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A student protest at Cairo University during a visit of Mohamed Morsy. There has been a proliferation of protests since the 25 January Revolution. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Al-Wasat

University bylaws ratified without referendum

Strike action planned against bylaws.

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane
During the election, members of the clergy and lay representatives from dioceses all over the world will select the final three nominees. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Coptic Church

Changes to Coptic papal selection

Election set for 29 October, final selection on 4 November.

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh
Thousands of Egyptian protesters gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square on October 19 (AFP/File, Ahmed Mahmoud)
harassment

Mob assaults French reporter in Egypt’s Tahrir Square

The attack lasted several minutes before a male colleague managed to pull…

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christians

Followers of slain crime boss promise to seek revenge

Fears of sectarian violence in Mallawi.

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh
Egypt

Prosecutor general investigates Al-Erian statements

Former ruling party deputy chairman said presidency had Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein
A female protester shouts during Friday’s demonstrations. (Photo by Hassan Ibrahim)
Egypt

Mixed response to Friday demos

Progressive parties hail success, FJP paper claims underwhelming showing

Basil El-Dabh Basil El-Dabh
Protesters against the Prime Minister and his cabinet use makeshift shields to approach the Shura Council building during clashes with the army in December 2011 (photo: AFP/Mohamed Hossam)
amnesty

Court releases final detainees from Cabinet clashes

Release coincides with the president’s expected mass pardon

Luiz Sanchez Luiz Sanchez
Salafi Front members have announced the formation of a new political party called "Al-Shaab” (Photo by Hassan Ibrahim)
Daily News Egypt

Salafi Front Launches “Al-Shaab” Party

Rights of workers, farmers, Nubians and the Sinai are the new party's…

Nouran El-Behairy Nouran El-Behairy
Morsy receives applause from local leaders during his visit to Marsa Matruh, (Photo courtesy of presidential office)
Daily News Egypt

Morsy’s Matruh visit placates the protestors

President promises to change Matruh’s governor,

Joel Gulhane Joel Gulhane
The Egyptian president described his “highest esteem and consideration” for Israeli President Shimon Peres. (AFP Photo)
Egypt

Morsy addresses Israeli president as dear friend

President Mohamed Morsy voiced hope of strengthening the “cordial relationship” between Egypt…

Ahmed Aboulenein Ahmed Aboulenein