Egyptian health ministry officials say at least 73 people were killed and hundreds of others injured Wednesday in violence following a soccer match in the northern city of Port Said. Fans of the home team, al-Masry, swarmed the field after a rare win against al-Ahly, Egypt’s top team. They threw rocks, fireworks and bottles at […]
At Least 73 Killed in Egypt Soccer Riot
Posted February 1st, 2012 at 2:50 pm (UTC-5)
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Egyptian Official Returns US Request to Lift Travel Ban
Posted February 1st, 2012 at 12:05 am (UTC-5)
Egypt’s justice minister Tuesday returned a letter he received from the U.S. ambassador, who had asked Egypt to lift a travel ban on Americans working with pro-democracy groups in the country. Justice Minister Adel Abdel-Hamid said the letter should have been addressed to the judges investigating the groups, and that only those subject to the […]
Egyptian Justice Minister Refuses Letter From US Ambassador on Travel Ban
Posted January 31st, 2012 at 6:55 pm (UTC-5)
Egypt’s justice minister sent back a letter Tuesday from the U.S. ambassador asking him to lift the travel ban on Americans working with pro-democracy groups in the country. Justice Minister Adel Abdel-Hamid said the letter should have gone to the judges investigating the groups, not to him. He also said the letter should not have […]
US Citizens Seek Refuge in Cairo Embassy as Tensions Rise
Posted January 30th, 2012 at 5:20 pm (UTC-5)
The White House says it is disappointed by Egypt’s move to bar several American citizens from leaving the country. Some of them have sought refuge at the U.S. embassy in Cairo as tensions escalate over a government probe into foreign-funded pro-democracy groups. U.S. officials said Monday Washington has discussed the situation with Egyptian military authorities […]
US Citizens Seek Refuge in Cairo Embassy as Tensions Rise
Posted January 30th, 2012 at 3:15 pm (UTC-5)
The White House says it is disappointed by Egypt’s move to bar several American citizens from leaving the country as some of them sought refuge at the U.S. embassy in Cairo and tensions escalated over a probe into foreign-funded pro-democracy groups. The White House said Monday it has discussed the situation with Egyptian military authorities […]
Egyptians Vote for Upper House Amid Low Turnout
Posted January 29th, 2012 at 7:30 pm (UTC-5)
Turnout was decidedly low as Egyptians voted Sunday for the upper house of parliament, with Islamist parties widely expected to build on their success from lower house elections in November, when voters turned out in record numbers. Few voters showed up to cast their ballots at polling stations in Cairo — one of 13 provinces […]
Egyptians Vote for Upper House Amid Low Turnout
Posted January 29th, 2012 at 3:10 pm (UTC-5)
Turnout was decidedly low as Egyptians voted Sunday for the upper house of parliament, with Islamist parties widely expected to build on their success from lower house elections in November, when voters turned out in record numbers. Few voters showed up to cast their ballots at polling stations in Cairo, one of 13 provinces where […]
Thousands of Egyptians Stage Protests For ‘Day of Rage’ Anniversary
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 11:45 am (UTC-5)
Thousands of Egyptian activists marched on Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, staging fresh protests against Egypt’s military rulers a year after the toppling of President Hosni Mubarak. Egyptians streamed out of Cairo’s mosques shouting “down with military rule.” The massive crowds joined a small group of protesters that have camped out in Tahrir square since […]
Egyptians Mark ‘Day of Anger’ Anniversary with Fresh Protests
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian activists have gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, as the country continues to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that ousted former President Hosni Mubarak. A small group of protesters has camped out in the square since Wednesday, when massive crowds of Egyptians filled the streets – some celebrating the anniversary of […]
Egyptians to Participate in ‘Second Day of Anger’
Posted January 27th, 2012 at 3:45 am (UTC-5)
Egyptian activists are calling for mass demonstrations in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, as the country continues to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that ousted former President Hosni Mubarak. A small group of protesters has camped out in the square since Wednesday, when massive crowds of Egyptians filled the streets – some celebrating […]
