Egypt
Police acquitted of killing revolution protesters
November 22, 2012
Police acquitted of killing revolution protesters
Cairo Criminal Court acquitted Thursday police officers Ahmed Mostafa al-Shazly and Khaled Abu Raid of killing five protesters and injuring…
Dream TV says decision to cut transmission politicized
November 22, 2012
Dream TV says decision to cut transmission politicized
Both of Dream TV’s channels went dark Thursday, save for a message to viewers: “Dream TV announces that it is…
After tumultuous week, revolutionary groups prepare for Friday protests
November 22, 2012
After tumultuous week, revolutionary groups prepare for Friday protests
The Alliance of Egyptian Revolutionaries is organizing a Friday protest in Tahrir Square for the dismissal of government officials. Alliance…
Thursday’s papers: Egypt brokers Israel-Hamas truce, fails to quell violence at home
November 22, 2012
Thursday’s papers: Egypt brokers Israel-Hamas truce, fails to quell violence at home
Developments in Gaza and on the streets of downtown Cairo have kept the local press busy this week. In its…
Shooting near Sinai peacekeeping camp kills one
November 22, 2012
Shooting near Sinai peacekeeping camp kills one
Anonymous gunmen fired at a car owned by international peacekeeping forces in Sinai Thursday. The incident occurred several hours after…
Egypt and Gaza: On the ground, it’s one and the same cause
November 22, 2012
Egypt and Gaza: On the ground, it’s one and the same cause
Renowned television host Lamis al-Hadidi created a brouhaha across the airwaves this week when she said she had eyewitness accounts…
Police officer injured in clashes between Brotherhood and protesters in Ismailia
November 21, 2012
Police officer injured in clashes between Brotherhood and protesters in Ismailia
A police officer was injured after intervening in clashes between Muslim Brotherhood members and protesters in Ismailia. He was hit…
Army, police face off again
November 21, 2012
Army, police face off again
For the second time in a week, army officers faced off Wednesday with police forces. Forces from the military police…
Islamists demand Morsy take decisive action against demonstrators
November 21, 2012
Islamists demand Morsy take decisive action against demonstrators
Islamist forces have demanded that President Mohamed Morsy and Prime Minister Hesham Qandil take decisive action against demonstrators on Mohamed…
Text of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
November 21, 2012
Text of Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
CAIRO — Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire accord to end a week of violence in and…