Egypt
Churches to decide on Constituent Assembly withdrawal on Saturday
November 16, 2012
Churches to decide on Constituent Assembly withdrawal on Saturday
Church representatives in the Constituent Assembly have still not reached a conclusion on whether or not they will withdraw…
Without a prayer: Law and street combine to prevent church building, stoke sectarianism
November 16, 2012
Without a prayer: Law and street combine to prevent church building, stoke sectarianism
On Sunday, Ahmed Omar, a bearded Muslim resident of Queen Suzanne Street in Shubra al-Kheima, walked past a patch of…
Morsy won’t attend pope ordainment ceremony, says bishop
November 16, 2012
Morsy won’t attend pope ordainment ceremony, says bishop
President Mohamed Morsy would not attend Bishop Tawadros’ ordainment ceremony next Sunday, said Friday Bishop Paula, the spokesperson for the…
Smugglers apprehended trying to bring 35 missiles from Libya to Egypt
November 16, 2012
Smugglers apprehended trying to bring 35 missiles from Libya to Egypt
Border guards foiled an attempt to smuggle 35 missiles coming from Libya on Friay. Armed Forces spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed…
Thousands in Alexandria protest Israeli assault on Gaza
November 16, 2012
Thousands in Alexandria protest Israeli assault on Gaza
Thousands have gathered outside the Leader Ibrahim Mosque in Alexandria on Friday to protest against the Israeli assault on the…
Morsy: Egypt has changed; Israel will pay for Gaza aggression
November 16, 2012
Morsy: Egypt has changed; Israel will pay for Gaza aggression
Egypt will continue to support Gaza against continued attacks rom Israeli armed forces, President Mohamed Morsy reiterated on Friday. "The…
Crowd spills into sidewalks around Al-Azhar Mosque for Qaradawi’s first sermon
November 16, 2012
Crowd spills into sidewalks around Al-Azhar Mosque for Qaradawi’s first sermon
Al-Azhar Mosque was overcrowded on Friday morning with worshipers who came to attend the Friday sermon given by head of…
Abouel Fotouh heads medical convoy to Gaza, says Rafah crossing should remain open
November 16, 2012
Abouel Fotouh heads medical convoy to Gaza, says Rafah crossing should remain open
The Rafah border crossing must stay open for 24 hours to facilitate the passage of Palestinians on both sides of…
Friday’s Tahrir protests denounce Israeli assault on Gaza
November 16, 2012
Friday’s Tahrir protests denounce Israeli assault on Gaza
Protesters began gathering in Tahrir Square on Friday morning to denounce Israel’s attack on the Gaza Strip. Other protesters have…
Egyptian Football Association pushing for league to resume
November 16, 2012
Egyptian Football Association pushing for league to resume
The Egyptian Football Association has presented Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal Eddin with several proposals to resume Premier League matches, which…