World news about “Mohamed Mursi” published by euronews.
Mursi condemns deadly Cairo violence against Coptic Christians Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has condemned the violence, which erupted outside Cairo’s main Coptic Cathedral yesterday. One man was killed and more than… 08/04/2013
Egypt’s TV joker explains presidential jibes to prosecutor A prominent satirical TV presenter has appeared before Egypt’s public prosecutor, accused of insulting Islam, the president Mohamed Mursi and the ruling… 31/03/2013
Egypt: arrest warrant for satirical TV host In Egypt, the public prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for the presenter of a popular satirical TV show for supposedly insulting Islam and the president… 30/03/2013
Civil disobedience brings Port Said to a stop Access to state buildings, public transport and the harbour has been blocked in the Egyptian city of Port Said. It is a day of civil disobedience, led by… 18/02/2013
Egyptian riot police officer defies anti-Mursi protestersA riot police officer stands in front of anti-Mursi protesters during clashes in Simon Bolivar Square, which leads to Tahrir Square, in Cairo. REUTERS/Mohamed… 31/01/2013
Violence flares on Cairo streetsA protester against Egypt’s President Mohamed Mursi shows expended shotgun cartridges that he said was fired by riot police during clashes along Qasr Al Nil… 28/01/2013
Inside troubled Port Said – nocomment Four people were shot dead and hundreds injured in Egypt’s Port Said on Sunday during the funerals of 33 protesters killed at the weekend, part of a wave of… 28/01/2013
Egypt’s youth review goals of revolt The end for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his government began two years ago. Young opposition activists coordinated their protest campaign through… 25/01/2013
Egypt gives Islamist constitution a chance Will an Islamist referendum victory calm Tahrir Square and the opposition, or will there be a return to street protests? The Egyptian people remain deeply… 24/12/2012
Amr Moussa: Participation in political debate key to Egypt’s future The former head of the Arab League, Amr Moussa, has been talking to euronews reporter Mohammed Shaikhibrahim about the current unrest in Egypt. The… 21/12/2012
Egypt: old hand, new constitutionA man shows his ink-stained finger as he leaves a polling centre after voting in the referendum on Egypt’s new constitution in Cairo. Egyptians voted on… 15/12/2012
Violent protests ahead of Egyptian referendum – nocomment Pro and anti Mursi protesters clash in Alexandria in the run-up to the referendum on the Constitution. 14/12/2012
Egyptian demonstrators attack palace barricades – nocomment Opposition groups have called for marches to the presidential palace today to protest against the hastily arranged constitutional referendum planned for… 11/12/2012
Mural of Mohamed Mursi in CairoThe caricature was drawn on the presidential palace, along with the Arabic word ‘Leave’. REUTERS/Asmaa Waguih 10/12/2012
Unrest continues in Cairo’s Tahrir SquareHundreds of demonstrators were in Cairo’s Tahrir Square for a sixth day on Wednesday to demand that President Mohamed Mursi rescind a decree they say gives… 29/11/2012
Hard time for Muslim Brotherhood The Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the Islamic roots movement out of which emerged the modern state’s first democratically elected head, is not having an easy… 28/11/2012
Mursi going too pharaoh? Critics of Egypt’s President may wonder if Mohammed Mursi has let success go to his head, after mediating effectively between Hamas and Israel over Gaza. He… 23/11/2012
Egypt president treads a fine line between Palestinians and Israel Calling for the cutting of all contact with Tel Aviv hundreds of Egyptians, angry about Israel’s strikes against Gaza, are protesting in Cairo. This latest… 16/11/2012
Egypt: clashes between pro and anti Morsi supporters – nocomment Clashes broke out between protesters in Cairo after chants against the new Islamist president. Activists called Friday’s protest to demand more action from… 13/10/2012
Egyptian cobra vs mongoose With a bold stroke, President Mohammed Morsi has shaken up Egypt. Cairo woke today to learn he had reasserted his civil authority over that of the military by… 13/08/2012
