Egypt
Israel closes Karam Abu Salem border crossing
June 25, 2012
Israel closes Karam Abu Salem border crossing
Israeli authorities on Monday closed the Karam Abu Salem border crossing, located southeast of Gaza, because of mortal shells being…
Sabbahi calls for reviewing Constituent Assembly formation
June 25, 2012
Sabbahi calls for reviewing Constituent Assembly formation
Hamdeen Sabbahi, the former presidential candidate who placed third in the first round of the election, has called on President-elect…
In Tahrir, Islamists and revolutionaries in jubilation over Morsy win
June 25, 2012
In Tahrir, Islamists and revolutionaries in jubilation over Morsy win
On Sunday afternoon, Afaf Youssef, a 43-year-old woman from Gharbiya, sat in a makeshift tent of woolen blankets for rugs…
Jama’a al-Islamiya official warns against Brotherhood ‘swallowing’ state
June 25, 2012
Jama’a al-Islamiya official warns against Brotherhood ‘swallowing’ state
A member of the Jama’a al-Islamiya Shura Council has warned against the Muslim Brotherhood “swallowing” the Egyptian state after the…
Shafiq: Polling results should be respected
June 25, 2012
Shafiq: Polling results should be respected
Defeated presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq has said that professionalism requires respect for rivals, urging his winning competitor Mohamed Morsy to…
Morsy says he wants to expand ties with Iran
June 25, 2012
Morsy says he wants to expand ties with Iran
President-elect Mohamed Morsy said in an interview with Iran's Fars news agency published on Monday that he wanted to expand…
Morsy pledges to be president of all Egyptians
June 24, 2012
Morsy pledges to be president of all Egyptians
Egypt’s new president-elect, Mohamed Morsy, said on Sunday he would be a leader "for all Egyptians" and called for national…
Cabinet to submit resignation on Monday
June 24, 2012
Cabinet to submit resignation on Monday
The cabinet of Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri is meeting Monday to submit its resignation to President-elect Mohamed Morsy, who would…
US congratulates Egypt’s Morsy on ‘milestone’ vote
June 24, 2012
US congratulates Egypt’s Morsy on ‘milestone’ vote
WASHINGTON —The United States congratulated Egyptian President-elect Mohamed Morsy on Sunday for his "milestone" victory and urged the Muslim…
After victory, Brotherhood celebrate their patience
June 24, 2012
After victory, Brotherhood celebrate their patience
Sunday was a day of tears, jubilation, and reverie at the Mohamed Morsy campaign headquarters in Downtown Cairo. After…