Egypt
Egyptian tycoons sent their money abroad following demos, says media figure
January 27, 2011
Egyptian tycoons sent their money abroad following demos, says media figure
In a talk show on Thursday, prominent media personality Emad Adib said that a number of Egyptian businessmen had sent…
Ten killed, 11 injured in Hirafiyeen building collapse
January 27, 2011
Ten killed, 11 injured in Hirafiyeen building collapse
Seven policemen and three citizens were killed and 11others injured when a building collapsed in Cairo's Hirafiyeen district on Thursday.The…
Egypt protesters torch fire department in Suez
January 27, 2011
Egypt protesters torch fire department in Suez
Egypt protesters torch fire department in Suez Egyptian protesters on Wednesday hurled molotov cocktails at a fire station in the…
The making of a police state: From the battle of Ismailiya to Khaled Saeed
January 27, 2011
The making of a police state: From the battle of Ismailiya to Khaled Saeed
A poignant video circulated online among Egyptian activists in the days leading up to 25 January, or Egypt’s Police Day.…
Egypt ruling party offers no concessions
January 27, 2011
Egypt ruling party offers no concessions
Egypt's ruling party said Thursday it was ready for a dialogue with the public but offered no concessions to address…
Egypt’s ruling NDP denies flight of party leaders abroad following demos
January 27, 2011
Egypt’s ruling NDP denies flight of party leaders abroad following demos
National Democratic Party (NDP) Secretary-General Safwat al-Sherif on Thursday denied rumors that some party leaders had fled Egypt following the…
Journalists protest to continue momentum into Friday
January 27, 2011
Journalists protest to continue momentum into Friday
Surrounded by hundreds of riot police, nearly 200 protesters rallied at the Journalists' Syndicate in downtown Cairo, demanding the ouster…
Israel issues warning for nationals in Egypt
January 27, 2011
Israel issues warning for nationals in Egypt
Jerusalem--Israel's foreign ministry has warned its citizens in Egypt to take precautions as anti-government protesters took to the streets there…
‘Anger’ death toll hits 7 as Sinai protester shot dead
January 27, 2011
‘Anger’ death toll hits 7 as Sinai protester shot dead
Clashes between police and protestors left one civilian dead and a young girl injured in the town of Sheikh Zowayed…
Police arrest Assiut woman for defiling Mubarak’s image
January 27, 2011
Police arrest Assiut woman for defiling Mubarak’s image
Security forces arrested a 23-year-old woman in Assiut Thursday for defiling an image of President Hosni Mubarak in front of…