Egypt
One killed in Tahrir Square, Qandil pays visit to security forces
January 28, 2013
One killed in Tahrir Square, Qandil pays visit to security forces
Prime Minister Hesham Qandil made a surprise visit on Monday morning to the security forces stationed in the vicinity of…
Morsy invites ElBaradei, Sabbahi, Islamists to dialogue
January 27, 2013
Morsy invites ElBaradei, Sabbahi, Islamists to dialogue
President Mohamed Morsy has invited representatives from 11 political parties for a dialogue, as well as several leading political figures,…
Port Said victims buried without police, prosecutor reports
January 27, 2013
Port Said victims buried without police, prosecutor reports
The bodies of the 29 victims killed during clashes around the Port Said prison were buried on Sunday without any…
Protesters block October bridge; metro resumes after 40-minute halt
January 27, 2013
Protesters block October bridge; metro resumes after 40-minute halt
Demonstrators blocked the 6th of October Bridge Sunday, disrupting traffic in both directions, while metro services resumed after being blocked…
Prosecutors refuse request to lift Hawass travel ban
January 27, 2013
Prosecutors refuse request to lift Hawass travel ban
The Public Prosecution refused a request by Zahi Hawass, former head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, to lift a…
Suez Canal official: Navigation unaffected by violence
January 27, 2013
Suez Canal official: Navigation unaffected by violence
Ongoing clashes between security forces and demonstrators in cities close to the Suez Canal since Friday have not affected navigation…
Morsy declares 30-day state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia
January 27, 2013
Morsy declares 30-day state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia
President Mohamed Morsy announced a state of emergency in Port Said, Suez and Ismailia Sunday for 30 days, along with…
Update: Port Said death toll reaches 38
January 27, 2013
Update: Port Said death toll reaches 38
Health Ministry and hospital sources put the death toll from violence in Port Said at 38. Another victim died Sunday…
In pictures: Fire destroys historic downtown school
January 27, 2013
In pictures: Fire destroys historic downtown school
A fire swept through Al-Howeiyaty Secondary School for Girls, leaving its contents destroyed, during clashes between protesters and security personnel…
Shura Council to form fact-finding committee over Port Said violence
January 27, 2013
Shura Council to form fact-finding committee over Port Said violence
The Shura Council responded to the most recent bout of nationwide violence Sunday by agreeing to form a fact-finding committee…