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Morsi Admits: I've Made Some Errors

Political polarization in Egypt is threatening the country’s democracy, says Morsi ahead of planned protests by opposition.

Morsi Admits: I've Made Some Errors

Hamas and Hizbullah Helped Egypt's Morsi Escape from Prison

Egyptian court says that Hamas and Hizbullah helped prisoners, including current President Morsi, escape in 2011.

Hamas and Hizbullah Helped Egypt's Morsi Escape from Prison

Islamic Preacher: Protesting Against Morsi is a 'Rebellion'

Radical Islamic preacher warns that participation in protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is forbidden.

Islamic Preacher: Protesting Against Morsi is a 'Rebellion'

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Syria's Information Minister slams Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's decision to cut off all ties with Damascus.

Syrian Minister: Morsi Should Close Israeli Embassy

Morsi Rejects Negotiations with Bedouin Kidnappers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi bars negotiations with the kidnappers of three policemen and four soldiers.

Morsi Rejects Negotiations with Bedouin Kidnappers

Mubarak's Lawyer Denies His Client Gave a Newspaper Interview

Mubarak reportedly told a privately-owned newspaper that it was "too early" to judge successor Morsi.

Mubarak's Lawyer Denies His Client Gave a Newspaper Interview

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace with Israel

Egypt’s leaders have assured visiting U.S. Defense Secretary that they are committed to their country’s peace treaty with Israel.

Egypt Assures Hagel: We're Committed to Peace with Israel

Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition

At least 39 hurt after opposition activists march on thousands of Islamists rallying outside the Supreme Court in Cairo.

Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition

Egyptian Protesters Operated on Without Anesthetic, Says Report

Egyptian army doctors were ordered to operate without anesthetic on wounded protesters, says a report on military malpractice.

Egyptian Protesters Operated on Without Anesthetic, Says Report

Egypt: Judges Recommend Dissolution of Muslim Brotherhood

Egyptian judges recommend the dissolution of the Muslim Brotherhood, say it has no legal status.

Egypt: Judges Recommend Dissolution of Muslim Brotherhood

King Abdullah: Ties with Netanyahu Have Improved

Jordan’s King says his relationship with PM Netanyahu has improved, but expresses pessimism over the two-state solution.

King Abdullah: Ties with Netanyahu Have Improved

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Hundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.

Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power

Egypt's Morsi Appeals Cancellation of Elections

A legal body representing Morsi filed an appeal against a ruling cancelling Egypt’s parliamentary polls.

Egypt's Morsi Appeals Cancellation of Elections

Mubarak Surprises With a Call to Rally Around Morsi

Former Egyptian president makes a surprise call to Egyptians to rally around his Islamist successor, who he himself jailed twice.

Mubarak Surprises With a Call to Rally Around Morsi

Egyptian Court Orders Cancellation of Parliamentary Elections

Egypt's administrative court orders the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.

Egyptian Court Orders Cancellation of Parliamentary Elections

Islamic Cleric Charges: Morsi is a 'Zionist'

An Islamic cleric who opposes the Muslim Brotherhood described Egyptian President as a “Zionist” who shares security interests with Israel.

Islamic Cleric Charges: Morsi is a 'Zionist'

Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of Elections

Egypt's main opposition bloc says it will boycott upcoming elections because their transparency cannot be guaranteed.

Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of Elections

Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Administrative Building

Protesters block the doors to Cairo's main administrative building as part of a growing campaign against President Mohammed Morsi.

Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Administrative Building

Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary Elections

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls parliamentary elections starting April 27.

Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary Elections

Report: Morsi to Send Security Delegation to Israel

For the first time since Morsi took office, Egypt will be sending a security delegation to Israel, reports Channel 10.

Report: Morsi to Send Security Delegation to Israel

Clashes Break Out Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Egyptian police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters outside the presidential palace.

