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Tawfiq Okasha stands behind bars as he attends his trial on charge of calling for the murder of President Mohamed Morsi. (AFP Photo/ Ahmed Mahmud)

Popular Current denies coordination with Okasha

Schedules marches for “Egypt is not a manor” Friday protests.

Fady Salah October 17, 2012

Supporters of Muslim Brotherhood occupy Tahrir Square last Friday, overshadowing the civil group protest and leading to clashes. Civil groups have called for fresh demonstrations this Friday. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)

Protests to be held Friday

“The marches are not a liberal socialist movement anymore; they become a…

Luiz Sanchez October 17, 2012

Maher Sami, the vice president of the supreme constitutional court, gesticulates during Tuesday’s press conference to reject all articles in the draft constitution applicable to the role of the court. (AFP Photo)

Analysis of constitutional draft- Part 2

Part 2: Freedoms, duties, and rights

Ahmed Aboulenein October 18, 2012

The chairman of Al-Nour party says that protesting was only a last resort. (AFP Photo)

Salafi Constituent Assembly member denies calling for ‘Shari’a Friday’ protest

Protests aimed at the draft constitution may not be necessary because of…

Luiz Sanchez October 17, 2012

The prosecution has demanded the court deliver the strictest penalty for Saber: five years imprisonment. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)

Saber trial adjourned

Blogger, accused of insulting Islam and Christianity, likely to spend more time…

Ahmed Aboulenein October 17, 2012

A cartoon from the Supporters of April 8 Officers Facebook page. (PUBLIC ACCESS)

8 April officers

Calling on international help to free the 8 April Officers

Activists are now contacting international groups via Facebook.

Hend Kortam October 17, 2012

Essam El-Erian , left, and Saad El-Katatny are running for presidency of the FJP (File photo) Mohamed Omar

FJP to contest 100% of seats in next election

FJP seek majority in next parliament

Joel Gulhane October 20, 2012

Ahmed Harara and Khaled Talima speak during a press conference held by a coalition of progressive parties. (PUBLIC ACCESS)

Progressive coalition: Muslim Brotherhood trying to replace former regime

Opposition parties detail plans for Friday demonstrations

Basil El-Dabh October 16, 2012

An administrative court dissolved a previous assembly in April for having members of parliament make up half its 100 seats. (AFP Photo)

Constituent Assembly

Court to rule on Constituent Assembly dissolution next Tuesday

Assembly struggles to pass constitution before dissolution.

Ahmed Aboulenein October 16, 2012

Tawfiq Okasha, the owner of Al Fara'een TV channel holds a press conference in The Meridian Hotel in August. (Photo courtesy of Mohamed Omar)

Tawfik Okasha found not guilty of insulting the president

Thirty cases have been filed against the controversial television host.

Basil El-Dabh October 16, 2012