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Morsi`s trial adjourned, lawyer says he is still president

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:59

Ousted President Mohammed Morsi`s trial on charges of inciting the killing of anti-government protesters in 2012 was on Saturday adjourned till February 4, even as his lawyer claimed he was still Egypt`s official ruler.

Saudis urged to stop backing Egypt`s dominant military

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 01:05

A prominent Gulf-based Muslim cleric called on Saudi Arabia to stop backing Egypt`s military-dominated authorities, accusing them of using Saudi money to kill Egyptians protesting at the overthrow in July of an elected Islamist president.

Egypt`s Morsi back on trial -- this time over jaibreak

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:51

Egypt`s deposed president Mohamed Morsi was due back in court today, this time facing charges of breaking out of prison during the 2011 uprising against veteran strongman Hosni Mubarak.

Egypt Army Chief Sisi promoted to field marshal: Presidency

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:33

Egypt`s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who led the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, has been promoted to the rank of field marshal, the highest in the military, the presidency said Monday.

Over 1,000 Morsi supporters arrested in Egypt

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 12:54

As many as 1,079 supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi were arrested over charges of rioting and attempted violence, the country`s interior ministry said in a statement early Sunday.

6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia`s Java: USGS

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 12:41

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia`s main island of Java on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, sending panicked residents running from their homes.

Five killed as Egypt marks third anniversary of 2011 uprising

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 01:44

Five persons were killed in clashes on Friday as explosions and protests marked the third anniversary of Egypt`s 2011 uprising, with thousands taking to the streets despite fears of terrorist attacks.

Egypt`s army chief may announce presidency bid this week

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 00:44

Egypt`s powerful army chief Gen Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is likely to announce his presidency bid this week after over 98 per cent people backed a new draft constitution in a referendum billed as a popular endorsement of president Mohammed Morsi`s overthrow.

Egypt`s Morsi faces fresh trial for `insulting judiciary`

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 23:48

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and 25 others, including liberal activists and journalists, will be tried for "insulting the judiciary", the fourth case slapped on the Islamist leader.

Egypt to announce results of constitutional referendum

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 14:25

Egyptian authorities are to announce Saturday the results of a constitutional referendum the interim government has hailed as a ringing endorsement of the army`s ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi.

One killed in Egypt as police, Islamists clash: Security

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 20:54

At least one person was killed in clashes in Egypt on Friday as police dispersed protesters loyal to ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, security officials said.

Egyptians back constitution, opening way to Sisi presidential run

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 07:50

Egyptians approved new constitution by referendum, a widely expected outcome that nudges army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ever closer to a bid for the presidency.