Egypt
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…
Spain seizes assets owned by Egypt’s Mubarak
December 13, 2012
Spain seizes assets owned by Egypt’s Mubarak
Spanish police have found 28 million euros (US$36.5 million) in assets owned by ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and people…
Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence
December 13, 2012
Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence
A leading opposition figure warned of more blood on the streets when Egyptians vote on a new constitution championed by…
Despite apparent support for Morsy, Salafis are divided over constitution
December 13, 2012
Despite apparent support for Morsy, Salafis are divided over constitution
Several Salafi movements and parties, including the Nour Party and Hazemoun, took part in protests Tuesday to support President Mohamed…
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
December 13, 2012
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum
The Carter Center said on Thursday it would not send observers during the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 and 22…
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote
December 13, 2012
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote
While most opposition forces are opting to vote “no” in the referendum on the constitution held on Saturday, boycott is…
Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday
December 13, 2012
Islamic forces, opposition parties announce rival demos Friday
Islamist forces have called for mass demonstrations on Friday in front of the Raba’a Al-Adawiya Mosque in Nasr City starting…