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National Salvation Front reaffirms trust in government to fight terrorism
The National Salvation Front stated it “reaffirms its trust in the Egyptian military and its Ministry of Interior against a blood hungry faction”
Heart of Syria ‘revolution capital’ pulverised
The Syrian government’s recapture of a rebel district of flashpoint Homs came at a high cost
US ‘strongly condemns’ Egypt violence
Cairo and the northern city of Alexandria have since seen massive rival rallies that have often turned violent
If you are not with us, you are against us
For three years, Egyptians have been taking to the streets demanding democracy, social justice and freedom, and for three years they have been denied. They are being cornered over and over into making tough choices, then end up choosing what they deem “less horrible” and the results have never lived up to their aspirations. As …
Three injured in Sinai attacks
Seven checkpoints attacked during Iftar time in Sheikh Zuweid
The nine-kilometre march from Ramses Square
Men, women and children marched in protest of Minister of Defence Abdul Fatah Al-Sisi’s Wednesday speech
Tahrir demonstrators cheer army jets
Demonstrators in Tahrir Square respond to defence minister’s call for mobilisation
Same gun used in Tunisia assassinations: minister
Brahmi was killed with the same weapon used to murder Chokri Belaid in February: Tunisian Interior Minister
Tunisia opposition figure shot dead: officials
Opposition figure and MP Mohamed Brahmi was shot dead by unknown gunmen outside his home
Tight security as Egypt braces for rival rallies
Police said they were planning massive reinforcements to secure Friday’s rallies, which raise the prospect of further bloodshed
Explosion in Mansoura
One dead and 28 injured in an explosion in front of the Daqahleya security directorate
Al-Sisi calls for green light to fight “terrorism”
Minister of Defence calls on Egyptians to take to the streets on Friday to authorise the army to “confront terrorism”
Deadly clashes in Mansoura
Clashes leave three women dead and seven people injured
Sinai residents demonstrate in support of army and police
Protests follow latest attack by unknown gunmen that killed one
Military warns against violence during Friday Protests
6 April calls for occupying Tahrir and presidential palace area before Islamists head out from 18 mosques in a million man march titled “Breaking the Coup”
Islamists’ funds frozen
Prosecutor General freezes funds of Brotherhood’s supreme guide and other leading Islamist figures
President ratifies constitutional declaration
The declaration of 33 articles establishes schedule of transitional period
Islamists comment on Friday protests
NCSL and the Muslim Brotherhood blame army and the police while army claims “psychological warfare”
Islamists call Friday protest over ‘military coup’
The National Coalition to Support Legitimacy called for protests on Friday in all of Egypt’s provinces
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi protesters in Nasr City on 4 July
Pro-Morsi protesters continue their sit-in at Rabaa Al Adaweya in Nasr City while the army protects the area
UAE jails dozens of Islamists over ‘power plot’
The Federal Supreme Court sentenced 56 of the 94 defendants to 10 years in prison each, the official WAM news agency said.
A not-so-silent majority
Back in 25 January 2011, the revolutionaries who started the uprising were later joined by the Muslim Brotherhood, who contributed in relatively increasing the number of protesters. But what made all the difference was the participation of what is called “the silent bloc;” after that, the number of people on the streets soared and the …
Islamists rally for president’s legitimacy
A rally in support of President Mohamed Morsi dominates Nasr City on Friday
In Pictures: Pro-Morsi demonstrations in Cairo
A coalition of Islamist parties and groups rally in Cairo to “defend the president’s legitimacy” and call for non-violence in a mass demonstration on Friday
Islamists’ day of demonstrations
FJP secretary general accuses opposition of using political demands as cover to spread bloodshed
Spain raids Al-Qaeda ring sending fighters to Syria
The network, operating in Ceuta and the neighbouring Moroccan town of Fnideq, sent dozens of Islamist militants to Syria
Salafi Da’wa opposes early elections
Salafi group says it will not participate in demonstrations, while other Islamist parties reaffirm intention to do so on Friday
Morsi’s Syria speech angers opposition
Amr Hamzawy: Speech calculated to win Salafi support on 30 June
Tunisia rapper jailed for two years
Several cases relating to the freedom of expression have sparked outrage in the North African country since Ennahda’s rise to power
Sabahy meets with DFLP chief
Both oppose foreign intervention in Arab uprisings and affairs