Egypt’s ex-president Hosni Mubarak, brought into court in a hospital bed, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he ordered the death of hundreds of anti-government protesters. The judge in the case adjourned the trial until August 15 after Wednesday’s dramatic session. News channels around the world broadcast the start of Mr. Mubarak’s historic. The […]
Egypt’s Mubarak Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Historic Trial
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 9:05 am (UTC-5)
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Syrian Tanks Continue Siege of Hama
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 7:00 am (UTC-5)
Human rights activists say Syrian security forces have continued their crackdown against anti-government protesters in the flashpoint city of Hama, as tanks rolled into the area Wednesday and witnesses reported explosions. The activists and residents also said communications to the city had been cut off. There were no reports of casualties Wednesday, after three days […]
Bomb Blasts Kill 3 at Baghdad Liquor Store
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
Iraqi officials say multiple bombs targeting a liquor store in the capital, Baghdad, have killed three policemen and wounded at least 14 other people. Authorities said an initial blast went off outside the store late Tuesday in the Rissala area of Baghdad. Officials say a second bomb detonated when police rushed to the scene. The […]
Egypt Begins Trial of Former Leader Mubarak
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Egypt has begun the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak, who was in the courtroom Wednesday nearly six months after he was toppled in an 18-day revolution calling for democratic reforms. Mr. Mubarak categorically denied all of the charges against him at the hearing in Cairo. During the proceedings he was reclined on a hospital […]
Egypt Begins Trial of Former Leader Mubarak
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
Egypt has begun the trial of former president Hosni Mubarak, who was in the courtroom Wednesday nearly six months after he was toppled in an 18-day revolution calling for democratic reforms. During the hearing in Cairo, Mr. Mubarak was reclined on a bed inside of a cage that was built in the front of the […]
Slain Libyan Rebel Leader’s Family Seeks Justice
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 3:40 am (UTC-5)
The family of the Libyan rebel military leader assassinated last week says its powerful tribe may take justice into its own hands if opposition leaders fail to reveal who was behind the killing. General Abdel Fattah Younis’ family on Tuesday demanded an open investigation and speedy trial for those responsible. The opposition general was murdered […]
Mubarak in Cairo to Face Trial
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 3:00 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian officials say former president Hosni Mubarak has arrived in the capital, Cairo, where he is set to go on trial Wednesday, nearly six months after he was toppled in an 18-day revolution calling for democratic reforms. Security officials said the ailing Mr. Mubarak arrived at a military airport, after speculation as to whether he […]
Egypt to Start Former Leader Mubarak’s Trial
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 2:00 am (UTC-5)
Egypt is set to begin the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday, nearly six months after he was toppled in an 18-day revolution calling for democratic reforms. The proceedings are being held at a police academy on the outskirts of Cairo. There has been speculation as to whether the ailing Mr. Mubarak would […]
Death Toll Mounts in Syria as UN Debates Resolution
Posted August 3rd, 2011 at 1:50 am (UTC-5)
Syrian security forces have intensified their bloody siege against anti-government protesters, sending the three-day death toll above 130 as President Bashar al-Assad’s international isolation deepens. Rights activists and witnesses Tuesday said troops and pro-Assad “shabbiha” militiamen attacked the flashpoint city of Hama for the third day in a row, killing three more people and sending […]
