Dec 24 Watch ElBaradei: Egypt's Draft Constitution Will 'Institutionalize Instability' ElBaradei: Egypt's Draft Constitution Will 'Institutionalize Instability'… Continue watching
Dec 24 Memorable World Moments of 2012 By Larisa Epatko From the sinking of the Italian cruise liner to Egypt's first free presidential vote in decades, we take a look back at some of the top international events of 2012. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch Egyptian Opposition Activists Makes Accusations of Referendum Voting Fraud The Muslim Brotherhood, the party of Egypt's President Morsi, reported the draft charter of the country’s constitution won approval by 64 percent. But opposition activists complained of voting fraud and irregularities. Gwen Ifill reports on the opposition's demands for a… Continue watching
Dec 21 Watch News Wrap: On Eve of Final Referendum Vote, Opponents Clash in Alexandria News Wrap: On Eve of Final Referendum Vote, Opponents Clash in Alexandria… Continue watching
Dec 14 Violent Protests, Judge Shortages Plague Egypt's Referendum By Larisa Epatko Rallies for and against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi got violent in Alexandria Friday on the eve of a referendum on a constitution drafted mainly by his Muslim Brotherhood party. Continue reading
Nov 23 Cairo Erupts in Protests After President Morsi Decree By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi issued a decree that granted him new political powers. Supporters greeted the president outside the palace in Cairo, while protesters gathered in Tahrir Square. Continue reading
Nov 21 Cease-fire Called After Israel Bus Bombing, More Gaza Airstrikes By Tom Kennedy U.S. efforts toward a cease-fire to end hostilities between Hamas and Israel are made more pressing by a bus bombing in Tel Aviv that left at least 27 injured, according to the Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 15 Violence in Gaza Escalates By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy On Thursday three Israels and 15 Palestinians were killed as Hamas missile barrages and Israeli air strikes continue for a second day. These photos catalog the events of the past 48 hours as the violence escalates. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch News Wrap: Romney Demands Tougher Line on Protecting American Foreign Interests In other news Friday, presidential candidate Mitt Romney drew a hard line when he said Egyptian leadership should protect foreign diplomats or risk losing out on $1.3 billion in U.S. aid. Also, Chicago teachers unions and district officials are close… Continue watching
Sep 13 What Makes Embassies Secure? By Larisa Epatko For a third day, demonstrators enraged by an anti-Islamic film tried to break into U.S. embassies -- this time in Yemen and Egypt -- but the results weren't nearly as catastrophic as what unfolded at the consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Continue reading