mubarak’s lawyer said last week the deposed leader has stomach cancer with growing tumors. But, Egyptian media published reports Sunday quoting […]
Egypt Decides It Does Not Need World Bank, IMF Funding
Posted June 25th, 2011 at 7:35 am (UTC-5)
Egypt says it has cut its budget deficit for the next year and now will not have to seek international financial assistance to help pay for its governmental operations. Egypt’s economy was buffeted during the political upheaval that toppled former president Hosni Mubarak in February, with foreign tourists staying home and many Egyptian workers disrupting […]
Mubarak Supporters Clash With Opponents
Posted June 24th, 2011 at 7:25 pm (UTC-5)
Dozens of people have been injured as hundreds of supporters of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak clashed with his opponents in central Cairo. Pro-Mubarak demonstrators took to the streets Friday, prompting angry reactions from the deposed leader’s detractors. Mr. Mubarak is being held at a hospital in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, where […]
Egypt Jails 3 for Spying for Israel
Posted June 23rd, 2011 at 6:50 am (UTC-5)
A court in Egypt has sentenced an Egyptian businessman and two Israelis to 25 years in prison for spying for Israel. The court on Thursday sentenced Tareq Hassan, who was accused of seeking to recruit telecommunications workers in Egypt, Syria and Lebanon to become Israeli spies. Hassan, who runs an import-export company, was arrested last […]
Egypt’s Brotherhood and 17 Parties Establish Election Platform
Posted June 22nd, 2011 at 12:20 pm (UTC-5)
Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood has joined with 17 political parties to establish what they call a pro-democracy platform for parliamentary elections scheduled for September. In a statement, the Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party and the other factions say they approved the document Tuesday. The coalition pledges to push for equality and democratic freedoms. The Islamist Muslim […]
Egypt Suspends Mubarak Name Ruling
Posted June 18th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
An Egyptian court has suspended a ruling to remove former president Hosni Mubarak’s name and the name of his wife, Suzanne, from all public facilities and institutions. The court announced on Saturday that the ruling had been put on hold until an appeal can be heard next Wednesday. Some Egyptian lawyers have filed a lawsuit […]
