Egypt
NAC calls for million-strong iftar in Tahrir Square
July 14, 2011
NAC calls for million-strong iftar in Tahrir Square
The National Association for Change (NAC) has called for a million-strong iftar (breakfast) in Tahrir Square on 5 August, the…
European Commission president: Egypt on its way to democracy, freedom
July 14, 2011
European Commission president: Egypt on its way to democracy, freedom
Egypt is now on the road to democracy, freedom and openness, said president of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso…
Rights groups slam protesters for cruelty toward thugs
July 14, 2011
Rights groups slam protesters for cruelty toward thugs
Nine Egyptian human rights groups on Thursday condemned the violence undertaken by protesters at Cairo’s Tahrir Square toward individuals whom…
Moussa: Transitional phase should end within five weeks
July 14, 2011
Moussa: Transitional phase should end within five weeks
Presidential hopeful Amr Moussa announced Thursday that he opposes the formation of a civilian presidential council to run Egypt during…
Gaza students build racecar from scrap metal
July 14, 2011
Gaza students build racecar from scrap metal
Living in a territory under siege could be a perfect excuse for lazy students to avoid challenging work. The students…
Suez Canal sit-in ends
July 14, 2011
Suez Canal sit-in ends
A sit-in at the headquarters of the Suez Canal ended on Thursday, said the Suez Youth Bloc, the group coordinating…
Mubarak denies ordering protesters killed
July 14, 2011
Mubarak denies ordering protesters killed
Ousted President Hosni Mubarak has told interrogators he did not order security forces to open fire on protesters during the…
Official report: Safwat al-Sherif masterminded ‘Battle of the Camel’
July 14, 2011
Official report: Safwat al-Sherif masterminded ‘Battle of the Camel’
Evidence and witness statements recently revealed that head of the Shura Council Safwat al-Sherif masterminded the 2 February attack on…
Activists: Police tortured Tahrir protester
July 14, 2011
Activists: Police tortured Tahrir protester
Activists on Thursday accused police officers of detaining and torturing a protester who was taking part in a sit-in at…
Alexandria governor resigns
July 14, 2011
Alexandria governor resigns
Alexandria governor Essam Salem submitted a letter of resignation Wednesday evening to Prime Minister Essam Sharaf and his cabinet. Salem…