Egypt
Demonstrations staged nationwide against military violence
December 19, 2011
Demonstrations staged nationwide against military violence
Activists and political movements across Egypt organized a number of demonstrations on Monday in solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in central…
Arab League chief says Syria will grant observers access
December 19, 2011
Arab League chief says Syria will grant observers access
A Syrian delegation has signed a protocol outlining the legal framework of the mission of observers the Arab League plans…
Despite footage of violence, military general denies use of excessive force
December 19, 2011
Despite footage of violence, military general denies use of excessive force
Despite photos and video footage that show military personnel using violence against protesters, a member of Egypt’s military council addressed…
Interior Ministry denies escape of Mubarak sons
December 19, 2011
Interior Ministry denies escape of Mubarak sons
The sons of deposed President Hosni Mubarak have not escaped from Tora prison in southern Cairo, as the state-run paper…
Palestinian president, Hamas leader to meet in Cairo
December 19, 2011
Palestinian president, Hamas leader to meet in Cairo
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will meet with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal in Cairo Wednesday to discuss the implementation of a…
Politicians criticize ‘Hitler’ statements made by army official
December 19, 2011
Politicians criticize ‘Hitler’ statements made by army official
Activists and politicians on Monday decried statements by an Egyptian army official who suggested that protesters in front of the…
Clinton says deeply concerned by violence in Egypt
December 19, 2011
Clinton says deeply concerned by violence in Egypt
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday she was "deeply concerned" about continuing violence in Egypt.
Former PM calls for accelerating power transfer to civilians
December 19, 2011
Former PM calls for accelerating power transfer to civilians
Former Prime Minister Essam Sharaf called for accelerating the power transfer to a civilian government by holding presidential elections, saying…
Tahrir calm as death toll from night’s clashes rises
December 19, 2011
Tahrir calm as death toll from night’s clashes rises
Tahrir Square appeared calm Monday morning following intermittent clashes between protesters and military forces after military and police forces launched…
Brotherhood claims 37% of list-based seats in second phase of elections
December 19, 2011
Brotherhood claims 37% of list-based seats in second phase of elections
The Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) has declared that its electoral lists won 37.2 percent of votes in…