Egypt
Hamzawy calls on liberal parties to stay out of new govt
July 2, 2012
Hamzawy calls on liberal parties to stay out of new govt
Former MP Amr Hamzawy called on liberal and secular parties on Monday not to join the formation of the new…
With Brotherhood dominant, liberals look to SCAF for support
July 2, 2012
With Brotherhood dominant, liberals look to SCAF for support
The political landscape over the past few weeks has largely been described as divided among an Islamist bloc, a military…
Constituent Assembly committee heads named, Islamists dominate
July 2, 2012
Constituent Assembly committee heads named, Islamists dominate
The Constituent Assembly committees chose rapporteurs and deputy rapporteurs on Monday. The System of Government Committee chose Gamal Gabriel, a…
In New York’s Little Egypt, the homeland matters
July 2, 2012
In New York’s Little Egypt, the homeland matters
NEW YORK, NY — Gamal Dewidar is busy working through the fully shelled prawns in front of him, but he…
UAE official comes to Cairo over Dubai police chief comments
July 2, 2012
UAE official comes to Cairo over Dubai police chief comments
Tariq al-Hidan, the United Arab Emirate’s deputy foreign minister, arrived in Cairo on Sunday to diffuse tensions between Egypt and…
Morsy must act against violence toward women, say rights groups
July 2, 2012
Morsy must act against violence toward women, say rights groups
Human rights organizations, political parties and public figures on Sunday called on President Mohamed Morsy to take urgent measures against…
Lawsuit filed against SCAF to hand full powers to Morsy
July 2, 2012
Lawsuit filed against SCAF to hand full powers to Morsy
Lawyer Mohamed Abdel Al filed a lawsuit on Monday at the State Council’s Administrative Court requesting that the Supreme Council…
Morsy to meet with Hillary Clinton on 14 July
July 2, 2012
Morsy to meet with Hillary Clinton on 14 July
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to visit Cairo on 14 July, said acting Egyptian presidential spokesperson Yasser Ali…
Legal experts differ on Parliament reinstatement
July 2, 2012
Legal experts differ on Parliament reinstatement
Constitutional law experts have offered different opinions on President Mohamed Morsy’s promise that Parliament will return soon. During his Saturday…