 USA TODAY | Egypt's Morsi to be sworn in as president CNN International (CNN) -- Egypt's Mohamed Morsi will be sworn in Saturday as the nation's first democratically-elected president, a day after he pledged to be a leader of all people during an address at Cairo's Tahrir Square. Morsi told a packed audience Friday that ... Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Mursi to be sworn in Morsi Says He Will Work for Release of Sheik Jailed in US Egyptian president-elect swears himself in |
 BBC News | Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Mursi to be sworn in BBC News Egypt's first freely elected leader, Mohammed Mursi, is due to be sworn in, a week after his victory in a disputed poll was confirmed. Mr Mursi, the Muslim Brotherhood's candidate, will read the oath before the Supreme Constitutional Court. Egypt's Morsi to be sworn in as president Morsi Says He Will Work for Release of Sheik Jailed in US Egypt's President To Be Sworn In |
 New York Times | Morsi Says He Will Work for Release of Sheik Jailed in US New York Times CAIRO â€" President-elect Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood pre-empted the military's choreographed swearing-in ceremony by taking an oath of office a day early on Friday, in a televised speech to tens of thousands of supporters in Tahrir Square. Egypt's Morsi in Tahrir tribute before oath Egypt's president-elect rouses masses, vows to fight for authority Egypt president-elect vows to fight for authority |
 CBS News | Egypt's president-elect vows to fight for authority, claims leadership of ... Washington Post CAIRO â€" In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed Friday to fight for his authority and symbolically read an oath of office on Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of his official ... Egypt's President-elect vows to free sheik jailed in US for bomb plot Egypt president-elect vows to fight for authority Egypt's President-elect Mohammed Morsi pledges to work to spring terror leader ... |
 USA TODAY | US, Russia fail to bridge gaps on Syria USA TODAY GENEVA (AP) â€" The United States and Russia failed on Friday to bridge differences over a plan to ease Syrian President Bashar Assad out of power, end violence and create a new government. That set the stage for the potential collapse of a key ... US, Russia diplomats can't bridge Syria gaps Russia, US meet ahead of talks on Syria Rebels capture two generals as violence escalates in Syria |
 Globe and Mail | US, Russia fail to reach agreement on Syria, jeopardizing Annan plan to end crisis Washington Post GENEVA â€" The United States and Russia failed on Friday to bridge differences over a plan to ease Syrian President Bashar Assad out of power, end violence and create a new government. That set the stage for the potential collapse of a key multinational ... Rebels capture two generals as violence escalates in Syria US, Russia fail to bridge gaps on Syria Syria conflict: Russia-US still split ahead of talks |
 BBC News | Syria conflict: Russia-US still split ahead of talks BBC News Areas of "difficulty and difference" remain between Russia and the US ahead of key talks on the crisis in Syria, a US official says. The state department spokesman played down chances of a deal at the talks, to take place on Saturday in Geneva. Syria: Hillary Clinton and Sergei Lavrov inch closer towards deal on peace plan Analysts Pessimistic About Syria Crisis Talks US, Russia discuss Syria ahead of Geneva conference |
 TIME | Egypt foreign policy tone may change, but not its substance Los Angeles Times CAIRO â€" Egypt's foreign policy under its first Islamist president is likely to change in tenor but not substance, at least in the short term, as the new government can ill afford to strain relations with the US or risk international furor by abandoning ... Egypt's first Islamist president to be sworn in Egypt's Mursi: No power above people power In Tahrir Square, Morsi challenges military, says he'll seek US release of ... |
 NEWS.com.au | Egypt President-elect Mohamed Morsi joins Tahrir Square protest Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times CAIRO â€" President-elect Mohamed Morsi of Egypt joined tens of thousands of protesters in Tahrir Square on Friday to celebrate his victory and keep pressure on the nation's ruling generals to restore the parliament and hand power over ... Egypt's president-elect vows to fight for authority, claims leadership of ... The key to liberating Egyptians? The economy How Muslim Brotherhood went from 7 members to Egypt's presidency |
USA TODAY | Egypt president-elect vows to fight for authority USA TODAY CAIRO (AP) â€" In front of tens of thousands of cheering supporters, Egypt's first Islamist and civilian president-elect vowed Friday to fight for his authority and symbolically read an oath of office on Cairo's Tahrir Square on the eve of his official ... Morsi Wants to Free Sheik Who Plotted US Terror Morsi Pledges to Represent All Egyptians Scenes of celebration and defiance in Cairo's Tahrir Square as president-elect ... |
New York Times | Morsi Promises to Work for Release of Imprisoned Sheik New York Times CAIRO â€" President-elect Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood pre-empted the military's choreographed swearing-in ceremony by taking his oath of office a day early in a televised speech to hundreds of thousands of supporters in Tahrir Square on ... Morsi Pledges to Represent All Egyptians Egypt president-elect vows to fight for authority Egypt's president-elect takes aim at generals with informal oath of office |
 Christian Science Monitor | Germany forfeits to Spain and Italy, agreeing to loan directly to banks Christian Science Monitor After weeks of refusing to yield, German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed to allow eurozone bailout funds to be used to recapitalize struggling banks. By Andrés Cala, Correspondent / June 29, 2012 German Chancellor Angela Merkel addresses lawmakers on ... Markets Cheer Europe Plan, Await Details GLOBAL MARKETS-Euro, oil, stocks rally after euro zone deal Euro Rises After EU Leaders Renounce Spain Loan Seniority |
