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White House urges that elections be held on time
Egypt

White House urges that elections be held on time

The White House says the eruption of violence in Egypt should not stand in the way of elections and the…
Police praise officer for shooting demonstrators in the eye
Egypt

Police praise officer for shooting demonstrators in the eye

A YouTube video clip showed a security officer shooting demonstrators in Tahrir Square amid praises from his colleagues. The clip…
Doctors ask combatants to keep clashes away from Tahrir field hospital
Egypt

Doctors ask combatants to keep clashes away from Tahrir field hospital

Egypt’s Doctors Syndicate has called on police and protesters in Tahrir Square to keep clashes away from the square’s make-shift…
Tahrir clashes throw election plans into doubt
Egypt

Tahrir clashes throw election plans into doubt

With the scent of tear gas lingering over Tahrir Square, the future of Egypt’s first post-Mubarak election appears uncertain. Only…
Sixty-three flights canceled amid Tahrir turmoil
Business

Sixty-three flights canceled amid Tahrir turmoil

Sixty-three flights to and from Egypt have been canceled since Friday due to violence in downtown Cairo and around Egypt,…
Govt source denies intention to cut internet, phone services
Egypt

Govt source denies intention to cut internet, phone services

Egyptian authorities do not intend to cut off internet and communication services for protesters in downtown Cairo or anywhere else,…
Military official: Armed forces ready to protect Tahrir protesters
Egypt

Military official: Armed forces ready to protect Tahrir protesters

The armed forces “are ready to provide Tahrir Square with security forces to protect it from assaults, if protesters want…
Culture minister resigns over govt response to Tahrir violence
Egypt

Culture minister resigns over govt response to Tahrir violence

Egyptian Culture Minister Emad Abu Ghazi submitted his resignation on Monday to interim Prime Minister Essam Sharaf to protest the…
European leaders express deep concern over Tahrir clashes
Egypt

European leaders express deep concern over Tahrir clashes

Germany and Italy have expressed deep concern over the violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Egypt over the…
Monday’s papers: In Tahrir Square, it’s January again
Egypt

Monday’s papers: In Tahrir Square, it’s January again

Placing the blame either on the ruling military council, police or the protesters themselves, Monday's papers try to dissect the…
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