Egypt
Sunday’s papers: Port Said massacre the last straw for many
February 5, 2012
Sunday’s papers: Port Said massacre the last straw for many
The Port Said football disaster still echoes in the hearts and minds of those whose hearts and minds are still…
More police stations attacked, renewing fears of security void
February 5, 2012
More police stations attacked, renewing fears of security void
Three more attacks on police stations around Egypt were reported late on Saturday, renewing fears of a security void in…
Blog: Football meets politics again, but differently
February 5, 2012
Blog: Football meets politics again, but differently
I watched endless re-runs of the final moments of the Ahly–Masry game in Port Said in a restaurant, on a…
MPs, young activists plan to march to end downtown clashes
February 5, 2012
MPs, young activists plan to march to end downtown clashes
A group of Egyptian MPs and young activists decided to march on Sunday afternoon to the Interior Ministry in downtown…
Revolution youth, Ahly fans call for dismissal of PM
February 5, 2012
Revolution youth, Ahly fans call for dismissal of PM
Several revolutionary and protest movements on Saturday called for the dismissal of the government amid the aftermath of the massacre…
US women call Egypt captors ‘kind’
February 5, 2012
US women call Egypt captors ‘kind’
CAIRO — Their kidnappers gave them tea and dried fruit, and talked about religion and tribal rights. The California women…
Blast hits Egypt’s gas pipeline to Israel
February 5, 2012
Blast hits Egypt’s gas pipeline to Israel
An explosion hit a gas pipeline running from Egypt to Israel Sunday, witnesses and state television reported. The pipeline, which…
Clinton tells Egypt’s foreign minister US aid threatened by NGO dispute
February 4, 2012
Clinton tells Egypt’s foreign minister US aid threatened by NGO dispute
US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton issued a new warning to Egypt on Saturday that the failure to resolve…
Advisory council calls for earlier presidential vote
February 4, 2012
Advisory council calls for earlier presidential vote
A civilian council appointed to advise Egypt's military rulers said on Saturday preparations for a presidential election should begin on…