Egypt
Revolution Protection Law may fail to live up to its name
November 23, 2012
Revolution Protection Law may fail to live up to its name
After passing a controversial constitutional declaration late Thursday giving himself expansive powers, President Mohamed Morsy later went on to articulate the…
Health Ministry: 18 injured in clashes on Friday
November 23, 2012
Health Ministry: 18 injured in clashes on Friday
At least 18 protesters were injured in clashes on Friday across the nation, including two in Tahrir Square, Health…
Morsy: Don’t pay attention to those ‘wasting time with controversy’
November 23, 2012
Morsy: Don’t pay attention to those ‘wasting time with controversy’
Don’t pay attention to “those who want to waste Egyptians’ time with controversy,” said President Mohamed Morsy on Friday, indirectly…
Vessel breaks down in Suez Canal on one of busiest traffic days
November 23, 2012
Vessel breaks down in Suez Canal on one of busiest traffic days
The Suez Canal has mended a Panamanian bulk vessel that broke down off the eastern shore of the canal on…
Update: Third FJP headquarters set ablaze in midst of ongoing Brotherhood, revolutionary clashes
November 23, 2012
Update: Third FJP headquarters set ablaze in midst of ongoing Brotherhood, revolutionary clashes
A third Freedom and Justice Party headquarters was stormed on Friday afternoon by anti-Brotherhood protesters. After burning another headquarters near…
New prosecutor general says will work to lift injustice
November 23, 2012
New prosecutor general says will work to lift injustice
"For the sake of Egyptians who have sacrificed [to counter] the widespread corruption that wasted the resources of the dear…
Israeli gunfire kills Gazan near border after truce
November 23, 2012
Israeli gunfire kills Gazan near border after truce
Israeli gunfire at the Gaza border killed one Palestinian on Friday and wounded several others, medics said, two days after…
Update: Police forces continue to fire tear gas on protesters into Friday evening
November 23, 2012
Update: Police forces continue to fire tear gas on protesters into Friday evening
Police forces continued to fire tear gas canisters at protesters on Qasr al-Aini Street near Tahrir Square on Friday evening…
Update: In speech, Morsy says won’t allow thugs to attack state, and his powers are ‘heavy load’
November 23, 2012
Update: In speech, Morsy says won’t allow thugs to attack state, and his powers are ‘heavy load’
Protesters in support of President Mohamed Morsy started to leave the area around the presidential palace after the president concluded…
Mohamed Mahmoud clashes enter fifth day
November 23, 2012
Mohamed Mahmoud clashes enter fifth day
Clashes between protesters and security forces on Mohamed Mahmoud Street have resumed Friday morning for the fifth consecutive day. Protesters…