Morsi to rule by dialogue A week of high expectations came to a close on Sunday with the official announcement of the winner of the presidential election in Egypt. The crowd in Tahrir… 25/06/2012
Egypt: fourth night of violence in Port SaidThere have been pitched battles between protestors and police in Port Said for the fourth night running. The Egyptian port city has been a flashpoint for… 07/03/2013
Morsi not to appeal against election suspensionEgyptian President Mohammed Morsi says he will respect a decision to suspend next month’s parliamentary elections. The Cairo Administrative Court says new… 07/03/2013
Protests in Egypt ahead of US Sec of State’s meeting with MursiPeople angry at what they perceive as US support for Egyptian president Mohamed Mursi have been protesting during a visit by the US Secretary of State, John… 03/03/2013
Egypt: bearded policemen demand action from President MursiHundreds of people rallied outside the Abdeen Palace in the Egyptian capital Cairo on March 1 – demanding that President Mohamed Mursi reinstates several… 02/03/2013
Mursi announces four-stage parliamentary voteEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has called a four-stage vote for parliamentary elections that will begin on April 27 and finish in June. The new parliament… 22/02/2013
Police clash with anti-Mursi protestors in Cairo rallyThousands of Islamists rallied in Cairo on Friday night in what is becoming a regular show of support for President Mohammed Mursi. But it did not take long… 16/02/2013
Protesters return to Tahrir Square for “Friday of dignity”Protests have resumed across Egypt in what’s been described as a “Friday of dignity”. Several groups marched on Cairo’s Tahrir Square, demanding a new unity… 08/02/2013
Mixed reception for Ahmedinejad in EgyptMahmoud Ahmedinejad has become the first Iranian president to visit Egypt since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. He is in Cairo for a summit of the… 06/02/2013
Iran’s Ahmadinejad in Egypt on historic visitPresident Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is on the first trip of an Iranian head of state to Egypt since Iran’s 1979 revolution. As he left the plane he was met by… 05/02/2013
Egyptian police beat naked man as opposition demands Mursi trialA video showing a group of Egyptian riot police beating a naked man with batons has fired outrage in the country off the scale. The last eight days have been… 02/02/2013
Death in Cairo after politicians renounce violenceA day after Egypt’s rival political groups renounced violence a man was shot dead in continuing clashes in Cairo. Protesters demanding the overthrow of… 02/02/2013
More protests more violence, as Egypt teeters on the brinkThousands of Egyptians have taken to Cairo’s Tahrir Square to demand the overthrow of President Mohammed Mursi. Demonstrators have also carried their protest… 01/02/2013
Chancellor Merkel urges Egypt’s Mursi to pursue political dialogueWith his country in crisis, Egypt’s President Mohamed Mursi has visited Germany eager to convince Chancellor Angela Merkel of his commitment to… 30/01/2013
Egypt’s Mursi visits Germany amid disorder at homeEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has arrived in Germany for meetings with Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. The trip is an opportunity for Mursi to show… 30/01/2013
Egypt’s ElBaradei says all sides must meet to end violenceA senior opposition figure in Egypt has called for urgent talks with the government, amid the wave of violence in the country. Mohamed ElBaradei of the… 30/01/2013
Egypt’s mystery of the Port Said snipersLocal people in Port Said alerted euronews correspondent Mohammed Shaikhibrahim to the presence of a nearby sniper. There was much pointing and shouting as… 29/01/2013
Egypt’s army chief warns country is on brink of collapseEgyptian military chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has warned that political strife could lead to the collapse of the state. As the country faces… 29/01/2013
Egypt: anti-government anger boils over in Port SaidAt least three people more people died in overnight violence in Egypt, bringing the official total to more than 50 in recent days. Most have been killed in… 29/01/2013
Egypt’s opposition say no to Mursi’s dialogueDay five of the latest Egyptian anti-government protests and the streets of Cairo were simmering with violence again. The unrest has stubbornly refused to… 28/01/2013
