Egypt
France: Europe to try to convince Morsy to backtrack on new powers
November 26, 2012
France: Europe to try to convince Morsy to backtrack on new powers
France will try to convince President Mohamed Morsy to backtrack on the constitutional declaration he issued Thursday, which granted him…
US Embassy in Cairo to suspend visa, citizen services Tuesday
November 26, 2012
US Embassy in Cairo to suspend visa, citizen services Tuesday
The US Embassy in Cairo said it would stop providing various services on Tuesday because of the security situation in…
Justice minister: Constitutional declaration crisis ‘about to be resolved’
November 26, 2012
Justice minister: Constitutional declaration crisis ‘about to be resolved’
Justice Minister Ahmed Mekky said that the political crisis over the president’s recent constitutional declaration will be resolved after the…
Morsy and Qandil to meet over constitutional declaration developments
November 26, 2012
Morsy and Qandil to meet over constitutional declaration developments
President Mohamed Morsy summoned the prime minister for an urgent meeting Monday to discuss economic and political developments in the…
Merkel expresses concern over developments in Egypt
November 26, 2012
Merkel expresses concern over developments in Egypt
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed concern about the latest developments in Egypt after President Mohamed Morsy announced a new constitutional…
Shura Council issues report on cutting costs for state publications
November 26, 2012
Shura Council issues report on cutting costs for state publications
State-owned press institutions should focus on expanding electronic forms of distribution and close publications that are losing money, said the…
Antiquities Ministry: Byzantine coins found in Beheira
November 26, 2012
Antiquities Ministry: Byzantine coins found in Beheira
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali has announced the discovery of two ancient coins dating back to the Byzantine era at…
Update: Body of protester killed in clashes arrives in Tahrir
November 26, 2012
Update: Body of protester killed in clashes arrives in Tahrir
The body of a protester killed in clashes with police arrived in Tahrir Square Monday ahead of his funeral. About…
Hamas delegation in Cairo for mediation over truce details
November 26, 2012
Hamas delegation in Cairo for mediation over truce details
A Hamas government delegation will hold talks Monday with Egyptian officials in Gaza to follow up on the recently declared…
Update: Israeli Embassy staff back to Cairo without ambassador
November 26, 2012
Update: Israeli Embassy staff back to Cairo without ambassador
Staff members at the Israeli Embassy in Cairo arrived from Tel Aviv Monday at Cairo International Airport, German news agency…