Egypt
Civil rights lawyers welcome decision to stop Mubarak trial broadcast
August 15, 2011
Civil rights lawyers welcome decision to stop Mubarak trial broadcast
Civil rights lawyers representing the families of those killed during the 25 January revolution welcomed the court’s decision on Monday…
As Mubarak trial adjourns, lawyers for martyrs express optimism
August 15, 2011
As Mubarak trial adjourns, lawyers for martyrs express optimism
In the second session of the criminal prosecution of Hosni Mubarak today, the judge, Ahmad Refaat, joined the former president’s…
Salafi leader says Nour Party includes NDP members
August 15, 2011
Salafi leader says Nour Party includes NDP members
A Salafi leader in Egypt said on Monday that his political party, the Nour Party, includes several leaders from the…
15 political groups form coalition, declare unified electoral list
August 15, 2011
15 political groups form coalition, declare unified electoral list
Fifteen political groups on Monday declared a coalition seeking to develop the country's political, social and economic conditions. In its…
30 injured in clashes between Mubarak loyalists and martyrs’ families
August 15, 2011
30 injured in clashes between Mubarak loyalists and martyrs’ families
Thirty people were injured in clashes during the second session of former President Hosni Mubarak's trial, Egypt's health minister said…
Gunman killed in crossfire with army in Sinai
August 15, 2011
Gunman killed in crossfire with army in Sinai
One person was killed on Monday in a gunfight between Egyptian army forces and gunmen in North Sinai, security sources…
Islamists: Supra-constitutional principles would provoke Egyptians
August 15, 2011
Islamists: Supra-constitutional principles would provoke Egyptians
A coalition of Islamic groups issued a statement on Monday refusing supra-constitutional principles. The Islamic Forces Coalition said issuing the…
Officials: Libya interior minister lands in Cairo
August 15, 2011
Officials: Libya interior minister lands in Cairo
Egyptian airport officials say the Libyan interior minister has arrived in Cairo with family members. The officials say the minister,…
Suspect involved in Mubarak 1995 assassination attempt back in Egypt
August 15, 2011
Suspect involved in Mubarak 1995 assassination attempt back in Egypt
A suspect allegedly involved in an attempted assassination of former President Hosni Mubarak in 1995 has returned to Cairo, Cairo…
Mubarak’s sons hide their father from TV cameras
August 15, 2011
Mubarak’s sons hide their father from TV cameras
Hosni Mubarak's sons, Alaa and Gamal, have tried to hide their father from TV cameras during the current trial. Both…