A Muslim man was sentenced to death in Egypt on Monday for killing two people in a dispute with Christians in a southern town, state media said, in a case that underlines sectarian tensions in the country. Incidents of Christian-Muslim … read more
Kidnappers released a Norwegian woman and an Israeli man held in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula following negotiations mediated by Bedouin leaders between authorities and the group that seized the tourists four days ago, security sources said on Tuesday. The tourists had … read more
President Morsi has issued a decree raising customs tariffs on 100 ‘luxury goods’, including shrimps, caviar and chewing gym. The move comes as the Egyptian government struggles to reduce its balance of payment deficit and raise state revenues to bridge … read more
President Mohamed Morsy threatened Sunday that “whoever sticks his finger inside Egypt, I will cut it off.” “I can see a couple of fingers getting inside by nobodies who have no value in this world, thinking that money can make … read more
President Mohamed Morsi has denounced Friday’s attacks on Muslim Brotherhood offices and called for action against politicians found guilty of inciting the violence. “If investigations prove politicians are guilty [of incitement], the necessary action will be taken against them despite … read more
April 6 Youth Movement has called for an ‘angry day’ of protests against President Mohamed Morsi on 6 April. “This is the time when we say enough is enough President Morsi. You have violated all of your promises and you … read more
Several media figures were reportedly assaulted by Islamist protesters at the Media Production City (MPC) in Sixth October City on Sunday. The protesters had gathered earlier in the day to condemn perceived anti-Islamist bias in the Egyptian media. TV anchor … read more
Constitution Party member and former Salafist Nour Party spokesperson Mohamed Yousri Salama died on Sunday morning in Alexandria aged 39. He had been complaining of stomach problems. Salama’s funeral will take place after noon prayers at Al-Omry Mosque in Alexandria. … read more
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has condemned the acts of thuggery and crime that took place during protests at the Islamist group’s headquarters in Moqattam, Cairo on Friday. Over two hundred people were injured during clashes between supporters … read more
One of the Black Bloc groups in Cairo claims responsibility for attacking the Muslim Brotherhood office in Manial district during the ‘Friday of Restoring Dignity’ demonstrations. In their statement issued on Sunday, Black Bloc Cairo also dismisses allegations by the … read more