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In Egypt, Signs of Accord Between Military Council and Islamists - New York Times Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:59:59 GMT

Boston.com

In Egypt, Signs of Accord Between Military Council and Islamists New York Times CAIRO — Egypt's first freely elected Parliament in more than 60 years sits for its first session on Monday, charged primarily with overseeing preparation of a new constitution after the ouster of the strongman Hosni Mubarak. But even before the first ... Egypt's Islamist-led parliament to hold first sessionReuters Egypt's First Post-Mubarak Parliament ConvenesBloomberg Egypt Islamists on eve of power ease talk of IslamBoston.com all 979 news articles »

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Mubarak's attorney says his client is still president - Washington Post Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:56:39 GMT

Boston.com

Mubarak's attorney says his client is still president Washington Post CAIRO — Hosni Mubarak's defense attorney argued in court Sunday that his client is still the president of Egypt and that his trial in criminal court violates the nation's suspended constitution. The attorney, Farid el Deeb, made the statements during ... Lawyer says ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak still presidentFox News Lawyer says ousted Egypt leader still presidentBoston.com Egypt's Hosni Mubarak is still president, court has no legal jurisdiction ...National Post Huffington Post all 1,017 news articles »

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Egypt's post-Mubarak legislative life begins amid tension and divisions - Ahram Online Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:20:56 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt's post-Mubarak legislative life begins amid tension and divisions Ahram Online (Photo by: Reuters) The 508-member People's Assembly – Egypt's lower-house parliament – will meet for procedural matters Monday. It comes almost one year after the outbreak of the January 25 Revolution. The Assembly is scheduled to hold three meetings. ... Backgrounder: Final results of Egypt's People's Assembly pollsShanghai Daily (subscription) Final Results of People's Assembly Elections, FJP Press Release #54ikhwanWeb.com all 8 news articles »

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HRW Calls on West to Accept Islamist Rise to Power - ABC News Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:28:01 GMT

ABC News

HRW Calls on West to Accept Islamist Rise to Power ABC News The New York-based group also urged Islamist parties, which have emerged as the biggest winners in recent elections in Tunisia and Egypt and are expected to fare well in Libya, to respect the rights of women and religious minorities, saying they cannot ... HRW calls on West to end 'Arab exception'San Francisco Chronicle Rights group urges West to get over Islamist aversionReuters all 271 news articles »

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Egypt pardons jailed blogger as generals brace for anniversary protests - The Guardian Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:57:43 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt pardons jailed blogger as generals brace for anniversary protests The Guardian An Egyptian blogger jailed by the military junta for insulting the army has been officially pardoned, as the country's ruling generals attempt to bolster public support before protests planned for the Wednesday's anniversary of the uprising. ... Egyptian blogger still in prison, despite pardonGlobalPost (blog) Egypt orders the release of blogger Mikail NabilAl-Masry Al-Youm Blogger Maikel Nabil yet to be released, fate of 1958 others unclearDaily News Egypt Bikya Masr -UPI.com (blog) all 11 news articles »

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Egyptian Shares Rally to Six-Week High, Led by Orascom Telecom - BusinessWeek Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:34:31 GMT

Ahram Online

Egyptian Shares Rally to Six-Week High, Led by Orascom Telecom BusinessWeek 22 (Bloomberg) -- Egypt's shares rose to a six-week high before the country's first parliamentary session since the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak and as Orascom Telecom Holding SAE resumed trading after two months. Orascom Telecom Holding surged 51 ... Market Report: Egypt's major stocks climb 1.3 pct on telecoms rallyAhram Online MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt's Orascom soars after resuming trade; Gulf mixedReuters UK Middle East Markets: Egypt's Orascom soars after resuming trade; Gulf mixedBusiness Recorder (blog) Bikya Masr all 35 news articles »

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Military tribunals: A continuing crackdown on Egypt's revolution - GlobalPost Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:52:23 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Military tribunals: A continuing crackdown on Egypt's revolution GlobalPost 25, he was arrested along with dozens of other protesters in front of the building where Egyptian cabinet meets. El-Beheiry has the unfortunate distinction of being among the very first civilians arrested under the rule of the Supreme Council of the ... The Egyptian Revolution 'code book' decipheredAhram Online A year of revolution: Lessons learnedAl-Masry Al-Youm How Art Is Healing Post-Revolution Egypt - OpEdEurasia Review Wall Street Journal -Ottawa Citizen all 28 news articles »

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Egypt/Syria: Al-Azhar Urges Arab Intervention in Syria - International Islamic News Agency Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:01:50 GMT

Independent Online

Egypt/Syria: Al-Azhar Urges Arab Intervention in Syria International Islamic News Agency “Everything indicates that the observer mission in Syria will be extended by a month, since the first month has not been enough as part of it was taken up by logistic preparations,” Jarush said in the Egyptian capital, Agence France Presse (AFP) ... Should The West Intervene In Syria?NPR Top Egypt clergyman calls for "urgent" Arab steps in SyriaMonsters and Critics.com Arab League Meets on SyriaVoice of America (blog) Independent Online -Press TV all 2,481 news articles »

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Hamas bans import of cars from Egypt - Ynetnews Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:57:37 GMT

The National

Hamas bans import of cars from Egypt Ynetnews The Hamas government in Gaza has banned the import of vehicles from Egypt a part of the effort to crack down on car thefts in the Sinai Peninsula, Ma'an reported Sunday. According to the Palestinian news agency, Hamas and Egyptian authorities are ... Egypt to host Palestinian factions next monthMa'an News Agency As region changes, Hamas movement shiftsAFP Buoyed by 'Islamic Spring,' Hamas considers new directionChristian Science Monitor The National -The Media Line -Commentary all 364 news articles »

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Jordan, Egypt FMs discuss Mideast peace efforts, ties - Petra News Agency Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:28:49 GMT

Petra News Agency

Jordan, Egypt FMs discuss Mideast peace efforts, ties Petra News Agency Cairo, Jan 22 (Petra) -- Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh and his Egyptian counterpart Mohammad Amr discussed efforts to kickstart the Middle East peace process as part of the close coordination between Jordan and Egypt on various regional issues. ... and more »