UPDATE 1-Egypt's Mursi gives troops security role in referendum
* Mursi gives army powers of arrest during referendum * Islamists and rivals plan street protests on Tuesday * Opposition rejects referendum on "biased" constitution By Alistair Lyon and Marwa Awad...
View ArticleEgypt's president cancels 'sweeping powers' decree
Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi has cancelled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked huge protests, but did not delay a referendum on a constitution as his opponents had demanded. The...
View ArticleEgypt: Mohamed Morsi cancels decree that gave him sweeping powers
Annulment of measure that sparked days of protests comes after military says constitution crisis could drag Egypt into 'dark tunnel' Graffiti criticising Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is painted on...
View ArticleMursi annuls decree; orders military control as protest continues over...
Cairo: In a dramatic U-turn, Egypt's Islamist President Muhammed Mursi on Sunday annulled a controversial decree that had granted him Pharaoh-like powers, even as he rejected opposition demands to...
View ArticleEgypt Protest Call Renewed After Mohamed Morsi Annuls Decree
CAIRO -- Egypt's liberal opposition called for more protests Sunday, seeking to keep up the momentum of its street campaign after the president made a partial concession overnight but refused its main...
View ArticleEgypt army given temporary power to arrest civilians
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Islamist president has given the army temporary power to arrest civilians during a constitutional referendum he is determined to push through despite the risk of bloodshed...
View ArticleEgypt’s President Mohammed Mursi rescinds decrees
Zeenews Bureau Cairo: After weeks of intense protests and street conflicts over controversial edicts granting Egyptian President sweeping powers, Mohammed Mursi on Saturday finally rescinded November...
View ArticleEgypt's opposition calls anti-referendum rallies
An opposition coalition has called on Egyptians to take to the streets for fresh protests on Tuesday. The call comes despite the president’s announcement that he had cancelled a decree granting...
View ArticleEgypt's Mursi scraps decree that sparked protests
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View ArticleEgypt dialogue members recommended new decree by president
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi cancelled a decree which had sparked huge protests by giving him...
View ArticleEgypt’s president scraps decree that sparked protests
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has canceled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked violent unrest, but did not delay this month’s referendum on a new constitution, which was a major...
View ArticleUPDATE 1-Egypt president scraps decree that sparked protests
* Referendum on constitution still set for Dec. 15 * Islamists led drafting of the constitution * Army calls for dialogue to avoid "catastrophe" * Opposition figure says Mursi deepening crisis *...
View ArticleEgypt president scraps decree that sparked protests
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi has cancelled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked deadly violence, but did not delay this month's referendum on a new constitution as...
View ArticleEgypt: President Morsi cancels decree that sparked protests
Cairo: Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has cancelled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked huge protests, but did not delay a referendum on a constitution as his...
View ArticleMohammed Morsi Cancels Controversial Decree, But Pushes Referendum
CAIRO, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi cancelled a decree which had sparked huge protests by giving him sweeping powers....
View ArticleUPDATE 1-Egypt's president cancels decree that sparked protests
CAIRO Dec 9 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi has cancelled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked huge protests, but did not delay a referendum on a constitution as his...
View ArticleEgypt's president cancels decree that sparked protests
CAIRO Dec 9 (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed...
View ArticlePresident Mohammed Mursi annuls controversial decree in Egypt
Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has annulled a decree he issued last month that gave him far reaching powers and triggered a wave of violent protests across the country. However, an official has...
View ArticleEgypt crisis: President Morsi 'annuls' powers decree
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has annulled a decree he issued last month that hugely expanded his powers and sparked angry protests, officials say. However, a news conference in Cairo was told...
View ArticleEgyptian protesters refuse to back down
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View ArticleUnknown attackers fire at Cairo protesters, nine hurt
CAIRO (Reuters) - Nine people were hurt when unknown attackers fired at protesters camping at Tahrir Square in central Cairo on Tuesday, according to witnesses and Egyptian media, as opponents and...
View ArticleEgypt’s Mursi rescinds decrees but firm on referendum
Zeenews Bureau Cairo: After weeks of intense protests and street conflicts over controversial edicts granting Egyptian President sweeping powers, Mohammed Mursi on Saturday finally rescinded November...
View ArticleEgypt's Mursi gives troops security role in referendum
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Islamist president has asked the army to help secure a constitutional referendum he is determined to push through despite the risk of more deadly violence between his...
View ArticleEgypt’s Mursi rescinds decrees, firm on referendum
Zeenews Bureau Cairo: After weeks of intense protests and street conflicts over controversial edicts granting Egyptian President sweeping powers, Mohammed Mursi on Saturday finally rescinded November...
View ArticleUPDATE 1-Unknown attackers fire at Cairo protesters, 9 hurt
* Petrol bombs thrown; police cars surround Tahrir Square * Opposition groups call for marches to presidential palace * Islamists urge followers to turn out "in millions" * Clash over constitutional...
View ArticleEgypt's opposition to boycott referendum
Stand-off ... an anti-Mursi protester confronts soldiers on a newly built barrier outside the presidential palace. Photo: Reuters CAIRO: Egypt's opposition National Salvation Front says it will boycott...
View ArticleNine hurt as gunmen fire at Cairo protesters
CAIRO (Reuters) - Nine people were hurt when gunmen fired at protesters camping in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Tuesday, according to witnesses and Egyptian media, as opponents and supporters of President...
View ArticleProtests planned in Cairo over Mohammed Mursi's decree
Nine people were hurt when unknown attackers fired at protesters camping at Tahrir Square in central Cairo. Police cars surrounded the square, the first time they had appeared in the area since 23...
View ArticleEgypt's Mursi scraps presidental decree
Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi has cancelled a decree that gave him sweeping powers and sparked deadly violence, but has not delayed this month's referendum on a new constitution as his opponents had...
View ArticleEgypt's Mursi scraps decree, fails to appease opponents
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's president scrapped a decree that gave him extra powers and ignited violent protests, but irate opponents said on Sunday he had deepened the conflict by pressing on with a vote...
View ArticleEgypt clears the decks for showdown
Stand-off ... an anti-Mursi protester confronts soldiers on a newly built barrier outside the presidential palace. Photo: Reuters CAIRO: Egypt's opposition rejected an offer of compromise by the...
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