Sign in
About Us
Last Update 3:4
Egypt
Gulf Arab states don't want Mubarak tried — Ahram Online asks why
Why are the oil-rich Arab Gulf countries so tense over the possibility that ousted President Hosni Mubarak would be brought to trial?
New Egyptian independent labour union calls for celebrations in Tahrir
Ridding themselves of Egypt's old regime labour union, a new independent labour union details their next steps, including the Labour Day Tahrir celebration on Sunday
Justice Minister: Egypt's Mubarak could face death penalty
The Minister of justice says Mubarak may face the death penalty and the questioning of the former first lady Suzanne Mubarak will begin in a few days
Shoot to kill orders recording played as evidence against El-Adly, Cairo
A voice recording is revealed of the former head of Egypt’s central security, giving orders to use live ammunition to kill peaceful protesters in the wake of the revolution
Thousands of Salafists protest for release of woman allegedly held by Copts
The ordeal of Camilia Shehata, who was believed to have converted to Islam but shut away in a monastery, continues with thousands of Salafists clamouring for her release in front of a Coptic cathedral
Mubarak’s daughters in-law released after interrogations
Mubarak’s two daughter-in-laws, released today, presented proofs early this morning that they gained their land and business before marrying Egypt’s ousted president’s sons
The American embassy in Cairo gets back to work
US state department issues statement permitting non-essential embassy staff and family to return to Egypt and work to continue as normal
Arab human rights group condemns case against author of Where is God
An Arab human rights group takes a stand against the charges pressed on author of Where is God, stating denying freedom of expression is not acceptable post-revolution
Muslim Brotherhood announces future plans after two-day meeting
The Muslim Brotherhood has clarified that it will not run for more than 50 per cent of parliamentary seats in the upcoming elections, or field a candidate for the presidency  
Egypt chief of staff says Israel has no right to interfere in Cairo's decision to open Rafah border
Muslim Brotherhood announce party chief, seek 50% of parliament
Prosecutor-general allows judges to investigate corruption cases
Prosecutor-General Abdel-Megeed Mahmoud has decided to let judges investigate several cases of corruption, to speed up the process of prosecution
Top businessmen accused of shady deal to acquire public land
Two prominent business tycoons have been put under investigation for development deals that undersold public land, from which they subsequently made a handsome profit
Egypt's microbus drivers protest low bus fares and large fines
Angry microbus drivers staged a protest in front of the Giza governorate headquarters, which led to clashes

Readers Picks

© 2010 Ahram Online.