Egypt
Presidency: Legislative authority not transferred to Shura Council
August 19, 2012
Presidency: Legislative authority not transferred to Shura Council
President Mohamed Morsy is not transferring legislative authority to the Shura Council, Presidency spokesperson Yasser Ali said Sunday. Ali…
No casualties after attack on Arish checkpoint
August 19, 2012
No casualties after attack on Arish checkpoint
Gunmen opened fire at a security checkpoint in the Rayesa neighborhood on the Arish — Rafah international road on…
Hamas leader: Palestinians not interested in settling in Sinai
August 19, 2012
Hamas leader: Palestinians not interested in settling in Sinai
Head of the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip Ismail Haniyeh said on Sunday that Palestinians do not intend…
Antiquities Minister: Meet Rahina safe from fire
August 19, 2012
Antiquities Minister: Meet Rahina safe from fire
Antiquities Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Ali said that the museum and archeological site at Meet Rahina, south of Cairo, are…
Islamist leaders endorse Morsy in Eid remarks
August 19, 2012
Islamist leaders endorse Morsy in Eid remarks
Eid al-Fitr sermons and messages were not only festive this year, but carried heavy political implications. When fired by…
Morsy performs Eid prayer, causes congestion
August 19, 2012
Morsy performs Eid prayer, causes congestion
President Mohamed Morsy performed Eid al-Fitr prayers Sunday at the Mosque of Amr ibn al-Aas, causing severe congestion and…
Morsy to attend Non-Alignment Summit in Tehran
August 18, 2012
Morsy to attend Non-Alignment Summit in Tehran
President Mohamed Morsy will attend the Non-Aligned Movement Summit, Iran on 30 August on his way back from a…
Rights group urges lawyers to defend Okasha
August 18, 2012
Rights group urges lawyers to defend Okasha
A local human rights watchdog has urged lawyers to join the defense team of the media host Tawfiq Okasha…