TIME | Egypt's Mursi takes symbolic oath to people Reuters By Shaimaa Fayed | CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's Islamist President-elect Mohamed Mursi took an informal oath of office on Friday before tens of thousands of supporters in Cairo's Tahrir Square, in a slap at the generals trying to limit his power. Egypt's first Islamist president takes oath of office Mursi to Tahrir Square: There's no power above people power Egypt President-Elect Addresses Tahrir Square Crowd |
 Globe and Mail | Syrian troops besiege rebellious suburb Houston Chronicle ZEINA KARAM, AP Syrians inspect burned cars at the site of a blast in the Syrian capital Damascus Thursday June 28, 2012. A strong explosion rocked the Syrian capital Thursday near a busy market and the Palace of Justice, sending black smoke billowing ... Syrian troops near Turkish border: rebels Turkey fortifies border: Assad sends helicopters to hammer northern Syria Assad forces bombard northern towns, avoid Turkish border |
 BBC News | Egypt President-elect Mohamed Mursi speaking in Cairo BBC News Egyptian President-elect Mohamed Mursi is addressing crowds in Cairo's Tahrir Square for the first time. Mr Mursi, Egypt's first freely-elected civilian president, is speaking on the eve of his swearing-in. Thousands have gathered in the square to ... Egypt's President-Elect to Address Tahrir Square Crowd Newsmaker: Egypt army chief may have more sway than president The Generals Who Rule Egypt: How They Get Along With Washington |
 Wall Street Journal | EU Leaders Provide Few Details Wall Street Journal By GEOFFREY T. SMITH and MATINA STEVIS BRUSSELSâ€"European Union leaders provided few details Friday about how they plan to put into practice decisions reached overnight at a 14-hour meeting to centralize banking regulation and allow the bloc's rescue ... Europe summit surprises with bold moves Merkel defends compromise deal on eurozone banks Markets and euro rise as banks get bailout funds |
 CBS News | Syrians defiant as world powers plan talks CNN (CNN) -- International envoy Kofi Annan expressed optimism Friday that the latest talks on the crisis in Syria will yield "an appropriate outcome" despite a failed peace plan and relentless violence in the Middle East nation. Diplomats prepared for a ... Clinton, Lavrov set for Syria showdown Assad's Exit Focus of Geneva Meeting as Russia Objects Can the Geneva meeting on Syria accomplish anything? |
 Christian Science Monitor | Can the Geneva meeting on Syria accomplish anything? Christian Science Monitor Kofi Annan, the UN special envoy to Syria, says he is 'optimistic' the emergency meeting on Syria will yield results, but the parties involved have already staked out some irreconcilable demands. By Ariel Zirulnick, Staff writer / June 29, ... Annan 'Optimistic' Over Geneva Talks on Syria Analysis: West struggles to understand Russia's Syria stance Annan 'optimistic' about outcome for Syria talks |
Globe and Mail | Syria death toll spirals: 170 killed in one day Jerusalem Post By REUTERS BEIRUT - Syrians in the besieged city of Douma wrapped mangled and bloodied corpses in white burial shrouds early on Friday, according to video posted online, after 190 people were killed in one of the deadliest days of Syria's 16-month-old ... Syria crisis: Assad vows to 'annihilate terrorists' - live updates '43 killed' in Damascus shelling Activists: Dozens Killed in Syria Shelling |
 BBC News | Why Russia sells Syria arms BBC News By Steven Rosenberg BBC News At an arms fair outside Moscow, five Russian tanks weave gracefully back and forth, their gun barrels rising and falling in time to a waltz. This unusual "tank ballet" was staged by a choreographer from the Bolshoi Ballet. Annan 'Hopeful' Over Geneva Talks on Syria Spoiler or Voice of Reason? Russian Role In... Clinton, Lavrov set for showdown over Syria ahead of international conference ... |
 BBC News | Assad rejects external solution BBC News Syria's president has said he will not accept any solution to his country's crisis imposed from outside, as major powers prepare to meet in Geneva. Bashar al-Assad told Iranian television it was an "internal issue which has nothing to do with foreign ... Syria crisis: Assad vows to 'annihilate terrorists' - live updates Turkish troops head to Syrian border Turkey deploys forces to border with Syria |
 Zee News | In "Islamist" Egypt, generals still have final say Reuters India By Samia Nakhoul REUTERS - Egypt's army will continue to be the guardian and ultimate arbiter of the state after moving to secure real power before the victory of Mohammed Mursi, the Islamist president who triumphed in last week's election run-off. Mursi to address Tahrir Square ahead of swearing-in How Do Egypt's Ruling Generals Deal with Human Rights? Egypt's new president to take oath before court |
 The Guardian | Syria crisis: Assad vows to 'annihilate terrorists' - live updates The Guardian 8.32am: (all times BST) Welcome to Middle East Live. Here's a roundup on the latest developments and analysis: • Kofi Annan's action group on Syria is to gather in Geneva today as a leaked copy of his principles for political transition were published. Clinton, Russian foreign minister to meet on Syrian crisis Spoiler or voice of reason? Russian role In Syria Clinton, Lavrov set for showdown over Syria ahead of international conference ... |
 Boston Globe | Syrian rebels push assaults vs. key targets Boston Globe By Hwaida Saad and Rod Nordland Syrians gathered at the scene of two bomb explosions outside the Palace of Justice in central Damascus on Thursday. BEIRUT â€" Syrian insurgents struck at high-profile targets in the capital region Thursday for the third ... Turkey Warns of Retaliation Against Syria Turkish troops head to Syrian border Blast rocks Justice Palace in Damascus, injuring 3 |