Clashes Break Out Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo

Former Ambassador: Egypt Unrest Won't Ease Anytime Soon

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that riots in Egypt will continues in the foreseeable future.

Former Ambassador: Egypt Unrest Won't Ease Anytime Soon

Thousands Demonstrate Against Morsi in Egypt

Thousands take to the streets across Egypt for rallies demanding President Morsi fulfill the goals of the revolt that brought him to power.

Thousands Demonstrate Against Morsi in Egypt

Egyptian Official: Beating of Naked Man Was Pre-Planned

A former Egyptian presidential candidate told Al Arabiya that dragging and beating of naked man was planned to terrorize public.

Egyptian Official: Beating of Naked Man Was Pre-Planned

Relatively Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and security forces outside the presidential palace in Cairo, after Friday clashes kill one.

Relatively Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes

Latest Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theory 'Too Absurd'

“It would seem that no allegation made against Jews and Israel is too absurd,” says ADL of latest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.

Latest Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theory 'Too Absurd'

Egypt's Opposition: Oust Morsi, Prosecute Him

Egypt's main opposition group backs calls to oust the ruling Islamists after deadly clashes erupt throughout the country.

Egypt's Opposition: Oust Morsi, Prosecute Him

Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace

Protesters and security forces clash at the Egyptian presidential palace as thousands rally against President Mohammed Morsi.

Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace

Radical Cleric Tells Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs' Or We'll Do It

A controversial Egyptian preacher urges President Morsi to kill “thugs” and “criminals” who are burning the country.

Radical Cleric Tells Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs' Or We'll Do It

Merkel Urges Morsi to Hold Dialogue with Opposition

German Chancellor Merkel urges visiting Egyptian president to ensure constant dialogue as his country grapples with a political crisis.

Merkel Urges Morsi to Hold Dialogue with Opposition

Morsi: Jewish Slurs Misunderstood, Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi defended his rancorous anti-Semitic comments, claiming that they were taken out of context.

Morsi: Jewish Slurs Misunderstood, Taken Out of Context

Morsi Aide: Holocaust Was a Hoax Cooked Up by the U.S.

A key figure in Morsi's government has called the Holocaust a hoax cooked up by U.S. intelligence operatives.

Morsi Aide: Holocaust Was a Hoax Cooked Up by the U.S.

Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots

Egyptian President declares a state of emergency in three provinces hit by rioting which has left dozens dead.

Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots

Morsi Claimed Jews Control U.S. Media, Says Senator

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi warned visiting U.S. senators to beware the Jews who control U.S. media, reveals Senator Chris Coons.

Morsi Claimed Jews Control U.S. Media, Says Senator

Ahmadinejad to Visit Cairo, Meet Morsi

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will soon visit Cairo in order strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Ahmadinejad to Visit Cairo, Meet Morsi

Newly Released Morsi Video: Nurse Children on Hatred of Jews

MEMRI releases another video which depicts Egyptian Mohammed Morsi making anti-Semitic comments.

Newly Released Morsi Video: Nurse Children on Hatred of Jews

US Urges Morsi to Repudiate Venomous Anti-Semitic Remarks

"The language that we've seen is deeply offensive," said State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland.

US Urges Morsi to Repudiate Venomous Anti-Semitic Remarks

Report: Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrated Obama Admin

Egyptian magazine claims that six Islamist activists who work with Obama are Muslim Brotherhood operatives.

Report: Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrated Obama Admin

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Cairo on Wednesday.

Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt

Morsi in 2010: No Negotiations with 'Descendants of Apes'

Long before he was elected as Egypt's president, Morsi rejected negotiations between Israel and the PA, reveals MEMRI.

Morsi in 2010: No Negotiations with 'Descendants of Apes'

Morsi Aide: Israel Will Cease to Exist Within Decade

Deputy head of the Muslim Brotherhood's political arm in Egypt says that Israel would cease to exist by the end of the decade.

