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9th April, 2013
Egypt pope blasts Morsi over cathedral clashes
Egypt's Pope Tawadros II accused President Mohamed Morsi of “negligence” in his response to deadly clashes outside Cairo's Coptic cathedral, the worst sectarian crisis since he took power in June.
Egypt's Pope Tawadros II accused President Mohamed Morsi of “negligence” in his response to deadly clashes outside Cairo's Coptic cathedral, the worst sectarian crisis since he took power in June.
18th March, 2013
Pakistan urges Egypt to help end Syria violence
A number of MoUs were also signed between the two countries during Egyprian President Morsi's meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari.
A number of MoUs were also signed between the two countries during Egyprian President Morsi's meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari.
7th February, 2013
Syria conflict divides OIC summit in Cairo
A draft resolution on Syria calls for a “serious dialogue” between the Syrian opposition and government officials “not directly involved in oppression”.
A draft resolution on Syria calls for a “serious dialogue” between the Syrian opposition and government officials “not directly involved in oppression”.
23rd December, 2012
Egypt opposition to appeal vote passing new constitution
Egypt's opposition said it will appeal a referendum seen as voting in a new constitution backed by ruling Islamic parties, and vowed to keep up a struggle that has spawned weeks of protests.
Egypt's opposition said it will appeal a referendum seen as voting in a new constitution backed by ruling Islamic parties, and vowed to keep up a struggle that has spawned weeks of protests.
10th December, 2012
Egypt opposition calls mass protests rejecting referendum
“We do not recognise the draft constitution because it does not represent the Egyptian people,” the opposition National Salvation Front said in a statement read out at a news conference.
“We do not recognise the draft constitution because it does not represent the Egyptian people,” the opposition National Salvation Front said in a statement read out at a news conference.
22nd November, 2012
Morsi assumes sweeping powers, branded new pharoah
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi assumed sweeping powers on Thursday, prompting prominent opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei to accuse him of usurping authority and becoming a “new pharoah”.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi assumed sweeping powers on Thursday, prompting prominent opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei to accuse him of usurping authority and becoming a “new pharoah”.
12th October, 2012
Egypt tensions over Morsi spill into clashes
Supporters of President Mohamed Morsi clashed with opponents in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday in the worst violence over Egypt's new leader, a day after he crossed swords with the judiciary.
Supporters of President Mohamed Morsi clashed with opponents in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday in the worst violence over Egypt's new leader, a day after he crossed swords with the judiciary.
2nd September, 2012
Egypt’s Morsi ‘did not discuss boosting ties with Iran’
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi made no mention of resuming ties with Iran during his visit to Tehran last week, his spokesman Yassir Ali said on Sunday, denying statements by Iranian officials.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi made no mention of resuming ties with Iran during his visit to Tehran last week, his spokesman Yassir Ali said on Sunday, denying statements by Iranian officials.
30th August, 2012
Iran, Egypt leaders discuss Syria conflict, ties
Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Egypt's Mohamed Morsi on Thursday discussed the Syrian conflict and their states' severed diplomatic ties in their first-ever meeting, an official said.
Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran and Egypt's Mohamed Morsi on Thursday discussed the Syrian conflict and their states' severed diplomatic ties in their first-ever meeting, an official said.
28th August, 2012
Egypt’s Morsi names Christian as one of four assistants
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi named a liberal Christian, a hardline Islamist and a woman as assistants Monday as he sought to reach out beyond his power base in the Muslim Brotherhood to rival groups.
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi named a liberal Christian, a hardline Islamist and a woman as assistants Monday as he sought to reach out beyond his power base in the Muslim Brotherhood to rival groups.
13th August, 2012
US to retain close ties with Egypt’s military: Pentagon
The US military expects to maintain close ties with Egypt's armed forces despite the dismissal of the country's powerful defense minister, a spokesman said.
The US military expects to maintain close ties with Egypt's armed forces despite the dismissal of the country's powerful defense minister, a spokesman said.
31st July, 2012
US defence secretary to meet Egypt’s new leader
It will be Panetta's first opportunity to speak with President Mohamed Mursi of the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood.
It will be Panetta's first opportunity to speak with President Mohamed Mursi of the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood.
23rd July, 2012
Egypt releases detainees held by military after Morsi decree
Morsi, who was sworn in last month as Egypt's first elected civilian president, on Thursday issued an order to pardon 572 people convicted by military tribunals.
Morsi, who was sworn in last month as Egypt's first elected civilian president, on Thursday issued an order to pardon 572 people convicted by military tribunals.
15th July, 2012
Clinton urges smooth political transition in Egypt
The top US diplomat arrived in Egypt amid a complex power struggle being played out between the newly-elected president, Mohamed Morsi, and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
The top US diplomat arrived in Egypt amid a complex power struggle being played out between the newly-elected president, Mohamed Morsi, and the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.
30th June, 2012
Mohamed Morsi, Egypt’s first elected president
Morsi has pledged an inclusive presidential institution that “includes all forces, presidential candidates, women, Salafis and our Coptic brothers.”
Morsi has pledged an inclusive presidential institution that “includes all forces, presidential candidates, women, Salafis and our Coptic brothers.”
30th June, 2012
Egypt president-elect vows to fight for authority
Morsi, who won a run-off election earlier this month, was received with applause by tens of thousands of people gathered in the square, birthplace of the revolt.
Morsi, who won a run-off election earlier this month, was received with applause by tens of thousands of people gathered in the square, birthplace of the revolt.
28th June, 2012
Clinton hails Egypt vote but warns it’s ‘just the beginning’
Clinton congratulated Egypt's newly elected president, but cautioned that the election was just a first step towards true democracy.
Clinton congratulated Egypt's newly elected president, but cautioned that the election was just a first step towards true democracy.
25th June, 2012
Egypt’s Morsi mulls cabinet amid Tahrir sit-in
On Monday, Morsi had already begun talks to appoint his new cabinet, days before the military is scheduled to transfer power, a spokeswoman said.
On Monday, Morsi had already begun talks to appoint his new cabinet, days before the military is scheduled to transfer power, a spokeswoman said.
24th June, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi declared Egypt’s president
Muslim Brotherhood member Mohamed Morsi was on Sunday declared the first president of Egypt since a popular uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak.
Muslim Brotherhood member Mohamed Morsi was on Sunday declared the first president of Egypt since a popular uprising ousted Hosni Mubarak.
21st June, 2012
Only the military can win Egyptian election
Hosni Mubarak’s ghost – whether or not he is still alive at midday – will preside over today's Egyptian presidential election results.
Hosni Mubarak’s ghost – whether or not he is still alive at midday – will preside over today's Egyptian presidential election results.
