Egypt
The president speaks
December 16, 2012
The president speaks
In recurrent speeches following mass protests against a controversial declaration through which President Mohamed Morsy claimed sweeping powers for himself,…
Foreign Ministry says evacuated 4,000 Egyptians from Syria
December 16, 2012
Foreign Ministry says evacuated 4,000 Egyptians from Syria
Some 4,000 Egyptian citizens have been evacuated from Syria due to the conflict raging there, according to Egypt’s Foreign…
Politicians react to early referendum results
December 16, 2012
Politicians react to early referendum results
Political figures had different reactions to the constitutional referendum after the end of the first phase on Saturday night, as…
State observers refer 350 complaints over referendum to elections commission
December 16, 2012
State observers refer 350 complaints over referendum to elections commission
The National Council for Human Rights said it recorded 437 complaints in its final report on the first round of…
Gharbiya, home of ‘autonomous’ Mahalla, votes no
December 16, 2012
Gharbiya, home of ‘autonomous’ Mahalla, votes no
MAHALLA — As the initial results of the first round of referendum voting rolled in, it became obvious how the…
Wafd Party official: Abu Ismail incited followers to attack headquarters
December 16, 2012
Wafd Party official: Abu Ismail incited followers to attack headquarters
Fouad Badrawy, secretary of the Wafd Party, filed a police report on Sunday accusing former presidential hopeful Hazem Salah Abu…
Sawiris sells ONtv to Tunisian businessman
December 16, 2012
Sawiris sells ONtv to Tunisian businessman
A surprise decision by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris to sell his satellite channel ONtv to Tunisian film producer Tarak Ben…
FJP, opposition announce conflicting results on referendum
December 16, 2012
FJP, opposition announce conflicting results on referendum
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party and the opposition Popular Current announced contradictory semifinal results in the first day…
Referendum on the constitution draft: Some indicators
December 16, 2012
Referendum on the constitution draft: Some indicators
Governorate Voters “Yes” votes “No” votes Cairo 6,580,470 43 57