# Cairo

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Egyptians mark first anniversary of 'Friday of Rage'

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Tahrir Square today to demand an early transfer of power by the ruling military and the trial of generals for the killing of protesters.

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Jan 27th 2012, 8:44 PM

# explosives

Bomb found on Libyan plane in Cairo

Officials at the Egyptian airport have said they have now defused the explosives.

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Jan 26th 2012, 12:23 PM

# Egypt

Timeline: One year since Egypt's Arab Spring

Looking back in photos at the main events of the past year which saw Egypt’s president Mubarak forced out of office after 30 years in power.

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Jan 25th 2012, 7:15 AM

# Egypt

Trial postponed for Egyptian tycoon who 'insulted religion' with a Twitpic

Naguib Sawiris posted a picture to Twitter showing Mickey and Minnie Mouse wearing Islamic clothing.

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Jan 16th 2012, 6:14 PM

# Egypt

Mubarak trial resumes - amid speculation charges could be dropped

The trial of the former Egyptian president may be abandoned, after policemen were acquitted of similar charges.

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Jan 2nd 2012, 2:32 PM

# Review 2011

#ge11, #Egypt, #tigerblood: the year in Twitter hashtags

From our own #aras11 to the devastation of the #Japan earthquake and tsunami, here’s how some of 2011′s most defining events were captured on Twitter…

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Dec 26th 2011, 6:00 PM

# Review 2011

In pictures: The Arab Spring uprisings of 2011

Anti-government protests first broke out in Tunisia, before inspiring similar movements across the Middle East and bringing down leaders in Egypt and Libya.

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Dec 26th 2011, 4:00 PM

# Egypt

Human rights group calls on Egypt's military to prevent further protest violence

Thousands of women took to the streets in Cairo this week to protest recent violence against women by security forces.

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Dec 22nd 2011, 9:14 AM

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The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Dec 21st 2011, 8:42 AM

# Egypt

Egyptian ruler defends use of force as video emerges of woman being attacked by soldiers

Major General Adel Emara said the attack as an “isolated incident” and that the army has a duty to protect the state.

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Dec 20th 2011, 9:31 AM

# Cairo

Egypt's military ruler warns of "extremely grave consequences"

Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi urged voters to turn out for the parliamentary elections on Monday.

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Nov 27th 2011, 11:39 AM

# Egypt

Egypt: Protester dies as demonstrations against new PM continue

It is reported a police van ran over the protester outside the country’s Cabinet building earlier today.

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Nov 26th 2011, 12:10 PM

# Egypt

Protests grow in Egypt as military appoints former Mubarak official

Demonstrators are furious that the country’s ruling army council has asked Kamal al-Ganzouri to lead an interim government.

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Nov 25th 2011, 7:26 AM

# Egypt

Egyptian army apologises for civilian deaths, but holds on to power

The ruling military council said they would not be stepping down and insisted today that elections will go ahead as planned.

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Nov 24th 2011, 4:26 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Wednesday

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 7:24 PM

# Egypt

In pictures: Fifth day of violence rocks Cairo, Alexandria

Crowds continue to press for the immediate transfer of power from the country’s military rulers to an interim civilian council.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 6:05 PM

# Egypt

Video, photos: Egyptian military leader says election will go ahead as violence continues

Military chief Tantawi said parliamentary elections will go ahead as planned on 28 November, but the protests continue to grow in Tahrir.

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Nov 22nd 2011, 6:20 PM

# Tahrir

In pictures: Egyptian cabinet tenders resignation amid Tahrir violence

Twenty-four people have been confirmed dead in clashes between riot police and protesters calling for urgent political reform.

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Nov 21st 2011, 8:54 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Monday

Catch up on the day’s biggest stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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Nov 21st 2011, 7:29 PM

# Egypt

More deaths in Tahrir Square clashes

The violence continues in Cairo this afternoon, with 24 people confirmed dead so far. This is the most sustained challenge yet to Egypt’s military rule.

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Nov 21st 2011, 4:19 PM

# Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

Catch up on the day’s main stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…

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Nov 20th 2011, 8:07 PM

# Egypt

In photos, video: Hundreds injured in Tahrir Square clashes

Today marks the second day of violence between protesters and police in Cairo. Three people have died in today’s unrest, according to local doctors.

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Nov 20th 2011, 7:07 PM

# Egypt

Cairo police launch major push to force protesters from Tahrir

Violence continues in Egypt’s capital today, after two people died and hundreds were injured in clashes between riot police and demonstrators yesterday.

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Nov 20th 2011, 3:59 PM

# Egypt

Scores injured as Egyptian police clash with protesters in Cairo

Around 200 protesters camped in Tahrir Square overnight to demonstrate against the state’s ruling military council.

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Nov 19th 2011, 4:56 PM

# Egypt

Tens of thousands join anti-military protest in Egypt

Frustrated Egyptians are protesting against what they say are attempts by the country’s military to reinforce their powers.

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Nov 18th 2011, 10:08 PM

# Syria

Syrian tanks fire on Homs, defy Arab-brokered deal

At least 12 people have been killed in the city of Homs today.

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Nov 3rd 2011, 9:41 PM

# Egypt

Clashing reports over rumours of Mubarak heart attack

There are conflicting reports that deposed president Hosni Mubarak suffered a heart attack on hearing news of Gaddafi’s death.

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Oct 24th 2011, 4:23 PM

# Egypt

Egypt's military rulers ban all forms of discrimination

The new decrees from the transitional military leaders are seen as a response to attacks on Coptic Christians last week.

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Oct 15th 2011, 6:10 PM

# Egypt

Fighting resumes in Cairo after night of unrest

24 people were killed and 200 were wounded in yesterday’s clashes between Muslims, Christians and security forces.

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Oct 10th 2011, 12:03 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Nine things you need to know this morning…

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Oct 10th 2011, 8:24 AM

# Egypt

24 killed and hundreds wounded during clashes in Egypt

The clashes between Christians, Muslims and security forces raged in Cairo yesterday, leading to 200 people being wounded.

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Oct 10th 2011, 8:09 AM

# Riots

New York Mayor warns of mass riots

New York City’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said that the US is at risk of seeing mass riots if new jobs are not created for young people.

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Sep 17th 2011, 11:21 AM

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The 9 at 9 Nine things you should know this morning…

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Sep 10th 2011, 8:59 AM

# Egypt

Israeli ambassador flees Egypt as protesters storm embassy in Cairo

Hundreds of Egyptian protesters, some swinging hammers and others using their bare hands, tore down parts of a graffiti-covered security wall outside the Israeli embassy in Cairo.

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Sep 10th 2011, 7:53 AM

# Hosni Mubarak

Mubarak trial continues in Cairo following clashes inside courtroom

Police had to separate victims’ lawyers from Mubarak’s defence team this morning as the third hearing of the ousted president’s trial gets underway.

Sep 5th 2011, 1:17 PM

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The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…

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Aug 3rd 2011, 8:25 AM

# Egypt

Egypt: Mubarak goes on trial facing charges which carry death penalty

The former president faces charges of corruption and ordering the killing of protesters – a charge which carries the death penalty.

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Aug 3rd 2011, 7:11 AM

# Egpyt

Mubarak declared fit to stand trial in front of a large audience

Stadium-style seating has been promised at Cairo’s Convention Centre for the trial. The audience is likely to include relatives of 850 killed during the uprising. Critics doubt the trial will go ahead.

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Jul 29th 2011, 3:31 PM