violence
8 killed in Syrian border town as hundreds flee
World
May 16, 2011
8 killed in Syrian border town as hundreds flee
Tripoli, Lebanon - A human rights activist says eight people have been killed because of violence in a Syrian border…
353 injured in protests near Israeli embassy
Egypt
May 16, 2011
353 injured in protests near Israeli embassy
Nearly 353 people were injured as Egyptian security forces held back hundreds of protesters who attempted to enter a street…
Monday’s papers: Maspiro violence tipping the scale to complete lawlessness?
Egypt
May 16, 2011
Monday’s papers: Maspiro violence tipping the scale to complete lawlessness?
A night of violence between unknown assailants and Coptic protesters in front of the Egyptian state television building, Maspiro, from…
Dozens injured as diesel shortage sparks violence
Egypt
May 15, 2011
Dozens injured as diesel shortage sparks violence
At least 27 people have been injured in clashes sparked by the shortage of diesel fuel in most governorates. In…
Israel-Palestinian violence erupts on three borders
World
May 15, 2011
Israel-Palestinian violence erupts on three borders
Violence erupted on Israel's borders with Syria, Lebanon and Gaza on Sunday, leaving at least eight dead and dozens wounded,…
Witness: Israel fires tank shells near Gaza march
World
May 15, 2011
Witness: Israel fires tank shells near Gaza march
Palestinian Territories - A witness said Israeli troops have fired two tank shells and several rounds from machine guns as Palestinian…
Scores of Syrians flee violence to Lebanon
World
May 14, 2011
Scores of Syrians flee violence to Lebanon
Beirut - Hundreds of Syrians fled to neighboring Lebanon on Saturday to escape a violent crackdown against an anti-government uprising…
To the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces
Opinion
May 10, 2011
To the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces
Over the last few days, I’ve received a number of letters addressed to the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces…
Arab League meeting to discuss violence against demonstrators
Egypt
April 26, 2011
Arab League meeting to discuss violence against demonstrators
The Arab League plans to hold an emergency meeting of foreign ministers on 8 May to discuss recent acts of…
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
Egypt
April 24, 2011
Post-revolutionary ultras still full of fight
The difference between ultras and casual soccer fans is simple but crucial.