Egyptian court confirms 20-year prison sentence for ex-president Mohamed Morsi

An Egyptian appeals court upheld a 20-year prison sentence Saturday for ousted President Mohamed Morsi, convicted of inciting violence during a 2012 demonstration.

Egypt welcomes US Congress legislation to label Muslim Brotherhood 'terrorist group'

Egypt welcomed on Sunday a move by the United States Congress Judiciary Committee to label the Muslim Brotherhood a “foreign terrorist organisation.”

Fifth anniversary of Egypt's 2011 revolution marked by security concerns

On Monday, Egypt marks the fifth anniversary of the 25 January Revolution that led to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, amid wide anticipation and concern from the Egyptian government about what may happen in terms of protests and violence.

Egypt court orders retrial of top Brotherhood leaders

An Egyptian court has turned down death and life sentences against several Muslim Brotherhood figures over violence and murder charges, official news agency MENA reported on Monday.