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Demos throughout Egypt in solidarity with Tahrir Square

Demos throughout Egypt in solidarity with Tahrir Square

Demonstrations erupted in several governorates on Tuesday against the bloodshed in Tahrir Square. Protesters also demanded the handover of power…
How’s business? Tear gas economy flourishes in Tahrir Square

How’s business? Tear gas economy flourishes in Tahrir Square

I went on a shopping spree today, but not my normal kind, for food or clothes. On Tuesday I bought…
Chief justice returns to Cairo from Istanbul due to protests

Chief justice returns to Cairo from Istanbul due to protests

Councilor Farouk Soltan, chief justice of the Supreme Constitutional Court (SCC), returned from Istanbul on Tuesday, Mena said. The state-run…
Live updates: Soldiers to replace police guarding Interior Ministry

Live updates: Soldiers to replace police guarding Interior Ministry

8:20 pm: Ruling military council decides to replace police forces guarding the Ministry of Interior with military forces, reports Al…
Attempted break-ins at police stations in 3 governorates

Attempted break-ins at police stations in 3 governorates

Hundreds have attempted to break into police stations in Alexandria and Ismailia, while a prison in Minya experienced several riots…
Tuesday’s papers: Speculation over what’s next in Tahrir clashes

Tuesday’s papers: Speculation over what’s next in Tahrir clashes

As Egyptians prepare for a million-man march in Tahrir, speculation over what will come next with regard to elections is…
Egypt’s writers union condemns violence against Tahrir protesters

Egypt’s writers union condemns violence against Tahrir protesters

Egypt’s writers union condemned Tuesday "brutal" practices by security and military forces against protesters in and around Tahrir Square. In…
Official death toll from clashes in Egypt rises to 28

Official death toll from clashes in Egypt rises to 28

The number of deaths resulting from clashes between protesters and security forces in Egypt since Saturday rose to 28, the…
245 Egyptian diplomats urge handover of power to civilian govt

245 Egyptian diplomats urge handover of power to civilian govt

Egyptian diplomats on Tuesday signed a statement urging the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) to pledge to…
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