Deadly protests continue in EgyptOne person has been killed in Cairo in a fifth day of protests directed at Egypt’s president Mohamed Morsi. The president is being criticised by Egypt’s… 28/01/2013
Opposition anger over Egypt’s state of emergencyAs protesters continue to confront police on the streets of Cairo, Egypt’s main opposition coalition criticised the President declaring a state of emergency… 28/01/2013
Egypt’s President declares state of emergencyEgyptian President Mohammed Morsi has declared a state of emergency in three cities along the Suez Canal. In a televised address, Morsi ordered a nightly… 28/01/2013
Clashes in Egypt on eve of uprising anniversaryFresh clashes broke out in Cairo on the eve of the second anniversary of the Egyptian revolution which led to the downfall of Hosni Mubarak. This time the… 25/01/2013
Palestinians agree to implement reconciliation dealPalestinian leaders have agreed to implement a long-delayed reconciliation pact after talks in Cairo. The leader of the secular Fatah faction, Mahmoud Abbas… 10/01/2013
No progress as Egypt hosts talks to unite PalestiniansPresident Mahmoud Abbas has been a guest of President Mohammed Mursi in Cairo as the Egyptian leader tried to get both sides of the Palestinian divide… 10/01/2013
Egypt’s Mursi calls for unity as Islamist constitution becomes lawPresident Mohamed Mursi has congratulated Egyptians for endorsing a new constitution and urged all parties to join him in a national dialogue. Anxiety over… 26/12/2012
Egypt: new constitution signed into law amid economic woesEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has signed into law a new Islamist-drafted constitution. He says it will help to end political turmoil and allow him to… 26/12/2012
Egypt: Opposition fury after constitution resultThere was anger in Tahrir Square, the focus of the movement to oust Hosni Mubarak nearly two years ago, and now still the unofficial seat of opposition to… 26/12/2012
Egypt’s ‘yes’ to controversial new constitutionThe Egyptian Supreme Election Committee has confirmed that the controversial new constitution has been approved. Nearly 64 per cent of the votes in the two… 25/12/2012
Official confirmation for Egypt’s constitution voteEgypt’s Supreme Election Committee has confirmed that the controversial new constitution has been approved. Nearly 64 per cent of the electorate in the two… 25/12/2012
Fatah says Egyptian foreign policy unchangedA senior Fatah leader says he has seen no change in Egypt’s policy on Israeli – Palestinian relations during the recent conflict, even though an Islamist… 25/12/2012
Egypt referendum results due, opposition readies for parliamentary voteEgyptian opposition leader Mohamed El Baradei has admitted that the political fight over the draft constitution has been too fragmented. Official results… 25/12/2012
Judges investigate Egyptian vote fraud claimsIn Egypt, judges are looking into allegations from the opposition that a referendum on the country’s controversial new constitution was riddled with… 24/12/2012
Egypt opposition alleges referendum “fraud”Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi faces further turmoil after his opponents complained of voting fraud during the referendum on the draft… 24/12/2012
Egypt’s main opposition demands an inquiryEgypt’s main opposition party is demanding an inquiry into the referendum on the draft constitution. The National Salvation Front claims the second round of… 24/12/2012
Egypt votes in date with destinyVoting is underway in the second round of Egypt’s hotly-contested constitutional referendum, with cities such as Port Said, Aswan and Suez along with 17… 22/12/2012
Clashes in Alexandria on eve of Egyptian voteClashes between Islamists and rivals which began after Friday prayers continued well into the night in Egypt’s second biggest city of Alexandria. Busses… 22/12/2012
Islamists battle police in AlexandriaPolice in Alexandria have fired teargas rounds at Islamist supporters of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi. The confrontation comes on the eve of a divisive… 21/12/2012
Tension high ahead of divisive referendum in EgyptA relative calm pervades Tahrir Square in the Egyptian capital Cairo on the eve of a second divisive referendum on a new draft constitution. The Muslim… 21/12/2012
