3 more protesters killed in Cairo clashes
CAIRO: The Health Ministry says at least three more protesters have been killed in clashes with army soldiers in central Cairo, bringing the four-day death toll to at least 14.…
Busted flush
By Philip Whitfield CAIRO: Was it wanton, inept, vindictive or malice aforethought? The Parliament Street Massacre was inane. A picture’s worth a thousand words — ad-man Fred Barnard’s phrase culled from…
Second round of elections sees 67 pct voter turnout, says SEC
CAIRO: The second round of parliamentary elections saw a 67 percent voter turnout, Councilor Abdel Moez Ibrahim, head of the Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC), said in a press conference Sunday.…
Army shouldn’t be dragged into confrontation with protesters, say political powers
By Heba Hesham CAIRO: Representatives of political powers condemned Sunday the crackdown on a cabinet sit-in which left 10 dead and almost 500 injured, including some 58 central security forces. The…
Hamas, Fatah begin key unity talks in Cairo
CAIRO: The rival Palestinian movements Fatah and Hamas began meeting in Cairo on Sunday to discuss ways of implementing a stalled reconciliation deal, an official said. Delegates from the two…
FJP says gets 40 pct in latest vote
CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood's party list has secured about 40 percent of votes counted so far in the second round of Egypt's staggered parliamentary election, a party source said on…
State Council Judges’ Club demands dismissal of SEC chief
CAIRO: The State Council Judges’ Club will file an official complaint at the general prosecutor against the head of the Supreme Electoral Commission (SEC) Abdel Moez Ibrahim to demand his…
Arabs may take Syria peace plan to United Nations
BEIRUT: Arab states may take their proposals for ending Syria's crackdown on protests to the UN Security Council next week unless Damascus agrees to implement the initiative, Qatar's foreign minister…
157 people detained in Qasr Al-Ainy events
CAIRO: One hundred and fifty-seven people were detained and appeared before the general prosecution on Sunday, amid continued clashes between the armed forces and protesters on Qasr Al-Ainy St., including…
Egypt military uses heavy hand in crushing protest
By Maggie Michael and Sarah El Deeb / AP CAIRO: Troops pulled women across the pavement by their hair, knocking off their Muslim headscarves. Young activists were kicked in the head…