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30 killed in Egyptian riots after court's decision

At least 30 people have been killed after Egyptians rampaged in protest at the sentencing of 21 people to death over a soccer stadium disaster, compounding a political crisis facing Islamist President Mohammed Mursi.
News • 28 Jan 13

Military train crashes in Egypt killing 19

A military train carrying young recruits to an army camp derailed in Egypt, killing 19 people and injuring 107.
News • 16 Jan 13

Egypt's opposition says it would back a 'no' vote

Egypt's liberal and secular opposition said it would back a ‘no’ vote in a referendum on a divisive new constitution promoted by Islamist President Mohamed Mursi, calling off a boycott as long as safeguards are in place for a fair vote.
News • 13 Dec 12

Egyptian army seeks unity talks before referendum

Egypt's army chief has called for talks on national unity to end the country's deepening political crisis after a vital loan from the IMF was delayed and thousands of pro- and anti-government demonstrators took to the streets.
News • 11 Dec 12

Egyptian president cancels contentious decree

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has cancelled a decree which had sparked huge protests by giving him sweeping powers.
News • 08 Dec 12

Mursi to address Egyptian nation over decree

Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi is expected to address the nation today on the decree he issued last week.
World • 28 Nov 12

50 killed after Egyptian train collides with bus

Fifty people, mostly children, were killed when a train slammed into a school bus as it crossed tracks in a city south of Cairo.
News • 17 Nov 12

Obama vows to track down ambassador's killers

President Barack Obama has branded the killing of the US ambassador to Libya and three other Americans as an "outrageous attack".
News • 12 Sep 12

Uncertainty over Hosni Mubarak's condition

There have been conflicting reports from Egypt over the health status of ousted leader Hosni Mubarak.
News • 19 Jun 12

Court rules Egypt elections 'illegitimate'

Protesters have returned to Cairo's Tahrir Square following a ruling by Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court that the parliamentary elections held last year were "illegitimate".
News • 15 Jun 12

Violent protests in Cairo over election results

Protesters gathered overnight in Cairo's Tahrir Square demanding that the last prime minister to serve Hosni Mubarak be ousted from the second round presidential run-off.
News • 29 May 12

Polls close in Egyptian presidential election

Millions of Egyptians have voted today, choosing their leader freely for the first time in their history.
News • 25 May 12

Rowdy scenes at Egypt soccer deaths trial

The trial of 61 men over the death of 74 soccer fans in Egypt's worst stadium disaster was adjourned today.
News • 18 Apr 12

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