Egypt protestors stage hunger strikeA new wave of demonstrations are gathering pace in Egypt against an Islamist-backed draft constitution that has divided the nation. It looks set to be… 18/12/2012
Egyptians back constitution amid opposition fearInitial indications are that Egyptians have given their backing to a controversial new constitution. The first round of voting in a referendum on the draft… 17/12/2012
Amr Moussa: “If Egypt’s opposition is backed into another corner, our reaction will be tougher”With the Egyptian opposition planning a big march on Tuesday to protest at the constitutional referendum, euronews’ Mohammed Shaikhibrahim spoke to former… 16/12/2012
Amid fraud claims, Brotherhood claims Egyptian referendum victoryJumping the gun, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood claims it garnered 56.5% of Saturday’s vote on the country’s new constitution, and predicted that the ‘yes’ camp… 16/12/2012
Violence hits Egyptian constitution voteAmidst ongoing violence in Egypt the first stage of a referendum on a new constitution has taken place. Those opposed to the wording think it gives too much… 16/12/2012
Huge Egyptian turnout leads to extended votingHuge queues have been visible everywhere in Egypt where voting in the constitutional referendum is taking place today. Among the first to vote was President… 15/12/2012
Egyptians vote on divisive new constitutionEgyptians are voting on a new constitution that’s been billed by the ruling party as a solution to the country’s political crisis. Violent protests erupted… 15/12/2012
Last stand before divisive Egypt referendumRight up to the last hours before a referendum on Egypt’s new constitution, protesters stood shoulder to shoulder in Cairo’s Tahrir Square calling for today’s… 15/12/2012
Clashes continue ahead of Egypt referendumJust hours to go before Egypt’s constitutional referendum, and there is great tension and frequent clashes in the streets of Alexandria and Cairo. Opponents… 14/12/2012
Egypt Judges Club reaffirms boycott of constitution voteSenior Egyptian judges are set to boycott the supervision of a referendum on the controversial draft constitution which is being held tomorrow and next… 14/12/2012
Vote ‘No’ in referendum urges Egypt oppositionProtesters in Cairo mull over a decision by Egypt’s main Liberal and secular opposition to urge a “No” vote in Saturday’s referendum. The two-day ballot –… 13/12/2012
Egypt’s army ‘postpones unity talks’The Egyptian army has postponed a meeting it had called to bring together various sides to try to defuse the country’s political crisis. The announcement on… 12/12/2012
Egypt: army calls unity talks amid constitutional riftBoth sides in the constitutional conflict that is pulling Egypt apart have kept up their demonstrations around the presidential palace in Cairo. The big… 12/12/2012
Mursi agrees to talks as tensions mountAs tensions between pro- and anti- supporters simmer outside the presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt’s President Mohamed Mursi has agreed to attend national… 11/12/2012
Constitutional tensions rise in EgyptProtesters for and against the Egyptian president are ranging themselves against each other in Cairo and Alexandria as a controversial referendum on a new… 11/12/2012
Egypt on alert as pro and anti-Mursi camps plan rival ralliesEgypt is gearing up for a day of high tension with both supporters and opponents of President Mursi planning rival rallies in the run-up to Saturday’s… 11/12/2012
Mursi enhances military powers ahead of Egypt constitutional referendumEgypt’s military is once again playing a more active role since handing over power in June, with President Mohammed Mursi giving them the authority to arrest… 10/12/2012
Egypt’s opposition rejects constitutional referendumThere has been a fresh wave of protests in Egypt against President Mursi’s plan for a constitutional referendum. Egypt’s main opposition has rejected the… 09/12/2012
Egypt’s opposition consider Mursi’s backtrackThe main opposition coalition in Egypt is drawing up its response to President Mohamed Mursi’s partial u-turn on power. The National Salvation Front had… 09/12/2012
Egypt president annuls decree to quell protestsEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has cancelled his contentious decree which widened the powers of the head of state. The u-turn comes after more than two… 09/12/2012
