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Egypt anticipates government’s decision to extend emergency law

Egypt's government is expected to give a statement in Parliament later today regarding the extension of the country's controversial emergency law.

Mubarak rejects opposition demands for constitutional amendments

He confirmed however, that he believed the interaction between the opposition forces was healthy and that he remained committed to pursuing free and fair elections.

Police clash with activists as opposition unite with MB call for reform

Downtown Egypt, witnessed hundreds of rallying pro-reform protestors who had planned to peacefully march towards the parliament building.

Egypt’s Mubarak warns opposition, talks stability in first speech since surgery

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak spoke out against the country’s growing opposition community in the ailing leader’s first public speech since having gall bladder surgery in Germany in March. He spoke

French President calls off trip to Egypt due to Mubarak’s health

President Mubarak's recent illness has caused much speculation on Egypt 's future both in Egypt and abroad. A trip which was arranged to take place in early May, was cancelled

Egyptians believe Mubarak grooming son for power

With the 81 year old President Mubarak's health under speculation due to recent surgery, the notion of his son Gamal as a contender for the upcoming presidential elections seems all

Israel intervenes in ElBaradei’s campaign analyzing his methods

It appears that recent reported statements made by Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei regarding Israel and the so called peace process have not been met lightly. The Nobel Prize winner was said

Mubarak attends first cabinet meeting since surgery

After much speculation on his health, Egypt's president Mubarak will at last attend his first cabinet meeting on Thursday April 14, after undergoing gall bladder surgery in Germany in early

NGO object to new drafted law and authorities intervention

NGO members have voiced their anger at the new law which is aimed at crippling the organizations by tightening the authorities grip on their activities and interfering in the boards

In Egypt, the Twilight of the Mubarak Regime

In early March, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak flew to Germany, where a team of surgeons removed his failing gall-bladder along with a benign growth. Three weeks later, the president was