Military denies agreeing to civilian oversight
Military spokesperson dismisses reports by Anadolu Turkish news agency that the military’s economic activities would be subject to state oversight
Panel discussion to form National Council for Justice and Equality
Representatives from the Church, Al-Azhar, political parties and civil society meet to form National Council for Justice and Equality
EU council discuss Egypt
EU ministers stress importance of all inclusive democratic transition in Egypt
Pope Tawadros II to visit the Vatican
Coptic pontiff will meet with Pope Francis, 40 years after his predecessor made the same trip
Mekki to stay if promised judicial independence
President Mohamed Morsi assures top judges he will safeguard their independence
Youssef Boutros Ghali sentenced to 25 years
Ghali is sentenced to prison in absentia for squandering public funds
French embassy in Tripoli bombed, 2 injured
A car bomb blasted the embassy of France in Tripoli, injuring two French guards and causing serious damage to the building.
Drawings of daily Egyptian life
A new book documents the works of contemporary Egyptian Artist George Bahgory
Artist Taha Hussein opens new exhibition
Veteran artist Taha Hussein’s new exhibition reflects his life during the past two years.