Egypt
Morsy: Citizens arrested by army during referendum to face civil trials
December 11, 2012
Morsy: Citizens arrested by army during referendum to face civil trials
A presidential statement on Tuesday said that any citizens arrested by the army during the upcoming constitutional referendum would be…
Qandil: No upcoming Cabinet reshuffle
December 11, 2012
Qandil: No upcoming Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil denied on Tuesday reports of an upcoming Cabinet reshuffle, stressing that the economic situation has become…
In another blow to Morsy, court does not recognize prosecutor general
December 11, 2012
In another blow to Morsy, court does not recognize prosecutor general
In a new challenge to President Mohamed Morsy, the Azbakiya Misdemeanor Court declined a case because it was referred to…
Electoral commission: Number of judges sufficient to supervise constitution referendum
December 11, 2012
Electoral commission: Number of judges sufficient to supervise constitution referendum
The Supreme Commission for Elections says Tuesday it is prepared for the constitutional referendum slated for Saturday. "The commission has…
Moussa demands postponing referendum by two months
December 11, 2012
Moussa demands postponing referendum by two months
Congress Party head Amr Moussa called for the postponement of the constitution referendum by two months, reaffirming his commitment to…
Update: 90% of judges refuse to supervise referendum, Judges Club says
December 11, 2012
Update: 90% of judges refuse to supervise referendum, Judges Club says
President Mohamed Morsy received a major blow on Tuesday after a large number of judges refused to supervise the 15…
Presidential palace clashes death toll nine after Brotherhood member dies
December 11, 2012
Presidential palace clashes death toll nine after Brotherhood member dies
The son of a leading Muslim Brotherhood member died Tuesday from injuries sustained during the presidential palace clashes last Wednesday,…
Egypt requests delay of IMF loan approval
December 11, 2012
Egypt requests delay of IMF loan approval
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil confirmed that Egypt has requested from the International Monetary Fund a one-month delay in approval of…
Free, reduced transportation for referendum day
December 11, 2012
Free, reduced transportation for referendum day
The Transportation Ministry is reducing the price of air-conditioned train tickets by 50 percent for 15 December to encourage…
Sabbahi: Morsy’s legal legitimacy only removed through vote
December 11, 2012
Sabbahi: Morsy’s legal legitimacy only removed through vote
Popular Current leader Hamdeen Sabbahi said although President Mohamed Morsy loses his legitimacy, his legal legitimacy cannot be lost without…