Egypt
Kafr al-Sheikh voters lean toward ‘yes’ in referendum
December 23, 2012
Kafr al-Sheikh voters lean toward ‘yes’ in referendum
KAFR AL-SHEIKH — The northern Delta governorate of Kafr al-Sheikh witnessed a relatively low turnout as residents cast their ballots…
Update: Initial results could amount to 64 percent of voters endorsing the constitution
December 22, 2012
Update: Initial results could amount to 64 percent of voters endorsing the constitution
Polling stations have officially closed, amid continuing reports of polling stations around the country closing as early as 9:00 pm.…
Voting in Qalyubiya’s Banha highlights generation gap
December 22, 2012
Voting in Qalyubiya’s Banha highlights generation gap
BANHA, Qalyubiya — Voting patterns in Qalyubiya Governorate's northern city of Bahna highlighted an age-specific split, as the second…
Central Bank governor resigns, Cabinet disputes announcement
December 22, 2012
Central Bank governor resigns, Cabinet disputes announcement
Central Bank of Egypt Governor Farouk al-Oqda has resigned from his position, sources from the president's office reported Saturday. The…
Mansour Hassan, stalwart of former President Anwar Sadat’s regime, dies
December 22, 2012
Mansour Hassan, stalwart of former President Anwar Sadat’s regime, dies
Mansour Hassan, a veteran Egyptian politician who headed an advisory council to the once ruling military generals, passed away…
Vice President Mahmoud Mekky resigns
December 22, 2012
Vice President Mahmoud Mekky resigns
Vice President Mahmoud Mekky announced his resignation in a press statement on Saturday. In his statement, Mekky said, “I would like…
Scattered violations reported in referendum’s second round
December 22, 2012
Scattered violations reported in referendum’s second round
As the first part of the day went by in the second phase of the constitutional referendum, monitoring groups…
Alexandria clashes reignite ahead of phase two of referendum
December 22, 2012
Alexandria clashes reignite ahead of phase two of referendum
ALEXANDRIA — At least 80 people were injured Friday when clashes flared again in Alexandria between protesters campaigning against the…
Judicial officials refute reports Mubarak and Adly conviction cancelled
December 22, 2012
Judicial officials refute reports Mubarak and Adly conviction cancelled
Judicial officials refuted reports by several media outlets Saturday that the Court of Cassation had rescinded the life sentences handed…
Update: Polling stations officially close nationwide
December 22, 2012
Update: Polling stations officially close nationwide
On Saturday, 22 December, the second phase of the referendum on the draft constitution begins in the country's remaining 17…