Egypt
Draft constitution marginalizes constitutional court: legal expert
October 17, 2012
Draft constitution marginalizes constitutional court: legal expert
The initial draft of the new constitution issued last week renders the Supreme Constitutional Court ineffective, said one of document's…
Egypt must free Christian held for blasphemy over film: Amnesty
October 17, 2012
Egypt must free Christian held for blasphemy over film: Amnesty
An Egyptian Coptic Christian arrested on suspicion of posting online an anti-Islam film that ignited Muslim protests around the world…
The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary
October 16, 2012
The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary
Just a few hours after judges heard about President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to dismiss the public prosecutor, they were able…
Interior Ministry warns of possible jihadi operations in South Sinai
October 16, 2012
Interior Ministry warns of possible jihadi operations in South Sinai
The Interior Ministry warned all police stations and security forces in South Sinai of the need to be on alert…
Abu Ismail campaign manager calls Sharia opponents ‘unbelievers’
October 16, 2012
Abu Ismail campaign manager calls Sharia opponents ‘unbelievers’
Salafi Sheikh Hazem Salah Abu Ismail’s campaign manager Sheikh Gamal Saber said Tuesday that the people who oppose the application…
Papal finalist elections on 29 October, name drawing on 4 November
October 16, 2012
Papal finalist elections on 29 October, name drawing on 4 November
The Coptic Orthodox Church has announced that the papal elections would be held on 29 October instead of 24 November,…
Business tycoon detained on illicit gain charges
October 16, 2012
Business tycoon detained on illicit gain charges
The Illicit Gains Authority on Tuesday detained business tycoon Ibrahim Kamel, member of the dissolved National Democratic Party, for 15…
Public prosecutor investigates Brotherhood charges over Friday protest
October 16, 2012
Public prosecutor investigates Brotherhood charges over Friday protest
Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Tuesday ordered investigation into charges filed by Muslim Brotherhood lawyers accusing protesters of assaulting…
Constituent Assembly to vote on final constitution draft in November
October 16, 2012
Constituent Assembly to vote on final constitution draft in November
Constituent Assembly head Hossam al-Gheriany said Tuesday that the assembly would vote on the final draft of the constitution in…
Draft constitution seeks to safeguard Morsy’s presidency
October 16, 2012
Draft constitution seeks to safeguard Morsy’s presidency
Draft articles proposed by the Constituent Assembly, the body drafting Egypt’s constitution, seek to guarantee that President Mohamed Morsy completes…