Egypt's Higher Military Council rejects PM's resignation

Egypt's ruling military council rejected an offer to resign by Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Saturday after violent clashes around the Israeli embassy in Cairo, the Arabic television channel Al Arabiya reported.

One news website earlier in the day had suggested he might offer his resignation over the violence that led to the Israeli ambassador flying out of Cairo to Israel. The news channel cited its reporter. Officials could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reuters)