/tags/muslim-brotherhood Muslim Brotherhood en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-23/egyptian-court-bans-the-muslim-brotherhood Observers say the decision could allow opponents to undermine the infrastructure of the Islamist group, which is still protesting the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi this summer. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-23/egyptian-court-bans-the-muslim-brotherhood Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-09-01/egypt-charges-former-president-mohammed-morsi-others A prosecutor has issued formal charges against the ousted leader and 13 other members of the Muslim Brotherhood. Sun, 01 Sep 2013 20:12:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-01/egypt-charges-former-president-mohammed-morsi-others Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-08-31/jailed-leader-of-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-suffers-heart-attack The official MENA news agency denies reports that Mohammed Badie, who was arrested by Egyptian authorities earlier this month, has died. Sat, 31 Aug 2013 16:57:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-31/jailed-leader-of-egypts-muslim-brotherhood-suffers-heart-attack Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-07-30/egypts-ousted-president-morsi-is-well-says-eu-official European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton visited Mohammed Morsi, who has been detained for nearly a month, and says he is in good health. But it's not clear where Egypt's military is holding the former leader. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-30/egypts-ousted-president-morsi-is-well-says-eu-official Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-07-06/the-u-s-holds-the-aid-card-yet-egypt-still-trumps The ouster of Mohammed Morsi puts the U.S. in an awkward position. As the administration considers its next steps, analysts are quick to point out the many missteps in U.S. policy toward Egypt up to now. Sat, 06 Jul 2013 12:21:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-06/the-u-s-holds-the-aid-card-yet-egypt-still-trumps Michele Kelemen /npr-news/2013-07-04/egypt-begins-dangerous-new-phase-as-interim-leader-steps-in The coup that removed democratically elected President Mohammed Morsi from office sets the stage for what could be violent protests by his supporters. Interim leader Adly Mansour is supposed to be in office only until new elections can be held. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:40:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-07-04/egypt-begins-dangerous-new-phase-as-interim-leader-steps-in Mark Memmott, Melisa Goh /2013-04-02/egypt-ratchets-up-case-against-satirist-threatens-to-close-tv-station Opponents of President Morsi say Bassem Youssef's questioning, along with arrest warrants issued against five anti-government activists, demonstrate a campaign by the president to intimidate his critics. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:12:00 GMT /2013-04-02/egypt-ratchets-up-case-against-satirist-threatens-to-close-tv-station Steve Mullis /npr-news/2013-03-31/egypts-jon-stewart-questioned-for-five-hours Bassem Youssef lampoons Egypt's public figures on TV. He's accused of insulting Islam and President Mohammed Morsi, and his interrogation is prompting fears for free speech in the transitioning country. Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-31/egypts-jon-stewart-questioned-for-five-hours Melisa Goh /2013-01-26/egypt-looks-to-secure-loan-as-feeding-families-gets-harder Egypt is trying to come to grips with a serious budget deficit in order to secure a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund. This will likely mean both spending cuts and tax hikes on food items, water and electricity. The government is drawing the proposals up as many Egyptians are feeling the pinch of two years of economic turmoil and already-rising prices. Sat, 26 Jan 2013 13:00:00 GMT /2013-01-26/egypt-looks-to-secure-loan-as-feeding-families-gets-harder Merrit Kennedy /npr-news/2012-12-22/morsi-wins-and-loses-after-egypt-passes-draft-constitution The Islamist-backed constitution has polarized the nation. Critics say the document neglects human rights and reform, while expanding the role of Islam in the document. There seemed to be no question, however, that the document would pass. Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:17:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-12-22/morsi-wins-and-loses-after-egypt-passes-draft-constitution Leila Fadel