Egypt

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.

US Sympathy For Egypt Tanks

American Public Opinion Now Nostalgic For Mubarak's Egypt

Events in Egypt and the Arab world have made American public opinion cynical about Arab democracy.

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.

Egypt Stops Libyan Arms Shipment to Gaza

Egypt has intercepted two weapons shipments to Gaza in less than a week. Three smugglers were arrested Tuesday.

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.

Thousands Gather in Tahrir Square for anti-Morsi Protest

Demonstrators demand the president take back decrees on judiciary. Some call for his resignation.

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.

Top Egyptian Islamist: Expect Assassination Campaign

Egyptian Islamist warned that liberal politicians who oppose President Morsi’s constitutional declaration could face targeted assassinations

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.

Israel Embassy Staff Cautiously Returns to Cairo

The staff of Israel's embassy in Cairo has returned to Egypt, according to a source at the city's airport.

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.

Islamic Terrorists Bomb Egyptian-Gaza Border Base

Terrorists destroyed part of an Egyptian base at Rafiah, challenging Cairo’s control over the Sinai after the ceasefire with Israel.

Egypt: Rafiah Explosion Destroys Part of Intelligence Building

An explosion in the Egyptian city of Rafiah destroys part of an intelligence building.

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.

Egypt Confiscates Arms Headed for Gaza

Egyptian security personnel have seized arms and ordnance headed for Gaza, including Grad Katyusha missiles.

Egypt Foils Attempt to Smuggle Rockets from Libya

Security officials in Egypt confiscate Grad rockets and rounds of anti-aircraft ammunition bound for Sinai.

Protesters Firebomb Al-Jazeera Office in Cairo

Egyptian protesters firebombed the office of satellite broadcaster Al-Jazeera in Cairo on Wednesday.

War of Words over Ceasefire as War Continues

Egypt and Israel are engaged in a war of words over a truce as Hamas continues to attack Israeli civilians and Israel retaliates.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to Arrive in Israel

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will leave Asia on Tuesday to visit Israel and Egypt, an official said.

Report: Cabinet Meets on Egyptian Ceasefire Proposal

Israel's Cabinet convened late Monday night to discuss a ceasefire proposal advanced by Egypt, according to a radio news broadcast.

Egypt's PM to Visit Gaza, Meet Haniyeh

Egypt's prime minister Hisham Qandil to visit Gaza, express his country's solidarity with Hamas.

Morsi Recalls Ambassador to Israel

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

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Blames Israel for Escalation

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says the "Zionist occupier" is to blame for the escalation in the south.

Egypt's Constitution Draft Based on Islam

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-led government is suggesting that the country’s new constitution be based on the principles of Islam.

Reports of Islamic Emirate in Sinai 'Misleading Public'

Brother of al-Qaeda leader says reports suggesting that Islamic Jihad is planning to establish Islamic emirate are inaccurate.

Egypt's Morsi Hopes Obama Victory Will Boost 'Friendship'

Egyptian President congratulated Obama on re-election victory, saying he hoped it would strengthen “friendship” between the countries.

UK Foreign Office Raises Terror Threat in Egypt

UK's Foreign Office raised terror threat in Egypt from “general” to “high”, following reports of al-Qaeda inspired plots against westerners.

Sinai Anarchy Continues: Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen

Gunmen kill three Egyptian policemen and seriously wound a fourth in El-Arish in the Sinai Peninsula.

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 Salafists Punish Man for 'Cursing' Islam

Salafist group in Egypt attacks a man for not allowing its member to use his toilet, orders to cut his brother's tongue for “cursing” Islam.

Egypt: Mossad Planned to Steal 'Jewish Documents'

Egyptian media reported that Egypt's security apparatus had prevented the alleged theft of 1.7 million “Jewish documents”

Morsi Stands Up for 'Palestinians'

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

US Embassy Warns Americans of Terror Alert in Egypt

The US Embassy has warned American citizens in Cairo that terrorists are “targeting female missionaries in Egypt.”

Morsi Chanting 'Amen' to Destruction of Jews is 'Slap in Face'

Wiesenthal Center urges Obama to publicly condemn Egypt's President Morsi, after he chanted "Amen" to call for destruction of Jews.

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.

Iraq's A-Sadr: 'Reopening Egypt's Embassy in Israel Disgraceful'

Moqtada al-Sadr urged Egyptian President Morsi not to reopen the Egyptian embassy in Israel, calling the move 'disgraceful.'

French Reporter 'Savagely Attacked' in Cairo's Tahrir Square

A French female television reporter was sexually assaulted during a protest near Cairo's Tahrir Square on Saturday.

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.

Brother of Al-Qaeda Leader Calls for Jihad Against Jews

Egyptian Salafist Muhammad Al-Zawahiri calls for jihad against Jews, says he does not recognize the elections that were held in his country.

Yaalon: Disengagement from Gaza Not Really Complete

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Yaalon: If there's a disengagement, let Gazans get their own water and electricity.

Egypt Confirms Peace with Israel

Egypt's new Ambassador to Israel Atef Salem confirmed to President Shimon Peres that Cairo intends to keep its peace treaty with Israel.

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.

Fatah Uncovers Hamas Archive

The preventive security force uncovered “a stash of documents, computers, CDs and ammunition belonging to the Al-Qassam Brigades..."

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.

Sinai: Gunmen Seize Egyptian Army Vehicle

Unidentified gunmen seized a vehicle belonging to the Egyptian army in Arish, North Sinai. Negotiations with them are ongoing.

Rioting and Brawls in Tahrir Square

New clashes have erupted in Tahrir Square after Friday prayers.

Film About Egyptian Jews Stirs 'Normalization' Uproar in Cairo

An Egyptian film documenting Jewish life in Egypt prior to the 1950s has stirred controversy after it was screened at film festival in Cairo

Mubarak-era Chiefs Acquitted of Asssaulting Protesters

Stalwarts of ousted Egyptian president Mubarak acquitted of organizing a camel-borne assault on protesters.

Egypt Divided Over New Constitution Draft

The 100 member assembly tasked with composing Egypt’s new constitution releases unfinished draft, asks Egyptians to debate its content.

Defense Official: Focus on Preventing a Nuclear Iran

Defense Ministry Diplomatic-Security chief Amos Gilad says Israel's priority should be to prevent a nuclear Iran.

IDF Faces ‘New Reality’ of War along ‘Peace Border’ with Egypt

The IDF’s Sagi Brigade trains soldiers with tools to deal with new threats at the border with Egyptian, ruled by the Muslim Brotherhood.

Report: Egypt Orders Gaza Terrorist Ceasefire with Israel

Arab media reports that Egypt has ordered local Gaza terrorist groups to end their hostilities with Israel.

Egypt's Morsi Returns From Second Africa Trip

Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, made a one day trip to Uganda to patch up diplomatic standings.