  Egypt’s ex-PM to form new government November 25, 2011 - 09:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt's military rulers have appointed ex-Prime Minister Kamal Ganzouri to form a new government, state media say. The previous military-appointed civilian cabinet resigned earlier this week in the wake of violent protests in Cairo and other cities. The military council has said parliamentary elections will begin across Egypt next week as scheduled. Clashes near Cairo's Tahrir Square have subsided but activists are calling for renewed protests on Friday, November 25. Large numbers of demonstrators are spending the night in the square ahead of a mass rally after Friday prayers. The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (Scaf) is overseeing a transition to civilian rule following the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak in February. Despite promises by the council to speed up the process, many Egyptians fear the military intends to cling to power. Mr Ganzouri headed Egypt's government from 1996 to 1999 under Mr Mubarak. State newspaper al-Ahram said on its website that Ganzouri had agreed in principle to lead a national salvation government after meeting Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi, head of the military council. Ganzouri, who has distanced himself from Mubarak's regime, has been suggested as a possible presidential candidate, BBC reports.   Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
