Voting starts in Egypt referendum

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:04

Egyptians started voting on Tuesday amid tight security in a two-day referendum on a new constitution, which could pave the way for fresh elections in the country.

Egypt leaders hope referendum grants stamp of legitimacy

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 21:50

Egypt will hold a referendum this week on a new constitution, in a vote seen as a test of popularity for army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as he eyes the presidency after ousting Mohamed Morsi.

One dead in Egypt clashes

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 22:06

One person was killed on Friday in clashes between supporters and opponents of deposed president Mohamed Morsi in Egypt, and police arrested dozens of Islamists across the country, security officials said.

Egypt courts jail 87 pro-Morsi protesters

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 22:53

Courts on Thursday jailed 87 supporters of Egypt`s deposed president Mohamed Morsi to three years for taking part in unauthorised and violent protests, judicial sources said.

Trial of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy postponed until Feb 1

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 13:07

An Egyptian court adjourned the trial of ousted President Mohammed Morsi, who is facing charges of inciting the murders of at least three protesters in 2012, has been postponed until February 1 because he did not appear in court on Wednesday.

Egypt labour officials abducted: Ministry

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 12:52

An Egyptian labour ministry official and three trade union activists were kidnapped in the Sinai Tuesday, the ministry said, and police were investigating whether militants were behind the abduction.

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood lawyers submit claim to ICC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 00:45

Lawyers for the Muslim Brotherhood have submitted a complaint to the ICC asking it to investigate the military`s alleged crimes against humanity in Egypt, they said in London on Monday.

Egypt vows `full force` against defiant Brotherhood

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 00:15

Egypt vowed on Saturday to confront the Muslim Brotherhood with "full force" as the Islamists called for further rallies, a day after clashes between protesters and police killed at least 17 people.

17 killed in clashes as Morsi`s supporters rally in Egypt

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 18:26

At least 17 people have died and over 60 others injured in clashes between ousted President Mohammed Morsi`s supporters and security forces as rallies were staged across Egypt demanding his reinstatement.

Clashes kill 13 as Mohamed Morsi backers rally in Egypt

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 19:13

At least 13 people died in clashes Friday across Egypt as police dispersed thousands of protesters demanding the reinstatement of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, the health ministry said.

Morsi trial for Egypt jailbreak set for Jan 28

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:25

Egypt`s Mohamed Morsi will go on trial on January 28 with 130 others over a jailbreak during the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, judicial sources said on Thursday.

Two die in Egypt clashes between police and pro-Morsi students

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 06:48

Two people died in clashes between Egyptian police and student supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi protesting against the new military-installed authorities, security officials said.