Egypt
US condemns Egypt violence, urges accountability
February 5, 2013
US condemns Egypt violence, urges accountability
The United States has condemned police brutality and sexual harassment aimed at protesters over the past week during demonstrations against…
Update: En route to Cairo, Ahmadinejad emphasizes stronger Egypt-Iran ties
February 5, 2013
Update: En route to Cairo, Ahmadinejad emphasizes stronger Egypt-Iran ties
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said ahead of a visit to Cairo that Egypt and Iran both enjoy "distinguished standings" on…
State should apologize for sexual harassment, says NCW chief
February 4, 2013
State should apologize for sexual harassment, says NCW chief
National Council for Women chief Mervat al-Tallawi called on all women who have been sexually assaulted to file reports, and…
Protest staged in solidarity with Ettehadiya clashes victim
February 4, 2013
Protest staged in solidarity with Ettehadiya clashes victim
Dozens of activists and friends of Mohamed Qorany, who was killed during clashes in front of the Ettehadiya Presidential Palace…
Islamist parties bicker over NSF collaboration
February 4, 2013
Islamist parties bicker over NSF collaboration
Dialogue is the only way out of the current political crisis, and the opposition must back away from its call…
FM: Good relations with Iran won’t come at cost of security
February 4, 2013
FM: Good relations with Iran won’t come at cost of security
Gulf region security is an extension of Egyptian security, Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr said on Monday, alluding to fears…
Update: At least 33 reported injured after clashes in Tanta
February 4, 2013
Update: At least 33 reported injured after clashes in Tanta
At least 33 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Tanta Monday, and a security vehicle…
NSF to march in mass demo Friday
February 4, 2013
NSF to march in mass demo Friday
The National Salvation Front (NSF) announced on Monday it would take part in a mass demonstration called "Departure" that is…
Activists to protest Friday against Maspero sentencing
February 4, 2013
Activists to protest Friday against Maspero sentencing
The Maspero Youth Union issued a call to protest against the Cairo Criminal Court's conviction of two Coptic activists on…
Tight security in Assiut as Pope Tawadros attends conference
February 4, 2013
Tight security in Assiut as Pope Tawadros attends conference
Pope Tawadros II visited the Al-Mahraq Monastery in Assiut on Monday to attend the sixth conference on the Coptic history…