At least 95 Egyptians were killed on Wednesday after security forces moved in on protesters demanding the reinstatement of President Mohamed Mursi, and the government imposed a state of emergency as violence swept the most populous Arab nation. Troops opened fire on Islamist demonstrators in clashes that brought chaos to the capital and other […]
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Egypt’s Mursi says Iran is vital to ending Syria’s crisis
Egypt’s Islamist President said on Saturday that having a strong relationship with Iran is important for Egypt at this time to be able to work out a way to end the bloodshed in Syria.
Morsi blasts Assad, pushing Egypt’s regional role
Egypt’s president gave his first major foreign policy speech on Wednesday, telling the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad to step down before it is too late, warning Iran against interfering in Arab affairs and voicing support for Palestinian efforts to gain full membership status at the United Nations.
Egypt defends Syria contact group that includes Iran
Egypt on Sunday defended its idea of forming a regional contact group on Syria which would include Iran, a staunch Damascus ally, insisting that Tehran could “be part of the solution” to the Syrian crisis.
Iranian activists urge Egypt’s Morsi to speak out against house arrest of green leaders
A group of activists in Iran’s pro-democracy Green Movement have called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to speak out against the continued house arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi during his visit to Tehran.
Iran’s largest reformist party calls on Egypt’s new president to uphold democracy
GVF-Iran’s largest reformist party has congratulated Muhammad Morsi on his win in Egypt’s presidential election.
Egypt’s president-elect to sue Iranian news agency
The office of Egyptian president-elect Mohamed Mursi will file a lawsuit against the Iranian news agency Fars for making up an interview with him which said he promised to improve ties between the two countries, Mursi’s spokesman said on Wednesday.
Morsi Wins Egypt’s Presidential Election
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi has been declared the winner of Egypt’s presidential run-off.
Egypt’s Islamists claim most seats in run-off vote
Reuters – The Muslim Brotherhood said on Wednesday it had won most seats in an opening round of run-offs in Egypt’s staggered parliamentary vote, consolidating its lead over rival liberals and hardline Salafi Islamists.
Egypt: Protest Swells in Cairo’s Tahrir Square
Thousands of Egyptians are pushing into Cairo’s Tahrir Square for what protest organizers are calling a “million man march.” Demonstrators have been demanding that the country’s military rulers cede power to a civilian authority.