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“Military sources: Suspects say public figures instigated Abbasseya events”
Hazem Salah Abu Ismail, Nawara Negm, Mohamed al-Zawahiri and 56 other individuals are accused of instigating the clashes at Abbasiya.
“Hundreds of activists accused as military police crackdown on solidarity demonstrators continues”
Military court orders two-week detention for hundreds of arrested protesters.
“Amr Moussa slams protesters for attempting to break into Defense Ministry”
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa criticizes protesters who clashed with the army in Abbassiya.
“Egypt`s press syndicate condemns journalist arrests in Abbasiya clashes”
Between 15 and 20 journalists are detained after Friday’s clashes.
“The “Final” Friday : The end of What exactly !??”
Zenobia gives an overview of May 4th events that led to clashes in front of the Ministry of Defense in Abbassiya.
“Steer clear of military headquarters, SCAF warns protesters”
Army general says the army has not used violence against protesters since January 2011.
“Campaign breaches could haunt Egypt`s next president”
Legal experts say that campaign irregularities might be used to intimidate next president after elections.
“Recalled Saudi ambassador returns to Egypt, signaling thaw in ties”
Diplomatic crisis ends, as Saudi ambassador returns to Cairo after visit of Egyptian delegation in Riyadh.
“Salafi body apologizes to Saudi Arabia for protests outside its embassy”
Salafi Shura Council asks for the return of the Saudi ambassador.
“Fugitive tycoon Hussein Salem talks Mubarak, Israel gas deal in first TV interview”
Salem says he did not sell Egyptian gas to Israel at prices below market levels.
“Labour Day protests in Tahrir Square”
Attended by presidential candidates Hamdeen Sabbahi and Khaled Ali, demonstration to mark May 1 draws a few hundreds in Tahrir
“April 6 movement forces Moussa to end rally in Minya”
April 6 activists campaign against Moussa in Minya governorate.
“FJP: Parliament to be suspended if SCAF does not reshuffle cabinet”
The Muslim Brotherhood’s party threatens to suspend the coming sessions of the Parliament if SCAF does not make any changes to the provisional government.
“Red flags surround Abouel Fotouh’s candidacy”
Karim Mohy sees important changes in Abo El-Fotouh’s rhetoric on key political issues.
“Egypt’s Forgotten Builders”
Mohamed Elshahed discusses the connection between low-quality construction in Egypt and exploitation of construction workers.
“Brotherhood fights image problem on Egypt campaign trail”
The Muslim Brotherhood is struggling with increasing popular criticism of its political performance and of a weak presidential candidate.
“Brotherhood leader backs Abouel Fotouh”
Senior Freedom and Justice Party leader announces his support for Abo El-Fotouh as strongest consensus candidate.
“The Aboul Fotouh Bandwagon”
Baheyya comments on the start of the campaign of Abd El-Moneim Abo El-Fotouh and his appeal as a presidential candidate.
“The Brotherhood goes to Saudi”
Sultan El-Qassemi says the diplomatic crisis between Egypt and Saudi Arabia resulted in rapprochement between the Muslim Brotherhood and the Kingdom.
In Arabic:
“عن أوهام انتقال السلطة وتصفير السياسة فى مصر”
Ashraf El-Sherif gives a pessimistic prediction about the Egyptian elections and the ability of the new president to acquire true executive power.
“رسالة (عتاب) من الإخوان إلى (إخوانهم في الدعوة السلفية)”
The Muslim Brotherhood’s letter to the Salafi Dawa in response to their endorsement of Abd El-Monei Abu El-Fotouh.
“انذار للسعودية: مصر تتغير”
Abd El-Bari Atwan discusses the recent Egyptian-Saudi diplomatic crisis.
“بالصور.. صناع عسكريون يتظاهرون أمام ماسبيرو للمطالبة بحقوقهم”
Military industry workers demand their rights in a protest in front of Maspero.
“لواء سابق: العادلي سخر 550 ضابطا ومجند للعمل في فيلته ومزرعته.. وفساد الداخلية مازال مستمرا”
Former general says Habib Al-Adly used officers and soldiers to do work on his villa and farm.
“آل سعود الأعظم”
Nawara Negm expresses her indignity over how the Egyptian authorities have handled the diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia.
“فيديو: قوات من الجيش تسيطر على تمرد جنود الأمن المركزي بمعسكر العبور”
Soldiers from the Central Security Forces block a highway after rumors spread of an officer killing a soldier.
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