Egypt
Constitutional court: Verdict on Parliament dissolution final
July 9, 2012
Constitutional court: Verdict on Parliament dissolution final
The Supreme Constitutional Court declared that all its verdicts are final and immune against appeals, stressing that it will not…
Defying army, People’s Assembly to meet Tuesday
July 9, 2012
Defying army, People’s Assembly to meet Tuesday
Egypt’s parliamentary speaker said the chamber would reconvene on Tuesday, risking a showdown with the army after the new, Islamist…
Judicial council considers Morsy’s decree as challenges filed
July 9, 2012
Judicial council considers Morsy’s decree as challenges filed
The Supreme Judicial Council issued a statement on Monday saying that it is examining the implications of President Mohamed Morsy's…
Mubarak sons insider trading case begins, but is justice elusive?
July 9, 2012
Mubarak sons insider trading case begins, but is justice elusive?
The trial of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, sons of the former president, and seven businessmen accused of insider trading to…
Foreign Ministry demands Sudan release Egyptian journalist
July 9, 2012
Foreign Ministry demands Sudan release Egyptian journalist
Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr contacted his Sudanese counterpart on Monday to discuss the Sudan’s ongoing detention of Egyptian…
Monday’s papers: Morsy checkmates SCAF over Parliament
July 9, 2012
Monday’s papers: Morsy checkmates SCAF over Parliament
President Mohamed Morsy has only been in office for one week, but he has made a seemingly bold move to…
Revolution coalition members divided over move to dissolve group
July 9, 2012
Revolution coalition members divided over move to dissolve group
Members of the 25 January Revolution Youth Coalition have grown divided over the decision by some members to dissolve the…
Charges against Egyptian lawyer officially issued, Saudi paper says
July 9, 2012
Charges against Egyptian lawyer officially issued, Saudi paper says
Saudi authorities have approved the charges against Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy, a Saudi newspaper said Monday. Al-Madina newspaper quoted National…
Morsy and Tantawi attend military graduation ceremonies
July 9, 2012
Morsy and Tantawi attend military graduation ceremonies
President Mohamed Morsy and Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi attended the graduation ceremony for the 41st class of the Technical Institute…
People’s Assembly security allows MPs in after reinstatement
July 9, 2012
People’s Assembly security allows MPs in after reinstatement
People’s Assembly security officers allowed MPs to enter the building on Monday after the general secretariat received President Mohamed Morsy’s…