Egypt
Qandil: Reformists should turn to ballot box
June 25, 2013
Qandil: Reformists should turn to ballot box
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said Tuesday those demanding reform in Egypt should turn to the ballot box. Those able to…
Islamists preparing vigilante groups for 30 June
June 25, 2013
Islamists preparing vigilante groups for 30 June
Islamist groups have revealed plans to form vigilante justice groups ahead of 30 June demonstrations. The groups will be formed…
Decision on Shafiq’s election challenge to be issued Wednesday
June 25, 2013
Decision on Shafiq’s election challenge to be issued Wednesday
The Presidential Elections Commission announced Tuesday that a decision on former presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq's challenge to last year's election…
Qatar emir hands power to son, no word on PM
June 25, 2013
Qatar emir hands power to son, no word on PM
Qatar's emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani handed power on Tuesday to his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, taking the…
Minister defends police role in Giza sectarian killing
June 25, 2013
Minister defends police role in Giza sectarian killing
Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim said Tuesday that security forces saved 46 Egyptian Shia from imminent death on Sunday in Giza's…
President to give account of past year in address to nation Wednesday
June 25, 2013
President to give account of past year in address to nation Wednesday
Presidential Aide for Political Affairs Pakinam al-Sharqawy has said that President Mohamed Morsy, in an address to the nation,
Former PM Nazif released in license plates case
June 25, 2013
Former PM Nazif released in license plates case
Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday released former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif pending investigations into charges of squandering public funds through…
U.S. embassy to close on 30 June
June 25, 2013
U.S. embassy to close on 30 June
The U.S. embassy in Cairo said it will close on Sunday amid fears of violence at opposition protests against President…
Court demands Morsy reveal Rafah inquiry’s findings
June 25, 2013
Court demands Morsy reveal Rafah inquiry’s findings
Court officials have called on President Mohamed Morsy to reveal information concerning the Rafah attack last August which claimed the…
Court upholds November’s Constitutional Declaration
June 25, 2013
Court upholds November’s Constitutional Declaration
The Cassation Court upheld Tuesday the controversial Constitutional Declaration issued by President Mohamed Morsy on 21 November 2012. The court…