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The battle of loose cannons
Egypt
December 19, 2011
The battle of loose cannons
As the violence in Cairo enters its fourth day, the military’s brutality, as recorded on video, stands in contrast with…
Are street children being paid to incite violence?
Egypt
December 19, 2011
Are street children being paid to incite violence?
Since the latest round of violence in downtown Cairo began on Friday morning, claims have emerged from both human rights…
Clinton says deeply concerned by violence in Egypt
Egypt
December 19, 2011
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.
Demos condemn military’s treatment of cabinet protesters
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Demos condemn military’s treatment of cabinet protesters
Demonstrations were staged in several cities on Sunday to condemn the use of force in dispersing a sit-in outside the…
Families of cabinet sit-in martyrs demand retribution
Egypt
December 18, 2011
Families of cabinet sit-in martyrs demand retribution
The families of Mohamed Abdallah and Alaa Abdel Hady, who died during clashes outside the cabinet building on Friday, have…
A look back at Egypt’s military violence
Egypt
December 18, 2011
A look back at Egypt’s military violence
During the 18-day uprising that drove former President Hosni Mubarak from power, the military was praised for allegedly refusing orders…
Activists circulate video of older female activist beaten by army
Egypt
December 17, 2011
Activists circulate video of older female activist beaten by army
Internet users are circulating a video that appears to show members of Egypt's army assaulting an older female activist called Khadiga…
Russia proposes UN Security Council resolution on Syria
World
December 16, 2011
Russia proposes UN Security Council resolution on Syria
Russia on Thursday surprised the Western powers by proposing a UN Security Council resolution on the Syria crisis amid mounting international…
Bahrain police arrest prominent blogger at demonstration
World
December 16, 2011
Bahrain police arrest prominent blogger at demonstration
Bahraini police have arrested prominent human rights blogger Zainab al-Khawaja, according to a rights group and video posted online of her…
Tension simmers in blockaded China village after land protest
World
December 15, 2011
Tension simmers in blockaded China village after land protest
HONG KONG — Thousands of residents of a south China village rallied on Wednesday in defiance of police who sealed…