Egypt
Anan denies claim military was ordered to kill protesters
October 8, 2011
Anan denies claim military was ordered to kill protesters
Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces Sami Anan denied claims that he had said the ruling Supreme Council…
Fearing further clashes with Muslims, Copts end protest in Aswan
October 8, 2011
Fearing further clashes with Muslims, Copts end protest in Aswan
Copts in the Upper Egyptian province of Aswan have ended their sit-in in front of the governorate’s building in protest…
‘Battle of the Camel’ trial resumes in Cairo
October 8, 2011
‘Battle of the Camel’ trial resumes in Cairo
The Battle of the Camel trial hearings resumed on Saturday at Cairo Criminal Court. Twenty-five figures of the outgoing Mubarak regime are…
Teachers renew protests, Brotherhood declines to participate
October 8, 2011
Teachers renew protests, Brotherhood declines to participate
Scores of teachers have staged a protest in front of the Cabinet building in downtown Cairo objecting what they call…
Syrian opposition to request Egypt’s official recognition
October 8, 2011
Syrian opposition to request Egypt’s official recognition
A delegation from the Syrian opposition will arrive on Saturday in Cairo to meet Arab League Chief Nabil al-Araby and…
Egyptians protest in solidarity with Tahrir protesters
October 7, 2011
Egyptians protest in solidarity with Tahrir protesters
The governorates on Friday witnessed limited protests in solidarity with the concurrent "Go Back to Your Barracks" protest in Cairo’s…
Carter to ‘witness’ Egypt parliamentary elections
October 7, 2011
Carter to ‘witness’ Egypt parliamentary elections
OSLO - On the eve of this year's Nobel award, former American President Jimmy Carter said that he received permission…
Egypt-Israel border crossing closed in anticipation of terrorist attack
October 7, 2011
Egypt-Israel border crossing closed in anticipation of terrorist attack
The Egyptian tourist and antiquities police in South Sinai has closed Taba Border Crossing on Friday in anticipation of a…
Salafi leaders reiterate demands for Islamic Sharia
October 7, 2011
Salafi leaders reiterate demands for Islamic Sharia
Prominent Salafi leaders on Thursday reiterated calls for applying Islamic Sharia law in Egypt in place of the man-made laws…
Protesters stage marches to Tahrir Square
October 7, 2011
Protesters stage marches to Tahrir Square
Dozens of Egyptians staged two marches headed to Tahrir Square following Friday prayers. The protesters demanded a hand-over of power…