Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt’s new Islamist president told Iran’s state media he intends to normalize relations with Iran. President-elect Mohammed Morsi said his new Muslim Brotherhood government would seek to reconcile with Iran. Morsi sent the Iranian leadership a message that he would revise Egypt’s foreign policy. “It is necessary to restore normal […]
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The Syrian opposition, seeking to expand its base, has elected a Kurd as its new chief. The Syrian National Council has elected Abdul Basset Sida as its new president, replacing Burhan Ghalioun. Sida, named on June 10 as the sole candidate, has been in exile in Sweden for 17 years. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — For the first time since the Sunni revolt in March 2011, the United States has begun operations against the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad. Western diplomatic sources said the administration of President Barack Obama has ordered the U.S. intelligence community to ensure the ouster of Assad in 2012. The […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia has been concerned over the influence of Al Qaida-aligned clerics from neighboring Morocco. Officials said the Tunis government was intent on countering efforts by Muslim elements in Morocco to spread Al Qaida doctrine. The officials said the Moroccans were encouraging violence in Tunisia, particularly against secular and Western elements […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt has linked Salafist protests against the military regime to Al Qaida. Egyptian security sources have identified the brother of Al Qaida commander Ayman Zawahiri as a leader of the Salafist protests against the ruling military council. So far, at least 22 people have been killed in clashes between regime […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — At least 20 people were killed and 50 injured when regime supporters attacked a protest vigil outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo on May 2. The military regime in Egypt was alleged to have employed mercenaries to attack the Islamic opposition. In a reflection of the last days of President […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has ended its diplomatic presence in Egypt amid increasing threats by the Muslim Brotherhood. Officials said the Saudi Foreign Ministry has recalled its staff from Egypt and closed the embassy and consulates. The officials said the military regime in Cairo failed to protect Saudi diplomats and installations […]
John J. Metzler UNITED NATIONS — America’s political standing has dipped so low in Egypt, that in a recent Gallup poll, more than eighty percent of respondents said they neither want military aid nor economic assistance from the United States. Moreover as many shades of Islamic political parties dominate the landscape, many people in this […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — For the first time, Egypt’s military has disclosed details of its secret economic empire. The ruling military council has released the first details of its business interests. On March 27, the military acknowledged that it operated numerous companies in the fields of construction, defense, resorts and civilian factories. “We will […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, despite opposition in Congress, has relayed all of U.S. aid to Egypt for 2012. In an unusual move, the White House acknowledged that the administration relayed all $1,5 billion in U.S. civilian and military aid to Egypt for this year. The move came less than two weeks […]