Egypt’s largest gold producer, the Australia-based Centamin PLC, has been allowed by the government to export around 1.6 tonnes
The choice looks simple. Over the coming week Egypt’s electorate of 51m will have the opportunity to vote yes or no to a new constitution
An interior ministry official announced on Thursday that the ministry had taken all necessary measures to secure the referendum
Egypt's official news agency says the nation's top prosecutor has reinstated the judge investigating last week's deadly violence between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi
A leading opposition figure warned of more blood on the streets when Egyptians vote on a new constitution championed by Islamist President Mohamed Morsi
The Egyptian government has issued a decision to raise fuel prices for cement companies that use Mazut for production by 130 per cent
Egypt's main opposition alliance called for a "No" vote in the referendum on a disputed constitution
Egypt’s Finance Ministry said on Wednesday it would offer $1bn of one-year treasury bills for auction on December 17
The Egyptian army has postponed a meeting it had called to bring together various sides to try to defuse the country’s political crisis
Tahrir Doctors’ Society, made up of doctors who actively support the revolution, accused Freedom and Justice Party member, Hazem Farouk, of torturing citizens
Sharif Abdel Kouddous reports from the streets of Cairo, where thousands of people have taken to the streets
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil confirmed that Egypt has requested from the International Monetary Fund a one-month delay in approval of the US$4.8 billion loan.
The son of a leading Muslim Brotherhood member died Tuesday from injuries sustained during the presidential palace clashes last Wednesday, raising the death toll to nine.
In a few days, Egyptians will vote in a constitutional referendum that the opposition rejects. But it is clear that the opposition does not yet have a unified stance regarding what position it plans to take if the referendum is conducted on schedule.
The Egyptian Judges Club's general assembly announced at a Tuesday press conference in Cairo its final decision not to supervise Saturday's popular referendum on Egypt's draft constitution.
Popular Current leader Hamdeen Sabbahi said although President Mohamed Morsy loses his legitimacy, his legal legitimacy cannot be lost without a vote.
The Cabinet was not informed of President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to postpone a law on increasing commodity’ prices, and wasn’t consulted on the issue, an informed Cabinet source said.
"Of course I have no intention of leaving. I will keep coming even if I come all by myself. I still insist that the draft constitution cannot be offered up for referendum as is," said Ghada, a 37-year-old attorney.
Expatriate Egyptians are expected to vote on the new constitution Wednesday at 150 Egyptian embassies and 11 consulates around the world.
Founder of the influential April 6 movement, Ahmed Maher, charges that President Mohamed Morsi is attempting to push an "illegitimate" constitution through at any price – and as soon as possible.
Egypt President Mohamed Morsi has retracted his Sunday decisions to increase tax burdens on the Egyptian people, and ordered the government to carry out a "social dialogue" on the measures before implementation.
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