Egypt
Monday’s papers: Clashes continue, and a Black Bloc emerges
January 28, 2013
Monday’s papers: Clashes continue, and a Black Bloc emerges
“Violence sweeps Suez Canal, Cairo and Alexandria” headlines on the front page of state-owned Al-Akhbar newspaper read. Two people were…
Iranian nuclear talks won’t be held in Cairo due to instability
January 28, 2013
Iranian nuclear talks won’t be held in Cairo due to instability
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said the 5+1 Group would not hold its upcoming negotiations over the Iranian nuclear…
Mubarak’s daughter-in-law gives millions to treasury, hopes to reverse ruling
January 28, 2013
Mubarak’s daughter-in-law gives millions to treasury, hopes to reverse ruling
The hearing for an appeal filed by former President Hosni Mubarak's daughter-in-law, Heidi Rasekh, has been adjourned to 25 February.…
Prisoner in Suez killed during clashes
January 28, 2013
Prisoner in Suez killed during clashes
A prisoner at Ataka prison in Suez was killed in clashes between the police and prisoners' families trying to break…
Update: National Salvation Front rejects dialogue invitation
January 28, 2013
Update: National Salvation Front rejects dialogue invitation
The National Salvation Front (NSF) has rejected President Mohamed Morsy's call for political dialogue, arguing that the call failed to…
Police officers in four governorates threaten strike
January 28, 2013
Police officers in four governorates threaten strike
Police officers in Alexandria, Minya, Assiut and Fayoum have threatened to strike if the security directorates or Interior Ministry do…
Judicial source: 83 arrested during clashes across country
January 28, 2013
Judicial source: 83 arrested during clashes across country
The prosecution has detained 83 individuals on charges related to ongoing clashes across the country. Forty-four have been released, while…
Thousands attend funerals in Port Said
January 28, 2013
Thousands attend funerals in Port Said
Thousands of people turned out on the streets of Port Said on Monday to attend the funerals of the latest…
Update: Shura Council approves law giving military judicial powers
January 28, 2013
Update: Shura Council approves law giving military judicial powers
The Shura Council has approved a law granting the Armed Forces the power to arrest civilians in the name of…
Suez protesters to defy curfew
January 28, 2013
Suez protesters to defy curfew
Hundreds demonstrated in Suez Monday morning in protest to the speech of President Mohamed Morsy late Sunday, in which he…