Morsi Aide: Israel Will Cease to Exist Within Decade

Egypt Investigates Satirist Over Morsi 'Insult'

Egypt's state prosecutor ordered an investigation into a claim that a popular satirical show host insulted President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt Investigates Satirist Over Morsi 'Insult'

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Egypt will pursue a relationship with Hizbullah as a “real political and military force”, says Egyptian ambassador.

Egypt to Pursue a Relationship with Hizbullah

Morsi's Advisor: Jews Should Return to Egypt

Morsi advisor causes media storm when he says that Jews should return to Egypt rather than live in "a country contaminated by occupation."

Morsi's Advisor: Jews Should Return to Egypt

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi hails an Islamist-backed charter as "a new dawn" for his country.

Morsi: Constitution is a 'New Dawn' for Egypt

Egypt's VP Resigns as Vote on Constitution Continues

Egyptian VP Mahmud Mekki announces his resignation as Egyptians go to the polls in a referendum on a new constitution.

Egypt's VP Resigns as Vote on Constitution Continues

Video: Unveiled Women Barred from Voting on Constitution

Egyptian "democracy" unveiled: Women without veils were barred from voting for the new anti-secular constitution. Mass protests on Tuesday.

Video: Unveiled Women Barred from Voting on Constitution

Egypt's Prosecutor General Resigns

Egypt's prosecutor general gives into demands of lower prosecutors by agreeing to resign next week.

Egypt's Prosecutor General Resigns

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead After First Round of Voting

Islamists backing a new constitution for Egypt claim victory in the first leg of a referendum.

Egypt: Islamists Claim Lead After First Round of Voting

Egyptian Opposition Claims Fraud in Referendum

5,000 complaints of fraud filed after the first day of voting. So far, 56% of voters said yes to constitution.

Egyptian Opposition Claims Fraud in Referendum

Egypt Tense as Voting on Referendum Begins

Morsi's opposition accuses Muslim Brotherhood of vote rigging in first day of vote on new constitution.

Egypt Tense as Voting on Referendum Begins

Egypt: Unity Meeting Cancelled as Crisis Continues

Egyptian opposition calls for a 'no' vote in Saturday's referendum over a controversial constitution.

Egypt: Unity Meeting Cancelled as Crisis Continues

US Sends Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi 20 F-16 Warplanes

Egypt’s unstable Muslim Brotherhood regime, voted into power on an anti-US and anti-Israel platform, is to receive 20 F-16 fighter jets.

US Sends Muslim Brotherhood’s Morsi 20 F-16 Warplanes

Egypt Braces for Rival Protests Over Constitution

Egypt is bracing for rival protests to take place in Cairo on Tuesday over a bitterly divisive referendum on a new constitution.

Egypt Braces for Rival Protests Over Constitution

Inside Look at Muslim Brotherhood’s Torture Chambers

The Muslim Brotherhood replaced Mubarak, but torture chambers remain the same despite the US attempt to make Egypt safe for democracy.

Inside Look at Muslim Brotherhood’s Torture Chambers

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Rival mass protests have been called for next Tuesday in Egypt, over a bitterly disputed constitutional referendum.

Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis

Morsi Cancels Sweeping Powers After Protests

Egypt's president annuls a controversial decree issued last month that put all his decisions beyond judicial review.

Morsi Cancels Sweeping Powers After Protests

Egypt: Protesters Nearly Break Into Presidential Palace

Thousands participate in anti-Morsi demonstrations over his sweeping powers and controversial constitution.

Egypt: Protesters Nearly Break Into Presidential Palace

Egypt's Opposition Calls for Mass Protests

Egypt's opposition rejects any dialogue with President Mohammed Morsi, calls for mass protests on Friday.

Egypt's Opposition Calls for Mass Protests

Morsi Won't Tolerate Killings or Sabotage

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi makes a live address to the nation after bloody clashes between his supporters and opponents.

Morsi Won't Tolerate Killings or Sabotage