Egypt
Supreme Judicial Council agrees to supervise vote on constitution
December 3, 2012
Supreme Judicial Council agrees to supervise vote on constitution
The Supreme Judicial Council has agreed to supervise a referendum on a draft constitution, a legal adviser to President Mohamed…
Stock exchange falls 1.4 percent in anticipation of demos
December 3, 2012
Stock exchange falls 1.4 percent in anticipation of demos
The Egyptian Stock Exchange fell by 1.4 percent by the end of trading on Monday, amid investor concern regarding anticipated…
Protests planned in Tahrir and presidential palace Tuesday
December 3, 2012
Protests planned in Tahrir and presidential palace Tuesday
Protests against the constitutional referendum are planned to be staged in Tahrir Square, the presidential palace and Abdeen Palace on…
Di Salata: Life is like a bowl of salad, but online
December 3, 2012
Di Salata: Life is like a bowl of salad, but online
South Korean music artist PSY became a household name when his “Gangam Style” video went viral earlier this year. Months…
Two secular activists resign from National Council for Human Rights
December 3, 2012
Two secular activists resign from National Council for Human Rights
Two secular human rights activists have resigned from the National Council for Human Rights to express their opposition to President…
National Salvation Front supports Judges Club referendum boycott
December 3, 2012
National Salvation Front supports Judges Club referendum boycott
The National Salvation Front voiced support for the Judges Club board’s decision not to supervise the referendum on the new…
Cabinet: Govt secures potable water for 75% of population
December 3, 2012
Cabinet: Govt secures potable water for 75% of population
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil said Monday that access to potable water and sanitary drainage services are a necessary element of…
Churches: Individual Copts should decide how to vote in referendum
December 3, 2012
Churches: Individual Copts should decide how to vote in referendum
The country’s three major churches have agreed not to direct Coptic voters how to vote in the upcoming constitutional referendum,…
Al-Ahram website journalists strike over Morsy declaration
December 3, 2012
Al-Ahram website journalists strike over Morsy declaration
A large number of reporters at the website of state-run Al-Ahram newspaper decided to strike Monday in solidarity with 11…
Foreign Ministry: Egyptians abroad to vote on constitution
December 3, 2012
Foreign Ministry: Egyptians abroad to vote on constitution
Egyptian expatriates will be allowed to start voting on the new draft constitution from 8–11 December at all embassies and…