Egypt
Clashes erupt as shop owners direct traffic towards Tahrir
July 31, 2011
Clashes erupt as shop owners direct traffic towards Tahrir
Clashes erupted on Sunday between protesters and shop owners in Tahrir Square, stopping traffic and leaving several people injured. Shop…
New Gaza aid convoy arrives at Egypt’s city of Arish
July 31, 2011
New Gaza aid convoy arrives at Egypt’s city of Arish
A Gaza-bound aid convoy arrived in the Egyptian city of Arish, North Sinai on Sunday. North Sinai Governorate official, Gaber…
Sunday’s Papers: Mubarak to be tried at Police Academy
July 31, 2011
Sunday’s Papers: Mubarak to be tried at Police Academy
Today’s newspapers are almost as devoid of real news as Tahrir Square was with revolutionary activity on Saturday. Unless, of…
Mubarak trial to be held in daily consecutive sessions
July 31, 2011
Mubarak trial to be held in daily consecutive sessions
The trial of former President Hosni Mubarak will be conducted in daily consecutive daily sessions, said Ahmed Refaat, the head…
Military prosecutor questions 98 after deadly brawl between street vendors
July 31, 2011
Military prosecutor questions 98 after deadly brawl between street vendors
The military prosecutor is questioning 98 people involved in a street fight that took place on Saturday, in which two…
Egypt to withdraw licences for agents shipping radioactive imports
July 31, 2011
Egypt to withdraw licences for agents shipping radioactive imports
Egypt will immediately withdraw the shipping licenses of maritime agents who import radioactive cargo, the Red Sea Port Authority said…
BBC Arabic service journalists’ strike continues
July 31, 2011
BBC Arabic service journalists’ strike continues
A six-day strike by journalists of the Arabic service at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has entered its second consecutive…
26 Egyptian political groups to suspend sit-ins during Ramadan
July 31, 2011
26 Egyptian political groups to suspend sit-ins during Ramadan
Twenty-six political groups have said they will suspend protests and sit-ins nationwide during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which…
Justice ministry: Mubarak trial will accommodate up to 600
July 31, 2011
Justice ministry: Mubarak trial will accommodate up to 600
An official from the justice ministry said Saturday that the hall where ousted President Hosni Mubarak will be tried can…