Egypt
Leftist parties protest against the ‘Brotherhoodization’ of the state
August 31, 2012
Leftist parties protest against the ‘Brotherhoodization’ of the state
Hundreds of protesters marched through down-town Cairo on Friday chanting, ''down with the rule of the (Muslim Brotherhood's) Supreme Guide,”…
Protesters demand release of military detainees
August 31, 2012
Protesters demand release of military detainees
Dozens protested in Tahrir Square Friday demanding the release of all civilian detainees in military prisons, chanting the slogan, “Freedom…
Four detained in Alexandria for alleged assault of 24 August protesters
August 31, 2012
Four detained in Alexandria for alleged assault of 24 August protesters
The public prosecution in Alexandria detained Friday four people accused of assaulting anti-Muslim Brotherhood protesters at the north military region…
Independent trade unions demand union law before elections
August 31, 2012
Independent trade unions demand union law before elections
Representatives of the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions (EFITU) launched a campaign Friday to press for the passage of…
Foreign Ministry not concerned by latest Dubai police chief statements
August 31, 2012
Foreign Ministry not concerned by latest Dubai police chief statements
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Amr Roshdy said Friday that the ministry does not comment on statements made by other countries' officials,…
Relatives of Port Said violence defendants protest
August 31, 2012
Relatives of Port Said violence defendants protest
Dozens of relatives of the defendants in the Port Said football violence case stormed the Port Said security directorate Thursday…
Operation Eagle tanks leaving Sinai, say witnesses
August 31, 2012
Operation Eagle tanks leaving Sinai, say witnesses
Eyewitnesses said that army tanks associated with Operation Eagle in Sinai started to leave Friday morning as tank carriers were…
Hamas hopeful about future with Morsy
August 31, 2012
Hamas hopeful about future with Morsy
After last month's attacks in Sinai that killed 16 Egyptian security officers, questions have loomed over President Mohamed Morsy’s ability…
Rayesa checkpoint in North Sinai attacked for 33rd time
August 31, 2012
Rayesa checkpoint in North Sinai attacked for 33rd time
Anonymous gunmen exchanged fire early Friday morning with security forces at the Rayesa checkpoint on the Rafah-Arish international road, leaving…
Two more bodies recovered in shipwreck off Libyan coast
August 31, 2012
Two more bodies recovered in shipwreck off Libyan coast
Two more bodies of Egyptian migrants were recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Tripoli, Libya on Thursday, Mahmoud…