presidential powers
In travel ban case, US judges focus on discrimination, Trump’s powers
World
May 16, 2017
In travel ban case, US judges focus on discrimination, Trump’s powers
US appeals court judges on Monday questioned the lawyer defending President Donald Trump’s temporary travel ban about whether it discriminates…
Turkey says European rights court has no jurisdiction over referendum
World
April 20, 2017
Turkey says European rights court has no jurisdiction over referendum
Turkey's justice minister said on Thursday that any opposition challenge to a referendum that expanded President Tayyip Erdogan's powers would…
European leaders respond cautiously to Turkey vote
World
April 17, 2017
European leaders respond cautiously to Turkey vote
Germany said on Monday the close result in Turkey's referendum on expanding Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's powers was a big…
Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge
Middle East
April 17, 2017
Erdogan declares referendum victory, opponents plan challenge
President Tayyip Erdogan declared victory in a referendum on Sunday to grant him sweeping powers in the biggest overhaul of…
An emerging constitution
Egypt
September 6, 2012
An emerging constitution
The Constituent Assembly is rushing to complete the new constitution as leaks and comments to the press start to bring…
Brotherhood figure says Cassation Court verdict was expected
Egypt
July 15, 2012
Brotherhood figure says Cassation Court verdict was expected
A Muslim Brotherhood Guidance Bureau member has said the Court of Cassation's decision to not rule on the Supreme Constitutional…
What powers will the elected president have?
Egypt
May 22, 2012
What powers will the elected president have?
Egyptians are heading to the polls Wednesday to pick their president with the outcome unknown for the first time. What…
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
Egypt
March 24, 2012
Parliament meets to elect constituent assembly members
Egypt's Islamist-dominated Parliament began a session on Saturday to elect the 100-person assembly that will draft the new constitution, amid…
Military council delegates presidential powers to prime minister
Egypt
December 7, 2011
Military council delegates presidential powers to prime minister
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has delegated presidential powers to Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri, state news…
PM to get presidential powers from constitutional amendments
Egypt
December 6, 2011
PM to get presidential powers from constitutional amendments
Egypt's new prime minister, Kamal al-Ganzouri, said on Tuesday that the Supreme Council of