Egypt
Morsy to focus on tourism, economy in first 100 days, says spokesperson
June 27, 2012
Morsy to focus on tourism, economy in first 100 days, says spokesperson
President-elect Mohamed Morsy envisages transforming Egypt’s rentier-based economy to a value-added economy, Yasser Ali al-Afdal, Morsy’s temporary official spokesperson, said…
Revolutionary coalitions reject Morsy swearing in at Constitutional Court
June 27, 2012
Revolutionary coalitions reject Morsy swearing in at Constitutional Court
A number of youth movements and revolutionary coalitions have called on President-elect Mohamed Morsy not to take the oath of…
Palestinian names newborn son after new Egyptian president
June 27, 2012
Palestinian names newborn son after new Egyptian president
A Palestinian man from the Gaza Strip named his newborn son Mohamed Morsy. The baby was born on the same…
11 missiles found off coast of Egypt-Libya border
June 27, 2012
11 missiles found off coast of Egypt-Libya border
Eleven missiles were found on the coast of the town of Salloum on the Egypt-Libya border by the Matrouh Security…
At least 36 killed in Syria, says rights watchdog
June 27, 2012
At least 36 killed in Syria, says rights watchdog
At least 36 people were killed in Syria on Wednesday, seven of which died in an attack on a…
Mamdouh Ismail: Don’t turn Morsy into ‘pharaoh’
June 27, 2012
Mamdouh Ismail: Don’t turn Morsy into ‘pharaoh’
Islamists and Morsy supporters should not overly praise the president-elect and transform him into a Pharaoh, said Salafi member of…
Egypt index advances 3rd day after after Morsy’s victory
June 27, 2012
Egypt index advances 3rd day after after Morsy’s victory
Egypt's main index gains for a third day after Mohamed Morsy 's presidential victory boosted hopes for a smooth…
Ganzouri speaks to Shura Council about achievements
June 27, 2012
Ganzouri speaks to Shura Council about achievements
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri refused to define his Cabinet as “interim” and called on parties and political movements to cooperate…
Update: Families of Port Said victims protest in front of Police Academy
June 27, 2012
Update: Families of Port Said victims protest in front of Police Academy
Relatives of Ahly Club supporters who were killed in the Port Said football stadium last February blocked the road outside…
Free Egyptians Party launches national reconciliation initiative
June 27, 2012
Free Egyptians Party launches national reconciliation initiative
The liberal Free Egyptians Party has announced it will launch a series of talks with other parties on holding a…