Egypt
Syrian, Palestinian refugees held in Egypt begin hunger strike
November 22, 2013
Syrian, Palestinian refugees held in Egypt begin hunger strike
Dozens of refugees from Syria detained in an Egyptian police station began a hunger strike on Friday to draw attention to their…
Police disperse pro-Muslim Brotherhood march in Giza
November 22, 2013
Police disperse pro-Muslim Brotherhood march in Giza
Security forces dispersed a pro-Muslim Brotherhood march in al-Haram Street, Giza on Friday using tear gas, said head of Giza…
Two students injured in Menufiya campus clashes
November 22, 2013
Two students injured in Menufiya campus clashes
Two university students were injured Thursday in clashes in Shebein al-Koam, Menufiya, while another was arrested.
Six Muslim Brotherhood leaders released in Nag Hammadi
November 22, 2013
Six Muslim Brotherhood leaders released in Nag Hammadi
Nag Hammadi prosecutors released six Muslim Brotherhood leaders arrested after the Rabaa al-Adaweya and al-Nahda sit-in dispersals in August.The defendants…
Nour Party rejects military trials for civilians in constitution
November 22, 2013
Nour Party rejects military trials for civilians in constitution
The Salafi-oriented Nour Party rejected an article which allows the trial of civilians before military courts in Egypt's draft constitution,…
Pro-Morsy alliance calls for daily protests marking ‘Massacre of the Century’
November 22, 2013
Pro-Morsy alliance calls for daily protests marking ‘Massacre of the Century’
The National Alliance to Support Legitimacy has called on its supporters to stage daily protests this week, marking 100 days…
One day in an ongoing butane gas crisis
November 22, 2013
One day in an ongoing butane gas crisis
Egyptians have been suffering from butane gas shortages for years, with people usually waiting for hours on end outside warehouses…
Iran, six powers struggle to overcome snags in nuclear talks
November 22, 2013
Iran, six powers struggle to overcome snags in nuclear talks
Iran and six world powers struggled on Friday to budge sticking points in negotiations aimed at securing an interim accord to…
Two detained over murder of police officer
November 22, 2013
Two detained over murder of police officer
Two men were arrested in Qaha, Qalyubiya on Thursday following the shooting of police Captain Ahmed Samir during raids on…