Egypt President Mursi cancels controversial decreeEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi has annulled a controversial decree which granted himself sweeping powers, according to the AFP news agency. A spokesman… 09/12/2012
Egyptian army calls for dialogue to avoid, “dark tunnel”The Egyptian army has, in a statement read on state media urged rival political forces to come together and solve their disputes by talking. If not it… 08/12/2012
Funerals held for Muslim Brotherhood “martyrs”Funerals for three protesters killed during this week’s bloody violence in Egypt have taken place at Cairo’s al-Azhar Mosque. The men – all followers of the… 08/12/2012
Egypt: Tens of thousands protest against MursiTens of thousands of Egyptians swarmed around President Mohamed Mursi’s palace in Cairo on Friday. Protesters want the president to retract a decree enacted… 07/12/2012
Egypt: protesters break through barbed wire barricadesTens of thousands of Egyptians swarmed around President Mohamed Mursi’s palace in Cairo on Friday. The protesters want the President to retract a decree that… 07/12/2012
Egypt opposition rejects Mursi’s call for dialogueEgyptian President Mohamed Mursi’s speech calling for a national dialogue to solve the country’s latest political crisis appears to have fallen on deaf… 07/12/2012
Egypt’s President Mursi appears in public to address violence over draft constitutionPresident Mursi has taken to the stage for the first time since last night’s violent clashes between his supporters and rival demonstrators. He must now… 07/12/2012
Egypt crisis: Muslim Brotherhood offices ransackedHundreds of opposition activists – last night – attacked the Cairo headquarters of Egypt’s largest Islamic party, the Muslim Brotherhood. The renewed… 07/12/2012
Violence over but tensions still high between supporters and opponents of President MursiThe streets of Cairo look quiet for the moment but the tense political standoff between supporters of President Mursi and his opponents still hangs heavy in… 06/12/2012
Egyptian army parks tanks near Presidential palaceThe Egyptian army brought in armour this morning along with troop reinforcements to relieve the seige of the Presidential Palace in Cairo. Several tanks and… 06/12/2012
Dialogue called for to end Egyptian violenceEgypt’s opposition leaders have blamed Islamist President Mohamed Mursi for the current unrest. However they have said they are prepared to hold talks if he… 06/12/2012
Rival demonstrators clash in their battle over Egypt’s constitutionViolent clashes between rival groups have raged through much of the night in central Cairo as the country’s constitutional crisis continues to be fought on… 06/12/2012
Nightfall brings more tension in CairoAmid growing violence between supporters and opponents of Egypt’s President Mursi, the prime minister has appealed for calm to allow for a “national… 05/12/2012
Deaths reported amid Cairo violenceSupporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi have been brawling outside the presidential palace in Cairo. Petrol bombs were thrown along… 05/12/2012
Cairo calm with more protests dueCairo was quiet early on Wednesday, the morning after the night before. Tuesday saw tens of thousands of Egyptians take their protest to the doors of the… 05/12/2012
Protesters march up to Egypt’s presidential palace in angerThousands of opposition protesters surrounded the presidential palace in Cairo on Tuesday night forcing Egyptian security to hustle president Mohamed Mursi… 05/12/2012
Cairo gripped by anti-Mursi protestsViolence has erupted in Egyptian capital Cairo as those opposed to President Mursi’s sweeping new powers marched on the presidential palace. The… 04/12/2012
Egypt: anti-Morsi groups march on presidential palaceEgyptian riot police have fired teargas at protesters demonstrating against President Mohamed Mursi near the presidential palace in Cairo. Live TV coverage… 04/12/2012
Court out: Egypt’s constitutional crisis deepens as judges shelve vital workIn Egypt, tensions between some of the country’s judiciary and the president took a turn for the worse when the highest court in the land was forced to shut… 02/12/2012
Egypt top court delays key ruling on constitutionEgypt’s highest court has delayed a ruling on the new draft constitution after protesters blocked the entrance to the building. Hundreds of supporters of… 02/12/2012
