Egypt

Update: Thousands of protesters surround mosque in Alexandria after clashes

Update: Thousands of protesters surround mosque in Alexandria after clashes

Thousands surrounded the Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque in Alexandria on Friday night, saying that Salafis had escaped inside the mosque after…
Morsy defends his actions to foreign press; calls opposition ‘counter-revolutionary’

Morsy defends his actions to foreign press; calls opposition ‘counter-revolutionary’

In a defensive English-language statement to the foreign press, President Mohamed Morsy defended his recent controversial decisions and listed his…
Interior Ministry pledges to secure polling stations during referendum

Interior Ministry pledges to secure polling stations during referendum

Security forces will protect all polling stations until the end of both rounds of voting in the constitutional referendum, the…
Update: Pro-constitution Islamist rally continues into Friday evening

Update: Pro-constitution Islamist rally continues into Friday evening

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Tahrir Square after Friday prayers for the “No to the Referendum” protest, while thousands of…
Foreign Ministry denies rigging rumors as expat voting continues for third day

Foreign Ministry denies rigging rumors as expat voting continues for third day

There have been no attempts to influence expat voters or prevent them from voting at Egypt’s consulate and embassies abroad,…
Brotherhood refused meeting with defense minister, sources say

Brotherhood refused meeting with defense minister, sources say

This week’s meeting between Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and political forces was cancelled due to pressure from President Mohamed…
Badie: Vote yes for ‘the greatest constitution Egypt ever knew’

Badie: Vote yes for ‘the greatest constitution Egypt ever knew’

Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie took to Facebook on Friday to spur the nation to vote "yes" for what…
Referendum opponents, supporters prepare for mass demos

Referendum opponents, supporters prepare for mass demos

A state of calm prevailed in Tahrir Square Friday morning ahead of an anticipated mass protest titled "No to Referendum,"…
World Bank promises Egypt US$1 billion loan

World Bank promises Egypt US$1 billion loan

The World Bank plans to support Egypt’s economic reform plan with a US$1 billion loan to create new programs to…
Opposition denies presidency attempts at dialogue

Opposition denies presidency attempts at dialogue

Vice President Mahmoud Mekky held a third national dialogue session on Thursday with a number of political figures and legal…
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