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Egypt's Azhar slams Osama sea burial

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:30:10 GMT

Grand Sheik of al-Azhar in Cairo, Ahmad al-Tayeb, has condemned the US measure to deposit the body of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden into the sea as a violation of Islamic laws.

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Egypt

Egypt's MB wants US to leave region

Mon, 02 May 2011 09:42:49 GMT

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood has said the United States has no more reason to stay in Iraq and Afghanistan after the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin-Laden.

Egypt warns Israel against meddling

Sun, 01 May 2011 12:58:07 GMT

Egyptian military rulers have warned Israel against interfering with its plan to permanently open the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip.

Egyptians demand prisoners' release

Sun, 01 May 2011 07:49:57 GMT

Thousands of Egyptian protesters have once again called on the ruling military council to release all political prisoners jailed by the ousted President Hosni Mubarak's regime.

Egypt urged to revoke protest ban law

Sun, 01 May 2011 04:30:37 GMT

Amnesty International has slammed Egypt's ruling junta over a law which bans protests, urging Egyptian authorities to immediately revoke the law.

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Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:49:14 GMT

'Mubarak could face death penalty'

Egypt's former dictator Hosni Mubarak could face the death penalty if found guilty of killing anti-regime protesters during the revolution, the country's justice minister says.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:35:23 GMT

Ferry accident kills 22 in Egypt

A minibus has fallen off a ferry into the Nile River in the southern Egyptian Beni Suef region, killing at least 22 people, officials say.

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:17:45 GMT

Egypt to open Rafah border crossing

Egypt is preparing to permanently open the Rafah border crossing in a move that would allow people and goods to enter and exit the Gaza Strip.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:45:52 GMT

Cairo holds massive anti-Israel rally

Thousands of Egyptian Protesters have gathered in front of the Israeli embassy in the capital Cairo demanding an end to ties with the Tel Aviv regime.

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:06:17 GMT

Huge blast shakes Egypt gas terminal

A massive explosion has rocked a natural gas terminal in North Sinai near Egypt's border with Israel and leapt huge flames into the air.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:50:27 GMT

Angered UAE expels Egyptians

The United Arab Emirates has reportedly expelled a number of Egyptians to revenge Cairo on the trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak and forging close ties with Iran.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:13:14 GMT

Mubarak's ex-minister goes on trial

The trial of Egypt's former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly has opened in the capital Cairo two months after he issued shoot-to-kill orders against peaceful protesters.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:12:38 GMT

Egypt wants Qur'an doctrine in law: Poll

A majority of Egyptians believe laws in their country should be based on the teachings of Islam's holy book, the Quran, a new opinion poll has revealed.

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:47:55 GMT

Egyptians want to end deal with Israel

An opinion poll has shown that an overwhelming majority of Egyptians prefer that the country terminate a standing peace agreement with Israel.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:29:43 GMT

Egypt busts antiques trafficking ring

Egyptian airport authorities have impounded tons of antiques a businessman close to former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak was trying to smuggle to Saudi Arabia.

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:54:31 GMT

Mubarak's in-laws interrogation delayed

An Egyptian Justice Ministry official has postponed the interrogation of the daughters-in-law of ousted President Hosni Mubarak on security grounds.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:38:54 GMT

'Mubarak to move to military hospital'

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak must be moved to a military hospital, says the country's Prosecutor General Abdel Magid Mahmoud.

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 09:32:24 GMT

Egyptians to rally for governor ouster

Egyptian protesters in the city of Qena have planned another million-man march next Friday, declaring the day as the 'Friday of Dignity and Public Will.'

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 07:25:25 GMT

Egyptians face trial on Israel gas deal

Two Egyptian ex-energy ministers will face trial for selling natural gas to Israel at below-market rates, judicial sources have said.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:54:06 GMT

Egypt extends Mubarak detention

Egypt's prosecutor extends the detention of ousted dictator Hosni Mubarak for another 15 days, amid a probe into the crackdown on protesters which left hundreds dead.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:44:32 GMT

Egyptian energy minister detained

Egypt's public prosecutor has detained the former energy minister and five other ex-officials for questioning over a natural gas deal with Israel.

