Mohammed Morsi

Tanks Deployed Outside Morsi's Palace

Five killed and 446 injured in clashes between pro- and anti-Morsi demonstrators outside the palace.

Rival Protesters Clash in Cairo as Unrest Continues

Several people injured as rival protesters clash outside the presidential palace in Cairo.

Egypt: Protesters Encircle the Presidential Palace

Tens of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators encircle the presidential palace in a growing crisis over Morsi decree.

Egypt's Supreme Court Goes on Strike

Court launches open-ended protest after Islamist protesters block courthouse ahead of a key ruling.

Morsi Announces Date for Referendum on Constitution

President Mohammed Morsi calls a December 15 referendum on the controversial draft constitution. Protests for and against him continue.

Egypt: Mass Protests After Constitution Draft Approved

An Egyptian panel rushes through a draft constitution seen as undermining basic freedoms, resulting in mass protests in Cairo.

Morsi: Decree will Expire Once Constitution is Approved

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi says his sweeping powers will expire after a new constitution is approved through a referendum.

Egyptian Assembly Racing Clock to Finish Constitution

The Egyptian Assembly is racing the clock to finish writing the nation's Constitution by Thursday before the body is dissolved.

Morsi to Address the Nation About Power Grab

Egyptian President to address his nation on Thursday, discuss his decree from last week which expands his powers.

Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab

Egyptians in huge numbers take to the streets to protest President Morsi's decision to assume sweeping powers.

Riots in Tahrir Square

Egypt Pitches US ‘Strike 2’ on Arab Democracy

Morsi’s power grab is “Strike 2” for US efforts to make democracy safe for the Middle East. Seven years ago, Hamas won US-backed elections.

Egypt's Morsi Pulls Back Power Grab, Makes Deal w/ Judges

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has agreed to pull back decrees announced last Thursday granting himself sweeping new powers.

Fruits of Arab Spring

Sen. McCain Warns: Egyptians Face Islamist State or Revolt

Egypt could become an Islamist state or face another military takeover if Morsi's judicial power grab is left unchecked, warns McCain.

Morsi Says Sweeping Powers Are 'Only Temporary'

Egyptian President says the sweeping new powers he has assumed are only temporary, calls for dialogue.

Egyptian Jurists: Morsi 'Violated Judicial Authority'

Supreme Judicial Council says Morsi's declaration of new powers is an "unprecedented assault" on judiciary.

Protests in Egypt Over Morsi's New 'Pharaoh' Powers

President Mohammed Morsi insists Egypt is on the path to "freedom and democracy", as protesters hold rallies over his sweeping powers.

Morsi Called a 'New Pharaoh' After Assuming Sweeping Powers

Critics of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi call him a “new pharaoh” after he assumes sweeping powers.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Calls for Jihad to 'Free PA'

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood is calling for a jihad (“holy war”) to liberate the Palestinian Authority areas.

Report: Egypt Warned Israel that a Ground Op would End Peace

Channel 2: Egypt, U.S. warned Israel that a ground invasion would endanger its peace agreements with Cairo, Amman.

Erdogan: Israel Making Fuss over Its 3 Dead

Arab foreign ministers discuss Gaza in emergency meeting. Erdogan says Israel violated ceasefire.

West Supports Israel, Urges Egypt to Work Towards Ceasefire

Western nations back Israel's right to self-defense, urge Egypt to persuade Hamas terrorists to end rocket attacks from Gaza.

Morsi: Gaza Operation a 'Blatant Aggression'

"Egypt will not leave Gaza on its own, and what is happening is a blatant aggression against humanity," says Egypt's president.

Morsi Recalls Ambassador to Israel

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi recalls the ambassador to Israel in protest of operation Pillar of Defense.

Obama Phones Netanyahu, Morsi

Netanyahu congratulated Obama on reelection, calling it "a vote of confidence in your leadership."

Top Defense Official Warns Against Egypt 'Dictatorship'

Defense Ministry official Amos Gilad: Morsi is not talking to us, and I don't believe he will.

Egypt Refuses to Upgrade Relations with Israel

Egypt rejected an Israeli request to upgrade the relations between the countries, according to a report in Ma’ariv.

Morsi Condemns Israel Over Sudan Attack

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi speaks with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, condemns "Israeli aggression against Sudan."

Morsi Stands Up for 'Palestinians'

Egypt does not accept nor can turn a blind eye to any aggression against 'Palestinians', says President Mohammed Morsi.

Morsi Won't Change Peace Treaty Unilaterally, Claims Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter says Egypt's President will not implement changes to peace with Israel unilaterally.

Egypt TV Host Sentenced to Jail for Insulting Morsi

An Egyptian court sentences television presenter Tawfiq Okasha to four months in prison for defaming President Morsi.

Egyptians: We Want Nuclear Bombs and to Break Treaty with Israel

Most Egyptians want their country and Iran to have nuclear bombs. They also favor ties with the Islamic Republic, according to a poll.

