Tag Archives: Egypt

Female activists prevented from reaching Gaza

Egypt has prevented a group of 100 European and American female activists from reaching the besieged Gaza Strip. Egyptian authorities stopped the women at the Cairo airport on Thursday, as they attempted to cross the Sinai Peninsula to spend the International Women’s Day in Gaza on Saturday. On Wednesday, police …

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Egypt court orders Mubarak release

An Egyptian court has ordered the release of former dictator Hosni Mubarak, a judicial and a security source says. The sources on condition of anonymity said on Wednesday, Mubarak could leave prison later in the day as there are no longer any legal grounds for his detention. Mubarak, 85, is …

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Egypt court orders Morsi detained over murder charges

A court in Egypt has ordered that ousted President Mohamed Morsi be detained over a string of accusations, including killing soldiers. Official MENA news agency reported on Friday that investigating Judge Hassan Samir had confronted Morsi with evidence during his questioning.

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Who is Sheikh Hassan Shahata?

Hassan Bin Muhamad Bin Shahate Bin Mousa al-Anani, Known as Sheikh Hassan Shahate, was born in November 10, 1946 in the small town of Harbit, Markaz Abu Kabir, in al-Sharqiyah province of Egypt. He was a prominent Shia cleric who had thousands of followers due to his moderate views and …

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Egypt rejoices over defense minister’s dismissal

Egypt rejoices over defense minister’s dismissal Egyptians have celebrated President Mohamed Morsi’s decision to order the retirement of the head of the Army and Defense Minister, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, Press TV reports.

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Brotherhood candidate wins Egypt run-off: unofficial result

Brotherhood candidate wins Egypt run-off: unofficial result

Muslim Brotherhood

The candidate of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Mohamed Morsi, has won the country’s presidential run-off as he secures 51.8 percent of the votes, according to unofficial final results

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Gaddafi envoy on mission in Egypt

Gaddafi envoy on mission in Egypt
A Libyan revolutionary mans an anti-aircraft gun in Ras Lanuf, March 8, 2011.
One of Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi's closest aides is in on a mission in Egypt amid surging clashes between government forces and protesters in Libyan cities.

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