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:50:56 GMT

Egypt to probe gas sales to Israel

Egypt's prosecutor orders the country's ex-energy ministers detained for questioning over a controversial gas deal with Israel under the rule of ousted President Hosni Mubarak.

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:48:41 GMT

Ailing Mubarak to be moved to prison

Egypt's top prosecutor mulls moving ailing former president Hosni Mubarak to a detention facility or a prison hospital pending health examinations.

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:54:53 GMT

ElBaradei slams Egypt military rulers

Egypt's opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei has spoken out against the country's ruling council, saying it is shielding former dictator Hosni Mubarak and his associates.

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:30:46 GMT

Mubarak responsible for killings: Judge

An Egyptian fact-finding commission has held ousted President Hosni Mubarak responsible for the killings of protesters during the eighteen days of demonstrations that led to his downfall.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:15:49 GMT

'Mubarak loyalists killed 846 Egyptians'

An Egyptian government fact-finding panel finds that at least 846 people were killed in historic revolution that led to the ouster of former dictator Hosni Mubarak.

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:17:29 GMT

Egypt: Former vice pres. interrogated

Egypt's general prosecutor's office says former Vice President Omar Suleiman is being questioned in connection with corruption and use of violence against peaceful protesters.

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:59:13 GMT

Facebook blocks Muslim party's pages

In a blatant violation of freedom of speech, the social networking website Facebook has blocked access to the pages belonging to Egypt's main political group -- the Muslim Brotherhood.

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:01:24 GMT

Former Egyptian premier to stand trial

Judicial sources say that former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif will face trial on charges of corruption and use of violence against peaceful protesters.

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:27:05 GMT

Egyptian court disbands Mubarak party

Judicial authorities say an Egyptian court has dissolved the former ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) of ousted President Hosni Mubarak and has frozen its assets.

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:57:55 GMT

'Mubarak could be put on death row'

Egypt's judicial officials say former dictator Hosni Mubarak could be executed if found guilty of ordering to shoot anti-government protesters.

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:42:19 GMT

Mubarak, sons to stand in dock

Egypt's deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons are set to appear in court on April 19 as a part of an investigation into their 'crimes' against the North African state.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:37:28 GMT

Egypt to revise gas deals with Israel

Egypt's Prime Minister Essam Sharraf has asked for the revision of all contracts related to natural gas exports abroad, particularly to Israel.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:33:41 GMT

Mubarak moved to Cairo hospital

Reports say Egyptian military has transferred former dictator Hosni Mubarak to a hospital in Cairo just hours after he suffered heart problems.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:10:12 GMT

Mubarak, sons detained for two weeks

Ailing deposed 82-year-old Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons have reportedly been arrested and placed in detention for 15 days.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:46:23 GMT

Mubarak sons probed on fraud charges

Egyptian prosecutors have started questioning the sons of deposed President Hosni Mubarak, Alaa and Gamal, over allegations of corruption and embezzlement.

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:25:49 GMT

Egyptian soldiers clash with protesters

Egyptian troops have once again clashed with protesters demanding an end to military rule in the country.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:15:20 GMT

Mubarak has heart attack

Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has had a heart attack during questioning by anti-corruption authorities about charges of graft and abuse of power, according to Egyptian state television.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:51:05 GMT

HRW slams Egypt blogger sentencing

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has strongly condemned an Egyptian military court's sentencing of a blogger as "a serious setback to freedom of expression."

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:06:45 GMT

Mubarak hospitalized in Red Sea resort

Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has reportedly been hospitalized in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh due to poor health conditions.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 09:36:28 GMT

Egyptian jailed for criticizing military

A military court in Egypt has sentenced a blogger to three years in jail for what it claims as insulting the military, spreading false information and disturbing public security.

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:42:25 GMT

Egypt names ex-Mubarak aid to head AL

Egypt has nominated a former member of ousted President Hosni Mubarak's ruling party for the post of the secretary general of the Arab League.

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:17:54 GMT

Egyptians call for end to military rule

Egyptian protesters have called for an end to the military rule in the country by continuing their protests in Cairo's Liberation Square.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:04:13 GMT

Egypt detains Mubarak's ex-premier

Egypt's former Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif has been detained for questioning over corruption two months after a historic revolution toppled the country's autocratic regime.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:24:48 GMT

Mubarak summoned for questioning

Egypt's public prosecutor has summoned former President Hosni Mubarak and his son for questioning over corruption and use of violence against peaceful protesters.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:53:03 GMT

Egyptians call on Tantawi to resign

Hundreds of Egyptians have remained in Cairo's Liberation Square, calling for the resignation of the head of the ruling military council, Field Marshal Mohamed Hussein Tantawi.

