Government will not wait for an elected parliament to sign IMF loan agreement
Cabinet spokesperson: “President Morsy currently has legislative authority in the absence of the People’s Assembly and can ratify international agreements”
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The future of Egypt’s media
People, parties and powers are fighting to win the argument over the future shape of Egypt’s media sector
Freedom of the press and media threatened
Constituent Assembly introduces clause allowing closure of newspapers
Political activist Alber Saber could face up to five years in prison
Saber was referred to court for “insulting god,” “contempt of religion” and founding anti-religion Facebook pages
Gender equality only within provisions of Shari’a, says constituent assembly
The gender equality article publicly denounced by several political parties and interest groups
People’s Assembly dead and buried
Supreme Administrative Court says parliament’s lower house is “null and void”
Morsy grants powers to his second in command
Vice President Mahmoud Mekki finally has official duties since his appointment over a month ago
Nasserists join forces
The four largest Nasserist parties to announce merger at Gamal Abdel Nasser’s mausoleum on 42nd anniversary of his death
Egyptian Conference not yet assembled
The reported merger of 25 liberal parties into one party under Amr Moussa’s leadership not complete
Assembly votes to review constitutional articles
Ten-member advisory committee selected, having no voting privilege
Just for you: National Democratic Party members re-enter political scene
NDP members will run in next election under the “Coalition of the People’s Representatives”
Media under Morsy: chains remain in place
An overview of Morsy’s behaviour towards media
Albier Saber detained for a further 15 days
No trace of Innocence of Muslims on any of his social networking accounts
Ministry of sports set to introduce “anti-hooliganism law”
The law a must for securing the upcoming football matches, says the interior ministry
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, the man behind Innocence of Muslims
Nakoula Basseley Nakoula questioned, but not under arrest
Political activist Albier Saber imprisoned for “contempt of religion”, interrogated about his religious beliefs
Saber asked about his relationship with religion and God
Constituent Assembly keeps local administration centralised, governors will not be elected
Local administration would be tightly watched by the central government in Cairo
A poet, a sculptor and a politician: Egypt’s rich yet often neglected modern history
“The prince of poets” Ahmed Shawky, Saad Zaghloul, Mahmoud Mokhtar; some of the most famous figures of “Liberal Egypt”
Public prosecutor refers Shafiq to Interpol
The former presidential candidate is accused of profiteering, forging official documents, and seizing public funds
High ranking Al-Qaeda leader killed in Yemen
Yemeni military declare the death of Sa’id Ali Al-Shihri
National Front for Democracy and Justice goes after Constituent Assembly
Constituent assembly accused of lacking transparency
Ultras protest Super Cup game
Super Cup game played despite opposition by Ultras Ahlawy fan group
Former AIO chief slams El-Brince’s statements
Lieutenant General Hamdy Wahiba denies El-Brince’s accusations
Police attack historic used book market in Alexandria
“All the kiosks have licences”, says a book vendor
Ultras Ahlawy storm Football Association building
Al-Ahly Ultras break into Egyptian Football Association offices to protest resumption of Egyptian Premier League
Purge of former regime officials
New developments indicate further crackdowns on ex-regime figures
Al-Sisi decides on new SCAF formation
Still no new military intelligence director
Port Said trial postponed, defence demands bench recusal
Ultras Ahlawy members protested outside the Police Academy
Ramlet Boulaq residents: improve the area or give us fair compensation
Campaign of arbitrary arrests continues in Ramlet Boulaq
Ramlet Boulaq resident released after surprise arrest following press conference
Anwar Ramadan Abd El-Latif, who was shot in the leg during clashes on 2 August, was arrested today after the Ramlet Boulaq Popular Committee held a press conference detailing the hardships the community has been facing since and before.