Egypt
Egyptians in Paris demand removal of ambassador
May 10, 2011
Egyptians in Paris demand removal of ambassador
Seventeen Egyptians have continued their sit-in for a third day inside the Egyptian Embassy in Paris, calling for the immediate…
Suspects in Imbaba clashes referred to emergency court
May 10, 2011
Suspects in Imbaba clashes referred to emergency court
Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has referred Muslims and Copts implicated in Saturday's sectarian clashes in Cairo to the Emergency…
Tuesday’s papers: Imbaba violence arrests, Copts’ protests against sectarian attacks
May 10, 2011
Tuesday’s papers: Imbaba violence arrests, Copts’ protests against sectarian attacks
The escalating tension between Muslims and Copts continues to dominate today’s headlines of both state-run and independent newspapers. Al-Gomhurriya writes…
US condemns sectarian violence in Egypt
May 10, 2011
US condemns sectarian violence in Egypt
Washington--The United States on Monday denounced deadly sectarian violence in Egypt, and called for restraint as it urged the authorities…
Egypt protest hero Wael Ghonim to write book
May 10, 2011
Egypt protest hero Wael Ghonim to write book
Washington—Wael Ghonim, the Google executive who became a hero of Egypt's anti-government uprising, has signed a deal with a US…
Military-Salafi relations in Egypt raise questions
May 10, 2011
Military-Salafi relations in Egypt raise questions
As sectarian violence blamed on hard-line Salafi Muslims continues to rise, many are voicing sharp criticism of the Supreme Council…
National unity march condemns Imbaba sectarian clashes
May 9, 2011
National unity march condemns Imbaba sectarian clashes
About 2000 citizens participated in a march through the streets of Imbaba on Monday in protest against the sectarian violence…
University professors demand sweeping changes
May 9, 2011
University professors demand sweeping changes
The Coalition of University Professors on Monday organized protests at universities in Cairo, Alexandria, Assiut and Mansoura, demanding the removal…
Saudi Arabia condemns church burnings in Egypt
May 9, 2011
Saudi Arabia condemns church burnings in Egypt
The government of Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned the sectarian violence that took place in Imbaba on Saturday evening. The…