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Dozens dead, hundreds injured in Egypt violent clashes between protesters
Egypt’s health ministry has said that at least 17 people were killed and over 200 injured in clashes between pro and anti-Morsi protesters on Friday. The most violent are at the 6th October bridge near Tahrir, amid reports of gunfire and Molotov cocktails.
The unrest has rocked some eight areas of Cairo, with Alexandria and approximately six other provinces as street battles have erupted between...
Muslim Brotherhood leaders arrested as army launches hunt
A Mubarak-era judge has been sworn in as Egypt’s interim President, saying he welcomes help from the Muslim Brotherhood to “build the nation”. 300 members of the movement are already behind bars and new warrants are being issued.
Adli Mansour, 67, was one of those who drafted the election law which regulated the 2012 campaign, bringing the now ousted Morsi to power. At the same time, the judiciary...
Army-mandated Supreme Judge sworn in as Egypt's interim president
Adli Mansour, the chief justice of Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court, was sworn in as interim president of Egypt on July 4, 2013.
The chief justice of Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court, Adli Mansour, has been sworn in as interim president of Egypt.
“I swear to preserve the system of the republic, and respect the constitution and law, and guard the people’s interests,” Mansour said on...
Egyptian army overthrows President and suspends Constitution
Celebrations broke out after the head of Egypt’s armed forces issued a declaration suspending the constitution
Celebrations were taking place across Egypt this evening after the military chief said President Mohammed Morsi had been forced out.
The head of Egypt’s armed forces issued a declaration suspending the constitution and appointing the head of the constitutional court as interim...
Egyptian army gives politicians 48 hours to meet their Demands
Opponents of Egypt President Mohamed Morsi shout slogans during a protest calling for his ouster in the northern city of Alexandria on June 30, 2013.
The Egyptian army has given politicians 48 hours to meet the demands of the people and resolve the ongoing political crisis in the African country.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Egyptian Armed Forces General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said in a Monday statement...
Protests turn violent in Egypt, 7 dead and 600 injured
Opponents of President Mohammed Morsi have attempted to storm the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Cairo, the organization’s spokesman has said. Seven people have been killed and over 600 injured on Sunday as millions took to the streets.
Violence had been widely anticipated ahead of Sunday’s multi-million-strong countrywide protests against the president on the anniversary of his inauguration,...
2 dead and 70 injured in Egypt new violent clashes
Tens of thousands of supporters and opponents of President Morsi join protests across Egypt with violent clashes between the rival parties reported in Alexandria, where police used tear gas as at least two people were killed and over 70 got injured.
Security forces used tear gas to break up clashes between rival protesters in Alexandria, according to MENA news agency. Over 70 people were injured there....
400 US troops to deploy to Egypt
More than 400 US soldiers are preparing for their deployment to Egypt in anticipation of violent protests, riots, and the possibility of having to protect the country’s border with Israel.
Training at Fort Hood for a nine-month deployment in the “near future” concluded on June 20, KCEN-TV reports, noting that the soldiers encountered Molotov cocktails and “other dangerous items” in their...
Pyramids of Giza built by trade unions of hired workers
It is traditionally believed that slaves were the main labor force in the construction of the pyramids of Egypt. However, it is not true, at least in respect of the pyramids located in Giza. Not that long ago, British archaeologist Richard Redding proved conclusively that these wonders of the world were built by free hired workers who even had their own unions.
The scientist suggested another theory...
One killed, over 66 injured in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Cairo
One person has reportedly been killed and 66 wounded when clashes erupted outside a Coptic cathedral in Cairo after funeral prayers were held for four Christians killed in sectarian violence.
There are conflicting reports on how exactly the clashes erupted. AFP, citing witnesses, writes that mourners who were chanting against the ruling Muslim Brotherhood were pelted with stones as they left the church....
Tear gas in Cairo as thousands rally to mark April 6 group anniversary
Security forces used teargas after crowds tried to breach the Egyptian High Court building in Cairo in a 6th of April anniversary rally. The Ministry of Health puts the injury toll at 18, although eyewitnesses report much more.
Thousands of protesters have joined the Cairo rally marking the birth of the 6 April movement, whilst also expressing their “dissent” against Egypt’s President Mohammed...
Violence Erupts in Egypt’s Coastal Cities, Government Official Fears Collapse
Riots have been raging along Egypt’s coast line in the cities of Cairo and Port Said. Mobs of angry protesters have gathered to voice their grievances against Islamist President Muhammed Morsi and to mourn their dead.
Though Egyptian President Morsi had issued a state of emergency and city wide curfews the chaos continues to escalate.
The head of the Egyptian military, General Abdel-Fattah el Sissi,...
Opposition rejects Morsi's invitation for dialogue, calls for massive protests
Egyptian protestors clash with riot police during a demonstration near Cairo’s Tahrir Square on January 28, 2013.
Egypt’s main opposition group, the National Salvation Front (NSF) has rejected an invitation by President Mohamed Morsi for talks, calling for massive protests on Friday.
“We will not participate in dialogue that is empty of content,” leading dissident Mohamed ElBaradei said...
30 dead, army deployed in Egypt as riot flares up in Port Said
30 people have been killed, including two policemen, and more than 300 injured during a riot in Egypt’s Port Said. The army has since been deployed, where a crowd attempted to storm a prison after death sentence’s were handed out for a past riot.
The deadly assault follows the sentencing of 21 people to death for the riot and stampede in Port Said in which dozens were killed last February.
As...
Egypt votes to make Islamic law main source of Egypt’s constitution
Egypt’s Constituent Assembly tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution has voted to keep “the principles of sharia” law as the main source of legislation in the country.
The article’s language however, remains unchanged from the previous constitution used under the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak.
The assembly gathered on Thursday to vote on each of the new draft constitution’s...