Egypt
Army prepares to secure constitutional referendum
December 10, 2012
Army prepares to secure constitutional referendum
The Armed Forces on Monday began to deploy troops in Cairo and other governorates to secure polling stations for Saturday’s…
Interior Ministry says police capabilities, image restored
December 10, 2012
Interior Ministry says police capabilities, image restored
The Interior Ministry said Monday that police have secured “targeted institutions,” such as police stations, and have restored their image…
Youm7 editor, journalist accused of slandering Morsy
December 10, 2012
Youm7 editor, journalist accused of slandering Morsy
The presidential office filed a complaint on Monday accusing privately-owned Youm7's editor-in-chief Khaled Salah and journalist Ola al-Shafie of slandering…
Opposition parties organize against draft constitution
December 10, 2012
Opposition parties organize against draft constitution
Opposition parties and movements are preparing for the constitutional referendum on 15 December, with the April 6 Youth Movement mobilizing…
Muslim Brotherhood students to hold pro-Morsy rally Tuesday
December 10, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood students to hold pro-Morsy rally Tuesday
The Egyptian Student Union (ESU) announced it would participate in a mass demonstration planned for Tuesday to show support for…
Presidential spokesperson blames tax debacle on political tension
December 10, 2012
Presidential spokesperson blames tax debacle on political tension
“Mistakes happened over the past few days due to political conflicts,” presidential spokesperson Yasser Ali said Monday, referring to President…
Egyptian expats to start voting on constitution Wednesday
December 10, 2012
Egyptian expats to start voting on constitution Wednesday
Expatriate Egyptians are expected to vote on the new constitution Wednesday at 150 Egyptian embassies and 11 consulates around the…
Nour Party decides not to take part in Tuesday protests
December 10, 2012
Nour Party decides not to take part in Tuesday protests
Galal Morra, secretary general of the Salafi Nour Party, said the party has so far decided not to take part…
Border Guards seize 65 kg of narcotics in November
December 10, 2012
Border Guards seize 65 kg of narcotics in November
Egyptian border guards registered 61 criminal cases during the month of November, according to Armed Forces spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali.…
Mount Lebanon mufti urges Egyptians to unite, avoid violence
December 10, 2012
Mount Lebanon mufti urges Egyptians to unite, avoid violence
Mount Lebanon Mufti Mohamed Ali al-Juzu, an influential cleric, called on Egyptians to be patient, avoid violence and stick to…