Egypt
Thursday’s papers: I do solemnly swear
June 28, 2012
Thursday’s papers: I do solemnly swear
President-elect Mohamed Morsy continues to dominate Egypt’s front pages with his every utterance and step, causing fevered speculation regarding each…
Protest staged outside Myanmar embassy against Burma Muslim massacre
June 28, 2012
Protest staged outside Myanmar embassy against Burma Muslim massacre
Political movements organized a sit-in Thursday outside the Myanmar Embassy in Cairo to denounce the massacre of Muslims in Burma.…
Foreign Ministry accuses Dubai police chief of insulting Brotherhood
June 28, 2012
Foreign Ministry accuses Dubai police chief of insulting Brotherhood
The Foreign Ministry has summoned Mohamed bin Nakhira, the United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to Egypt, to clarify statements made by…
Friday protest planned against military interference in politics
June 28, 2012
Friday protest planned against military interference in politics
Revolutionary youth coalitions and political parties have announced their participation in a demonstration in Tahrir Square on Friday to demand…
Morsy to newspapers: Egypt won’t be a Brotherhood state
June 28, 2012
Morsy to newspapers: Egypt won’t be a Brotherhood state
It is impossible to turn Egypt into a Muslim Brotherhood state, said President-elect Mohamed Morsy during his meeting with local…
Abbasseya detainees call on Morsy to pardon military prisoners
June 28, 2012
Abbasseya detainees call on Morsy to pardon military prisoners
In a statement issued on Wednesday evening to President-elect Mohamed Morsy, detainees arrested during the Abbasseya violence called on Egypt's…
Israeli commandos complete extensive training on Egypt border
June 28, 2012
Israeli commandos complete extensive training on Egypt border
The Israeli Walla news portal has said that the Ramon “limited war” commando unit serving on the Egyptian border has…
‘Third Current’ established to support civil state
June 28, 2012
‘Third Current’ established to support civil state
Dozens of activists and political and public figures held a press conference on Thursday to announce a new front called…
Justice Ministry investigates Shafiq for squandering public funds
June 28, 2012
Justice Ministry investigates Shafiq for squandering public funds
Judge Osama al-Saidi has begun investigating complaints submitted by former MP Essam Sultan accusing Ahmed Shafiq of squandering public funds.
Brotherhood to join ‘Power Handover’ protest Friday
June 28, 2012
Brotherhood to join ‘Power Handover’ protest Friday
The Muslim Brotherhood said it plans to take part in the "Power Handover" protest planned for Friday alongside other political…