173 killed, 1,330 injured in Egypt's clashes

2013-08-17 20:48:41

At least 173 people were killed and 1,330 others injured in overnight clashes across Egypt between supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and security forces, the cabinet spokesman said Saturday.

343 killed in Egypt's clashes

2013-08-15 16:30:42

At least 343 people were killed across Egypt in clashes between supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi and the security troops, after the latter dispersed on Wednesday two pro-Morsi sit-in sites in the country.

Egypt forces crush protesters

2013-08-15 07:32:20

At least 95 Egyptians were killed on Wednesday after security forces moved in on protesters demanding the reinstatement of Morsi, and the government imposed a state of emergency as unrest swept the most populous Arab nation.

Egypt's police start disbanding pro-Morsi sit-ins

2013-08-14 16:39:46

The Egyptian security forces started breaking up two major sit-ins of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi's supporters in Cairo early Wednesday.

Egypt's rival sides upset with new governors

2013-08-14 10:39:41

Egyptian revolutionary and Islamist groups voiced concern that the appointment of new governors by the interim president includes too many army and police officers.

Morsi backers brace for Cairo crackdown

2013-08-13 08:04:28

Supporters of deposed president Mohammed Morsi urged Egyptians to take to the streets on Monday to thwart any police crackdown on two Cairo protest camps manned by thousands of Islamists for weeks.

More tourists planning visits

2013-08-13 01:45:54

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said his country must diversify its tourism market and attract more Chinese tourists, while continuing to provide good service to guests from the West.

Mali's presidential runoff ends

2013-08-12 10:13:02

The second round vote of Mali's presidential election ended at 18:00 local time on Sunday with positive evaluation in general.

Mandela manages to sit up: daughter

2013-08-10 04:32:48

South Africa's ex-president Nelson Mandela managed to sit up, a sign of great improvement in his condition, his daughter said on Friday.

Medical relief abroad will improve: health authority

2013-08-10 00:38:38

China has sent more than 20,000 medical personnel to 66 countries and regions around the world over the past 50 years, according to the nation's top health authority.

Chinese company helps contain the airport fire

2013-08-09 20:10:18

When a huge fire was gobbling Kenya's largest airport on Tuesday dawn, four vehicles from a neighboring Chinese company carrying workers and water rush to help contain the fire.

Mandela breathing normally: ex-wife

2013-08-09 12:01:29

Ailing former South African president Nelson Mandela is now breathing normally, his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said.