Egypt
# egypt - Tuesday 22 November, 2011
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.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know by 9am: Cabinet to finalise social welfare cuts, Europe seeks powers to put weak countries ‘in administration’, and Stephen King’s lowest literary ebb?
# egypt - Monday 21 November, 2011
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.
The Daily Fix: Monday
Catch up on the day’s biggest stories, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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.
Egypt: Protests enter third day, at least 13 dead
Violence has left at least 13 dead in Cairo, as protesters camp out in Tahrir Square to demand the country’s military facilitate a quicker transfer to civilian rule.
# egypt - Sunday 20 November, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Catch up on the day’s main stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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.
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.
# egypt - Saturday 19 November, 2011
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.
# egypt - Friday 18 November, 2011
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.
# egypt - Sunday 30 October, 2011
Gaza militants offer ceasefire as attacks continue
Ten people have died this weekend in some of the worse violence in the area in months.
# egypt - Monday 24 October, 2011
# egypt - Thursday 20 October, 2011
In pictures and videos: the life of ‘mad dog’ Muammar Gaddafi
With the announcement of the former Libyan leader’s death in his home town of Sirte today we look back at the events which shaped him and his country…
# egypt - Tuesday 18 October, 2011
Hidden chambers may exist in Newgrange
As a new survey begins in Meath, we take a look at four other archaeological sites where unexpected discoveries have been made…
Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit released
The soldier had been held by Hamas militants for the last five years in the Gaza strip.
Hundreds of prisoners on the move in swap for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit
The soldier is set for release after over five years in captivity since his capture by Palestinian militants in a cross-border raid.
# egypt - Saturday 15 October, 2011
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In tonight’s Fix: Sean Gallagher roars into Presidential lead, worldwide rallies back Occupy movement, and the soap legend who has poured her last pint…
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.
# egypt - Monday 10 October, 2011
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.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Nine things you need to know this morning…
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.
# egypt - Saturday 10 September, 2011
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Nine things you should know this morning…
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.
# egypt - Wednesday 7 September, 2011
Booked… for the worst penalty ever
John Aldridge, you have a lot to answer for.
# egypt - Monday 5 September, 2011
# egypt - Friday 26 August, 2011
Militant Palestinian group calls new Israel truce
A militant Palestinian group has announced a new cease-fire following more than a week of hostilities with Israel, in which more than two dozen people have lost their lives.
# egypt - Tuesday 23 August, 2011
Thousands of Egyptians facing forced evictions from slums: report
Amnesty International is calling on the Egyptian authorities to protect the rights of the country’s 12 million slum-dwellers.
# egypt - Saturday 20 August, 2011
Egypt withdraws Israeli ambassador in protest at soldiers’ deaths
Egypt’s interim rulers withdraw their ambassador, after at least three soldiers die in a shootout between Israel and Palestinians.
# egypt - Thursday 18 August, 2011
Israel retaliates with strikes on Gaza, six reported dead
A total of four attacks are reported to have been carried out near the southern Israeli city of Eilat, while a later air strike has killed the chief of a Palestinian faction.
# egypt - Monday 15 August, 2011
The Daily Fix: Monday
In your fix today: Dublin Fire Brigade faces a staff crisis, the regal origins of the Laois bog body, the girl who sleeps 23 hours a day, and what it’s like to see snow for the first time…
# egypt - Wednesday 3 August, 2011
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Nine things to know this morning…
# egypt - Friday 22 July, 2011
Meet Egypt’s new government… it won’t be around for long
Elections are expected later this year but those who helped oust Hosni Mubarak want change to happen faster.
# egypt - Sunday 17 July, 2011
The Daily Fix: Sunday
In your Sunday Fix: A certain ginger-haired former media executive is arrested; the cost of smoking to Ireland’s economy; Come on Clarkey! and Hackgate: The Movie.
# egypt - Friday 15 July, 2011
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