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The battle of loose cannons
Egypt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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