Egypt
Popular Egyptian star vows to appeal sentence of offending Islam
February 3, 2012
Popular Egyptian star vows to appeal sentence of offending Islam
One of the Arab world's best-known comedians has been sentenced to three months in jail for offending Islam, an Egyptian…
Army officer mistakenly killed, 138 police officers injured, say sources
February 3, 2012
Army officer mistakenly killed, 138 police officers injured, say sources
An army lieutenant was killed by a security vehicle that ran over him by mistake, the Health Ministry said Friday.…
Police reportedly shoot out activist’s right eye in Mansour Street clashes
February 3, 2012
Police reportedly shoot out activist’s right eye in Mansour Street clashes
An activist has reportedly lost his right eye after being shot by security forces in clashes on Mansour Street Friday…
Empty bullet casings found in Port Said Stadium
February 3, 2012
Empty bullet casings found in Port Said Stadium
A forensic team has found empty bullet casings in the seats in which fans of the Cairo-based Ahly football club…
Islamists intensify blame on authorities after Port Said tragedy
February 3, 2012
Islamists intensify blame on authorities after Port Said tragedy
Islamists are escalating their criticism of Egyptian authorities in the wake of a football match riot in Port Said that…
Gunman killed by security guard in attempt to rob Suez bank
February 3, 2012
Gunman killed by security guard in attempt to rob Suez bank
A security guard at a CIB Bank branch in Suez thwarted an armed robbery Friday, after a firefight with the…
Two American tourists kidnapped in South Sinai
February 3, 2012
Two American tourists kidnapped in South Sinai
The police chief of South Sinai has confirmed that two American tourists were kidnapped by masked men close to Wadi…
Port Said fans blame security, infiltrators for match violence
February 3, 2012
Port Said fans blame security, infiltrators for match violence
PORT SAID ― Despite a biting wind the sun shone brightly on Port Said Thursday, and if not for the…
Police failure forces family of Sadat grandchildren to pay ransom for return
February 3, 2012
Police failure forces family of Sadat grandchildren to pay ransom for return
Two grandchildren of former President Anwar Sadat were returned to their family Friday after their father paid a LE2 million…
Demonstrator killed by police in protests outside Interior Ministry
February 3, 2012
Demonstrator killed by police in protests outside Interior Ministry
One protester was killed by a shotgun blast Friday as police forces attempted to disperse a crowd trying to break…