Seven killed in Iraqi ‘Day of Rage’ demos
BAGHDAD: Protesters took to the streets across Iraq on Friday to mark…
Talks must come with guarantees, Bahrain cleric
MANAMA: A senior Bahraini cleric said Friday that any dialogue between anti-government…
The murky realms of post-revolution showbiz
Midway through what unfolded into the Jan. 25 Revolution, numerous observers, university…
Activists, families call for release of political and ‘framed’ prisoners
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Despite official statements indicating the release of protesters who…
Egyptians fleeing Libya describe ‘beatings, torture’
CAIRO: Egyptians fleeing Libya said on Thursday they had suffered beatings and…
OSCE offers to help Egypt, Tunisia democratize
VIENNA: The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is offering to…
Policeman shoots microbus driver in Maadi triggering angry protest
By Tamim Elyan CAIRO: A police officer shot a microbus driver Thursday in…
Prosecutor orders reopening of Salam ferry case
By Safaa Abdoun CAIRO: Responding to incessant complaints filed by the families of…
Constitutional amendments committee to announce changes in 2-3 days
By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The constitutional amendments committee will finalize its recommendations in…
Rights group calls on Prosecutor General to end violence against prisoners
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: The Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) called for…