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 05:50:28 GMT

Egypt's army to use force on protesters

The Egyptian army has threatened to use force to end protests in Cairo's Liberation Square following a crack down on demonstrators camped out in the square early Saturday morning.

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:13:58 GMT

Military kills six Egyptian protesters

The death toll from a security crackdown on Egyptian protesters in Cairo's Liberation Square has risen to six after some seriously injured people died in hospitals.

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:54:57 GMT

2 dead, 18 injured in Cairo's protest

At least two people have been killed and 18 others injured as thousands of Egyptians are calling for trial of ousted President Hosni Mubarak clashed with security forces in Cairo's' Liberation Square.

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:26:53 GMT

Egyptians retake Cairo's iconic square

Thousands of Egyptian protesters have poured into Cairo's Liberation Square shortly after security forces used tear gas and baton charges to muscle them out of the iconic site.

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:13:05 GMT

Anti-Israel rally turns violent in Cairo

Fierce clashes have erupted between the Egyptian army and thousands of protesters who gathered outside the Israeli embassy in the capital Cairo to demand severing of all ties with Tel Aviv.

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:59:03 GMT

Massive anti-Israel rally held in Cairo

Over one million Egyptian protesters in Cairo's Liberation square have demanded their military rulers to abandon Israel and lift the blockade on the besieged Gaza strip.

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:35:54 GMT

Egypt protesters demand Mubarak trial

Over one million Egyptians have gathered in Cairo's Liberation Square, demanding the swift prosecution of former dictator Hosni Mubarak and his close associates.

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 17:36:32 GMT

Pro-Saudis damage Shia sites in Egypt

Hundreds of protesters in Egypt's northern city of Alexandria have taken to the streets to condemn the desecration of Shia shrines by an extremist group funded by Saudi Arabia.

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:27:33 GMT

Thousands call for civilian rule in Egypt

Tens of thousands of Egyptian protesters have once again taken to the streets, demanding the transfer of power from military to a civilian government.

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 17:28:40 GMT

Egypt sets presidential poll date

Egypt's ruling military council has announced plans to hold a presidential election by November to replace the ousted autocratic ruler in the North African country.

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:23:29 GMT

Saudi prince seeks to stop Mubarak trial

Saudi billionaire Prince al-Walid bin Talal has reportedly offered an exorbitant sum of money in an attempt to collapse the trial brought against Egypt's toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak.

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:08:27 GMT

Egypt braces for million-man rally

Egyptians have prepared for another million-man rally to “save the revolution” as officials loyal to the ousted regime of President Hosni Mubarak still hold on to power.

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:01:04 GMT

Egypt army to lift emergency rule

Egypt's ruling military council says the country's decades-long emergency law will be lifted before planned parliamentary elections in September 2011.

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:40:16 GMT

Mubarak under house arrest in Egypt

Former Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak and his family have been reportedly placed under house arrest by the country's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces.

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:01:10 GMT

Egypt gas pipeline to Israel attacked

Soldiers in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula have thwarted a bombing attempt aimed at disrupting the northern African state's gas supplies to Israel.

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:49:52 GMT

Rights activists urge trial for Mubarak

A report by a fact-finding committee probing the killings during the Egyptian revolution has been censured for failing to declare a trial for the former President Hosni Mubarak.

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:46:28 GMT

Egyptians decry new anti-protest law

Thousands of Egyptians have staged a protest in Cairo's Liberation Square to express their outrage at a proposed law to ban public protests in the North African country.

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:34:25 GMT

Egypt's MB urges army to end Gaza siege

Major Egyptian political party, the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), has demanded that the country's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces takes action in breaking the siege of Gaza.

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:52:50 GMT

Egypt braces for 'Cleansing Friday' rally

A major Egyptian youth movement has called on fellow citizens to participate in a protest on Friday against a new law that prohibits demonstrations and strikes.

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