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Brotherhood refused meeting with defense minister, sources say

Brotherhood refused meeting with defense minister, sources say

This week’s meeting between Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and political forces was cancelled due to pressure from President Mohamed…
Badie: Vote yes for ‘the greatest constitution Egypt ever knew’

Badie: Vote yes for ‘the greatest constitution Egypt ever knew’

Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Badie took to Facebook on Friday to spur the nation to vote "yes" for what…
Referendum opponents, supporters prepare for mass demos

Referendum opponents, supporters prepare for mass demos

A state of calm prevailed in Tahrir Square Friday morning ahead of an anticipated mass protest titled "No to Referendum,"…
World Bank promises Egypt US$1 billion loan

World Bank promises Egypt US$1 billion loan

The World Bank plans to support Egypt’s economic reform plan with a US$1 billion loan to create new programs to…
Opposition denies presidency attempts at dialogue

Opposition denies presidency attempts at dialogue

Vice President Mahmoud Mekky held a third national dialogue session on Thursday with a number of political figures and legal…
Spain seizes assets owned by Egypt’s Mubarak

Spain seizes assets owned by Egypt’s Mubarak

Spanish police have found 28 million euros (US$36.5 million) in assets owned by ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and people…
Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence

Egyptian opposition warns of referendum violence

A leading opposition figure warned of more blood on the streets when Egyptians vote on a new constitution championed by…
Despite apparent support for Morsy, Salafis are divided over constitution

Despite apparent support for Morsy, Salafis are divided over constitution

Several Salafi movements and parties, including the Nour Party and Hazemoun, took part in protests Tuesday to support President Mohamed…
Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum

Carter Center says won’t supervise constitutional referendum

The Carter Center said on Thursday it would not send observers during the constitutional referendum scheduled for 15 and 22…
Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote

Opposition forces gear towards a ‘no’ vote

While most opposition forces are opting to vote “no” in the referendum on the constitution held on Saturday, boycott is…
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