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Demonstrations staged nationwide against military violence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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