The liberals and secularists who formed the core of the Egyptian revolution are now scrambling to stave off political gains by the Muslim Brotherhood, a once-outlawed organization that is widely expected to become the dominant force when a new parliament … read more
Suzanne Mubarak, the wife of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, suffered a heart attack Friday after learning that prosecutors had ordered her detention in a broadening criminal probe into the source of the family’s wealth, Egyptian state television reported. The … read more
Egypt’s caretaker government said on Wednesday it will prepare a law within a month to ease restrictions on building churches while banning protests in front of places of worship, after attacks on Cairo churches. Formed after 15 people died when … read more
Egypt is urging activists to cancel a rally aimed at crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip to show support for the Palestinians. In a statement Thursday, authorities called on activists to give priority to internal issues and “to prevent … read more
For years, President Hosni Mubarak’s feared security forces compiled secret files on anyone they deemed a threat to the regime. Now, with Mubarak gone, activists are assembling dossiers on their old alleged tormenters — and they’re doing it in the … read more
Naguib Sawiris, the Egyptian telecoms magnate, has warned of further violence between Muslims and Christians in the country unless the perpetrators of recent sectarian attacks are punished. Mr Sawiris, a Coptic Christian who belongs to one of the biggest business … read more
Egypt’s government says deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his wife have been questioned over suspicions they illegally amassed vast wealth. Mubarak has been questioned several times, but this would be the first time his wife, Suzanne, faced interrogation. A Justice … read more
A popular reformist leader in Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood said he will run for president, in a move that raises the possibility that Islamist politicians could dominate the country’s presidency and its parliament. The announcement by Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotouh, the … read more
Egypt’s former tourism minister was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on Tuesday for squandering public funds, the second member of former President Hosni Mubarak’s cabinet to be jailed for financial misconduct. Zoheir Garranah was among several former officials to be … read more
The Egyptian woman whose story originated Saturday’s violent sectarian clashes in the Cairo suburb of Imbaba has turned herself in to the military council seeking protection, Ahram online news reported Wednesday. Abeer Talaat was allegedly held captive in Mar Mina … read more