Egypt
In Tahrir, demonstrators criticize Morsy, call for Sharia
November 9, 2012
In Tahrir, demonstrators criticize Morsy, call for Sharia
Members from nearly twenty different Islamic movements and parties gathered in Tahrir Square on Friday, in what critics mockingly…
Democratic Front Party reelects Harb for second term as chair
November 9, 2012
Democratic Front Party reelects Harb for second term as chair
Head of the liberal Democratic Front Party Osama al-Ghazaly Harb was reelected head of the party in the internal…
Constituent Assembly members want more time to finish constitution
November 9, 2012
Constituent Assembly members want more time to finish constitution
Some Constituent Assembly members have asked on President Mohamed Morsy to cancel the deadline for the assembly to finish…
Investigations launched into govt cover-up of misspent funds
November 9, 2012
Investigations launched into govt cover-up of misspent funds
The prosecutor general has opened investigations into charges that former head of the Administrative Control Authority, Mohamed Farid al-Tohamy,…
Copts, liberals, writers condemn pro-Sharia protests
November 9, 2012
Copts, liberals, writers condemn pro-Sharia protests
Several groups have harshly condemned today’s pro-Sharia protests in Tahrir, including liberal political parties, Coptic activists, writers and intellectual…
Two jihadis arrested in Sinai as Operation Eagle crackdown continues
November 9, 2012
Two jihadis arrested in Sinai as Operation Eagle crackdown continues
Two jihadi militants have been arrested in the course of a raid in Arish City, security sources said on Friday.…
Update: Pro-Sharia protests ends peacefully after minor skirmishes
November 9, 2012
Update: Pro-Sharia protests ends peacefully after minor skirmishes
The organizers of today’s pro-Sharia protest announced its end at 7 pm from their main stage on Tahrir Square.
Four dead, 20 injured in fight over cutting in line at Sinai gas station
November 9, 2012
Four dead, 20 injured in fight over cutting in line at Sinai gas station
A tribal feud in Sinai became violent late Thursday, leading to armed clashes that killed four and severely injured 20…
Blaze in Coptic pilgrimage site burns 220 tents
November 9, 2012
Blaze in Coptic pilgrimage site burns 220 tents
A huge fire broke out in a Coptic pilgrimage site south of Luxor late on Thursday, destroying 220 tents…
Despite official objections, Brotherhood cleric lectures police
November 8, 2012
Despite official objections, Brotherhood cleric lectures police
The Interior Ministry has allowed the Muslim Brotherhood's Guidance Bureau mufti to deliver religious lectures to police officers, despite objections…