Egypt
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
November 29, 2012
Civil groups’ pounce into political space seen as pro-democracy triumph
For almost two years, civil and secular groups were constantly blamed for being disunited and unorganized, paving the way for…
After Morsy decree, diplomats lash out at Foreign Ministry
November 29, 2012
After Morsy decree, diplomats lash out at Foreign Ministry
In a joint statement, 180 diplomats decried what they claimed were orders from the Foreign Ministry to defend President Mohamed…
Seven officers found not guilty of killing protesters in Dar al-Salaam
November 29, 2012
Seven officers found not guilty of killing protesters in Dar al-Salaam
The Cairo Criminal Court acquitted on Thursday seven police officers accused of killing three civilians and wounding others on 28…
Journalists Syndicate head returns to Constituent Assembly, church withdraws definitively
November 29, 2012
Journalists Syndicate head returns to Constituent Assembly, church withdraws definitively
Al-Ahram state-run newspaper said on its website Thursday that Journalists Syndicate head Mamdouh al-Waly is attending the Constituent Assembly session…
Update: When constitution goes to the polls, judges may stay home
November 29, 2012
Update: When constitution goes to the polls, judges may stay home
It is unlikely that judges would agree to supervise a public referendum on the new constitution unless President Mohamed Morsy…
Tourists visit historical sites in spite of unrest, minister says
November 29, 2012
Tourists visit historical sites in spite of unrest, minister says
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali said Thursday that tourism is thriving in many archaeological sites and museums in various governorates…
Thursday’s papers: On the brink of civil disobedience
November 29, 2012
Thursday’s papers: On the brink of civil disobedience
The ramifications of the president’s constitutional declaration, which grants Mohamed Morsy powers that go beyond even those enjoyed by his…
Another wall divides downtown
November 29, 2012
Another wall divides downtown
Security officials have constructed a concrete wall in Simon Bolivar Square near Tahrir Square to prevent clashes between police and…
Constituent Assembly votes on controversial new constitution
November 29, 2012
Constituent Assembly votes on controversial new constitution
The Constituent Assembly is expected to vote on the final draft of the new constitution Thursday, before submitting a copy…
Human rights council members resign over Brotherhood influence
November 29, 2012
Human rights council members resign over Brotherhood influence
The deputy head of the National Council for Human Rights Abdel Ghaffar Shokr and board member Mohamed Zaraa submitted their…