Egyptian Skeptics Silenced: Morsi's Letter was no Fake

Letter from Egypt's President to Israel's Peres, referring to him as a 'good friend,' is proven authentic, angering Egyptians.

Rabbis' Open Letter to Morsi in NYDailyNews

An open letter in a NYC tabloid finds the Egyptian democracy anti-Semitic.

Egypt Warns Police of Jihad Ops in Southern Sinai

Egypt's Interior Ministry has raised the alert for security forces in southern Sinai over possible jihadist operations in the area.

Morsi Adviser Calls to Change Israel Peace Treaty

Egyptian presidential adviser Mohammed Ismat Seif Al-Dawla has called to urgently change the peace treaty signed in 1979 with Israel.

Egypt Foiled Plot to Assassinate Morsi

Egyptian security forces raided the home of a man who planned to assassinate Morsi. They confiscated explosives and maps.

Muslim Brotherhood's Top Sheikh Urges Jihad for Jerusalem

Supreme Guide of Egypt's ruling movement: liberation of the Holy City "will not be through negotiations or UN."

Egyptian 'Morsi Meter' Shows Lackluster Presidential Performance

A website designed to track Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi shows a lackluster performance in his first 100 days in office.

Morsi Meets Coptic Christians in Sinai

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi meets with Coptic families who fled from the town of Rafiah after receiving death threats.

Morsi in Turkey, Calls for Support for Syria and 'Palestine'

In an address in Turkey, Egypt's president urges support "the nations that are aspiring to freedom and independence."

Morsi Hits Out at Israel Over Iran and Peace

In a UN speech, Egypt's new president hits out at Israel over its veiled threats to attack Iran and the deadlock in the peace process.

Morsi: U.S. Should Show Respect for Arab Values

Egypt's President: If Washington asks Egypt to honor its treaty with Israel, it should live up to its commitment to Palestinian self-rule.

Shehata is New Egyptian Chief of Intelligence

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday appointed Maj.-Gen. Mohamed Ra'afat Shehata as his new chief of intelligence.

Morsi's Adviser: Amending Peace Treaty 'a Matter of Time'

An adviser to Egypt's President says amending the treaty with Israel is "a matter of time," says such a move is necessary.

New Axis of Evil: Egypt’s Intelligence Head Met with Iranian Spy

Recent secret meeting between the head of Egyptian intelligence and an Iranian spy is new evidence of Cairo’s joining the “axis of evil.”

Syria: Morsi Has Signed 'Death Warrant' for Contact Group

Syria accuses Egypt's President of “signing the death warrant” of a contact group trying to solve the nearly conflict in Syria.

Morsi to Assad: Time to Step Down

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi: "I tell the Syrian regime: there is still a chance to end the bloodshed."

Morsi, Ahmadinejad Did Not Discuss Renewing Ties

Egyptian President's spokesman says the meeting Morsi and Ahmadinejad did not address the issues of bilateral relations.

Egyptian Official: The Balance of Military Power Will Change

Senior Egyptian security official says that the balance of military power in the Middle East will change significantly in the near future.

Ahmadinejad and Morsi Hail 'Strategic Partnership'

Ahmadinejad and Morsi described the two countries as “strategic allies” during a meeting in Tehran.

Egypt Kills 11 Sinai Terrorists

Egyptian soldiers killed 11 terrorists in the Sinai and confiscated weapons, according to Egyptian television.

Morsi to Visit Iran 'for the Syrian People'

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi’s visit to Tehran is aimed at pressuring Iran to stop supporting Assad, says Muslim Brotherhood official.

Iran, Egypt Won't be Restoring Diplomatic Relations

Egypt and Iran won’t be reinstating normal diplomatic relations any time soon, presidential spokesperson Yasser Ali says.

Egypt: Clashes Erupt During Anti-Morsi Protest in Cairo

Hundreds of Egyptians hit the streets to demonstrate against President Morsi. Clashes erupt in Cairo.

Morsi Protects Journalists After Editor is Detained

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi cancels the practice of temporarily detaining journalists for so-called “publication offences.”

Netanyahu Tells Egypt: Keep Tanks out of Sinai

Netanyahu has demanded that Egypt cease sending tanks into the Sinai without approval, a “blatant violation” of the 1979 peace treaty.

US ‘Assures Israel’ By Helping Egypt Combat Sinai Terror

The US is offering Egypt intelligence systems to help it combat terror in the Sinai and to “assure Israel” as Morsi warms up to Iran.

Hamas Terrorist Party Vows To Combat Sinai Terror

Hamas, outlawed by the US as a “terrorist organization,” vows to Egypt it will combat terror in Sinai. Morsi: We are one with Hamas.

Egypt Warms Up to Iranian Terror Axis, Morsi to Visit Tehran

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood President Morsi is to visit Tehran this month after a 32-year break in ties between the two Muslim countries.

Did Morsi Fire Defense Officials Because of a Planned Coup?

Report: Egypt is speculating that Morsi’s decision to fire his military elite was due to a planned coup against him.