Egypt
Morsy strikes a power-sharing deal to shore up presidency
July 1, 2012
Morsy strikes a power-sharing deal to shore up presidency
Many Egyptians have not yet sobered from the ecstasy of finally getting a civilian president, for the first time in…
Egypt’s football team to miss Africa Cup
June 30, 2012
Egypt’s football team to miss Africa Cup
Record seven-time champions Egypt will miss consecutive Africa Cup of Nations tournaments for the first time since 1968 after being…
Sheikh attacks photographers at Morsy speech in Tahrir
June 30, 2012
Sheikh attacks photographers at Morsy speech in Tahrir
Sawfat Hegazy, the pro-Muslim Brotherhood preacher who gave the sermon at Friday’s gathering in Tahrir Square, physically and verbally attacked…
Hamas leader praises Morsy’s support of Palestine in his speech
June 30, 2012
Hamas leader praises Morsy’s support of Palestine in his speech
Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar said that President Mohamed Morsy's pledge to the support the Palestinian people in his speech Saturday…
Hundreds remain in Tahrir following ceremonial handover of power to Morsy
June 30, 2012
Hundreds remain in Tahrir following ceremonial handover of power to Morsy
Hundreds of protesters remained in Tahrir Square on Saturday after President Mohamed Morsy delivered his speech in Cairo University celebrating…
Efforts underway to achieve Palestinian reconciliation, says Egypt’s ambassador
June 30, 2012
Efforts underway to achieve Palestinian reconciliation, says Egypt’s ambassador
Egypt's Ambassador to Palestine Yasser Othman said Saturday that the Egyptian government is leading ongoing efforts to achieve a Palestinian…
Shafiq: I was surprised by Morsy’s winning
June 30, 2012
Shafiq: I was surprised by Morsy’s winning
Former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq has said he did not expect President Mohamed Morsy to win the presidential election. "Many…
Sinai gunfire kills one soldier and leaves 4 injured
June 30, 2012
Sinai gunfire kills one soldier and leaves 4 injured
A soldier was killed and four injured after unidentified gunmen aimed at their vehicle near the village of Hasna, in…
FJP in negotiations for cabinet formation, Baradei still a possibility
June 30, 2012
FJP in negotiations for cabinet formation, Baradei still a possibility
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has begun meeting with different political forces to discuss the formation of President…
Update: Morsy says army has kept pledge to cede power
June 30, 2012
Update: Morsy says army has kept pledge to cede power
Newly elected President Mohamed Morsy said on Saturday that the military that took charge when Hosni Mubarak was overthrown last…