An international rights group has accused the Egyptian armed forces of beating and torturing protesters arrested during antimilitary demonstrations.
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Egypt funeral turns happy after dead man awakes
The funeral of a 28 year-old waiter in southern Egypt turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead.
Family celebrates as ‘dead’ man wakes up
The funeral of a 28 year-old waiter in southern Egypt has turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead.
Egypt reshuffles cabinet to placate parliament
Egypt’s military rulers replaced four cabinet ministers on Thursday to try to placate demands from the Islamist-dominated parliament for an overhaul of the army-appointed government that is set to remain in office until the end of June.
Curfew imposed and 300 detained in Egypt unrest
Egypt’s ruling military have imposed an overnight curfew after ordering 300 people be detained following deadly clashes between troops and protesters.
Calm returns to Cairo after curfew
Calm returned to Cairo after Egypt’s military rulers imposed an overnight curfew around the defence ministry.
May Day – What are we celebrating?
by Steuart Pennington According to Wikipedia, May Day is a celebration of the international labour and left-wing movements. It commonly sees organised street demonstrations and marches by working people and their labour unions throughout most of the world. May 1st is a national holiday in more than 80 countries (out of 230). In Africa only
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Tension as Egypt terminates gas deal with Israel
Egypt has terminated its contract to ship gas to Israel following alleged violations of the contractual obligations.
Israelis told to leave Sinai over attacks fears
Israeli authorities warned citizens on Saturday to leave Egypt’s Sinai peninsula immediately because of a “critical and immediate threat” of a terrorist attack.
Egypt disqualifies top Islamists from election
Authorities have disqualified presidential front-runners including Hosni Mubarak’s spy chief and a Muslim Brotherhood candidate from the election.