Latest in Tag: cairo Highlight
Latest in Tag: cairo
Faculty members at multiple universities express solidarity with suspended teaching assistant
The teaching assistant was notified last week of a three-month suspension pending investigations
$3 billion arms deal already initialed between Cairo and Moscow: Vedomosti
Russia and Egypt have âalready initialed or signedâ a $3 billion arms deal, Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported Friday. The deal would procure Russian military equipment, including MiG-29M/M2 fighters, air defense systems of several types, Mi-35 helicopters, anti-coastal complexes of ammunition and light weapons, according to the report, which was based on two unnamed sources in …
Homeland Security breaks into two news networks: AFTE
Rights groups outraged
25 January death toll rises to 103: Independent count
Vast majority of violence and arrests took place in Cairo and Giza
One killed, 35 injured in Friday protests
Attempted sit-in dispersed in Matariya, which saw high levels of violence on 25 January
Egyptâs âterrace societyâ flourishes on Cairo rooftops
The growth of people living on the rooftops in Africa’s biggest metropolis, that officials say holds at least 18 million people, has mushroomed since finding affordable housing in the burgeoning city is a nightmare.
Stuck
On 24 January Egypt was rocked by a number of explosions all over. Al-Qaeda offshoot âAnsar Beit Al-Maqdisâ, claimed responsibility, and the Ministry of Interior acted accordingly went and ambushed leftist activist Nazly Hussein at the Maadi Metro station on the 25th and charged her of being a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. Nazly, she …
In Pictures: Islamic Art museum damaged by blast
The bombing that took place early morning on 24 January has affected the neighbouring Islamic Art Museum and the Egyptian National Library and Archives. A group of archaeologists and art restorers volunteered to form a taskforce, which visited yesterday the site of the museum to survey the damage. Photos By AFP
In Pictures: Protesters and police clash in Downtown Cairo
Downtown Cairo witnessed clashes between police forces and protesters on the third anniversary of the 25 January Revolution after police forces dispersed a protest organised by the Revolutionary Front outside the Press Syndicate. The Front announced that two protesters were killed during the violence which took place in Abdul Khaliq Tharwat Street in downtown. Photos …
Bomb explodes near Police Academy in Ain Shams
Explosion injures one as Egypt prepares for a violent 25 January
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for Friday bombings
Four bombings on Friday left six dead
In Pictures: Blast in Ain Shams
A bomb went off next to a police institute in the Ain Shams district in Cairo at 7am Saturday, damaging the institute’s walls but left no injuries. The blast came the morning after a series of bombings targeted police across Cairo on Friday 24 January, leaving six dead. Photos by Ahmed AlMalky
US, EU condemn Egypt bombings
“We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks that took place in Egypt today,” the State Department said
Cabinet’s security committee convenes, Ibrahim present
The meeting comes after four explosions rocked Greater Cairo throughout the day
CCTV footage captured security directorate attack
Police confirmed the authenticity of the CCTV footage aired by media outlets
In Pictures: Friday’s fourth bombing in Giza
An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in front of Radobis cinema in Haram Street, Giza, at 5.15pm, reported state TV. The explosion killed one and injured seven at time of writing. AFP Photos
In Pictures: Muslim Brotherhood protest in Cairo
Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood took to the streets Friday. They chanted slogans and raised four fingers, the symbol known as “Rabaa”, Â remembering those killed in the crackdown on the Rabaa Al-Adaweya protest camp in Cairo last year, during a demonstration in Cairo on 24 January 2014. Protesters carried placards that read “Void, Execute …
Four dead and 76 injured in security directorate explosion
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for attack
Four dead and 76 injured in security directorate explosion
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis claims responsibility for the attack
In Pictures: Al-Talbiya Explosion
A homemade improvised explosive device (IED) exploded inside a billboard along Al-Ahram Street, eastern Giza on Friday morning. The explosion left no casualties, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Interior. The explosion took place in the Al-Talbiya district at around 10am. Photos by Ahmed Al-Mlaky
In Pictures: Cairo Security Directorate explosion II
Photos by Mohamed Omar
One student killed during Alexandria University clashes
Clashes erupt after a student protest; MOI claims it only intervened after studentâs death
Egypt to implement new rules for companies on Stock Exchange
New regulations will be implemented to help boost trading on the bourse and attract more investment
Local cultural festival offers reflections on Egyptâs social dilemmas
The fifth round of 2 B Continued challenges audiencesâ ideas and perceptions
Cairo University officials discuss recent clashes
Security forces stormed the university during clashes last Thursday, leaving one student dead
Cairo University faculty call for removal of security forces from campus
Cabinet âguaranteesâ detained students will sit their exams in âspecial exam hallsâ
Pure beauty awaits in Egypt
Now is the perfect opportunity to explore many Egyptian wonders in a serene atmosphere
Referendum days are upon us
Do not be alarmed by the queues or the camels
Six dead on first day of voting
Deaths part of separate incidents, with four occurring in Upper Egyptâs Sohag governorate
In Pictures: Explosion at Imbaba courthouse on first day of referendum
Voters continue to head to the polls