Egypt
Update: Thousands of protesters surround mosque in Alexandria after clashes
December 14, 2012
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’
December 14, 2012
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
December 14, 2012
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
December 14, 2012
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
December 14, 2012
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
December 14, 2012
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’
December 14, 2012
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
December 14, 2012
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
December 13, 2012
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
December 13, 2012
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…