Egypt needs rule of law, says French foreign minister
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius concerned for Egypt's future
Rights organisation demands investigation into alleged torture of MB leader
Egyptian Organization for Human Rights concerned at Muslim Brotherhood supreme guide's allegations of torture
What are the political factions currently operating within Egypt?
All political systems throughout the world must include large, dominant political parties, and small, opposition parties. These parties must be rooted in legitimacy and capable of engaging in dialogue regarding…
Security forces raid Al Jazeera Mubasher Misr offices
Al Jazeera works without legal backing or professional ethics, government says
UN team heads to army hospital on last day in Syria
The UN inspectors are due to leave Syria by Saturday morning, and will report straight back to UN head Ban Ki-moon
Lethal force authorised to defend state institutions: Minister of Interior
Ministry of Interior announces that it will not allow police or religious institutions to be affected by Friday protests
Army blocks access to major squares
Central metro stations also closed to prevent demonstrators from assembling
China oil giant buys into strife-hit Egypt for $3.1 bln
Chinese state-owned Sinopec will buy a one-third share in the Egyptian oil and natural gas business of US firm Apache Corp.
Obama ready to go it alone on Syria
Washington is ready to go it alone to strike Syria despite the British parliament's rejection of military action and the lack of a UN mandate.