Three Gulf states pledge billions in aid for post-Morsi Egypt

Three Gulf states pledge billions in aid for post-Morsi Egypt

Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI —Relieved over the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi, the Persian Gulf states has been drafting a multi-billion-dollar package to rescue Egypt. Arab diplomatic sources said at least three of the six Gulf Cooperation Council states have been drafting an emergency rescue package for Egypt. The sources said the package would […]

Muslim Brotherhood ‘not going home quietly’: Al Qaida threatens to send fighters to Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood ‘not going home quietly’: Al Qaida threatens to send fighters to Egypt

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Egypt, in wake of the military’s coup, could be plunged into civil war. Western diplomatic sources said the military overthrow of Egypt’s first Islamist president would not reduce the bloodshed in the country. They said the fallen Muslim Brotherhood movement could unleash millions of supporters to attack the pro-democracy and […]

Egypt ousts its Muslim Brotherhood leader in a victory for freedom: Now the real crisis begins

Egypt ousts its Muslim Brotherhood leader in a victory for freedom: Now the real crisis begins

Special to WorldTribune.com By Norman Bailey The Egyptian Army has ousted the elected Muslim Brotherhood president, Mohammed Morsi. Gigantic anti-Morsi demonstrations forced the hand of the armed forces. An interim, secular, government will take office, headed by Adli Mansour, the Chief Judge of the Constitutional Court. The parliament and the constitution are abolished. This is […]

Egypt’s military topples Morsi who got call from Obama

Egypt’s military topples Morsi who got call from Obama

Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — President Mohammed Morsi, in what comprised the second coup since 2011, has been overthrown by Egypt’s military. Egyptian sources said the military surrounded the home of Morsi and leaders of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. They said the military, which gave the president a 48-hour deadline to meet opposition demands, was […]