Muslim Brotherhood backs Mubarak call

Cairo - Egypt's banned but partially tolerated Muslim Brotherhood movement said yesterday it supported Egyptian President, Mr…

Cairo - Egypt's banned but partially tolerated Muslim Brotherhood movement said yesterday it supported Egyptian President, Mr Hosni Mubarak's call for an international conference on terrorism.

The movement welcomed Mr Mubarak's call, saying it was necessary for an anti-terrorist coalition backed by the US "to be part of an international framework with specific ideas. "It's a courageous position, especially amid increased American pressure," it said.