US condemns use of violence against protesters in Egypt

2013-08-15 03:06:26

The United States on Wednesday strongly denounced a violent crackdown on protesters in Egypt, where at least 149 people have been killed when the police were trying to disperse two major sit-ins in the capital of Cairo.

Blood flows at Egyptian protests

2013-08-15 02:44:46

Egypt declared state of emergency after Egyptian security swept in to clear two sit-in camps of supporters of the country's ousted President Morsi.
US condemns use of violence against in Egypt
Egypt's Brotherhood top leaders arrested: TV

95 killed, 874 injured across Egypt

2013-08-14 22:58:27

At least 95 people were killed and 874 injured across Egypt on Wednesday, as the police staged a dispersal operation against supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi.

Sky News cameraman killed in Egypt violence

2013-08-14 21:45:54

A television cameraman working for Britain's Sky News was shot and killed in Cairo on Wednesday as violence flared in Egypt, Sky News said.

At least 15 killed as Egypt troops storm pro-Morsi camps

2013-08-14 21:16:18

At least 15 people were killed and 203 others were injured in clash between supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi and the security forces during a crackdown.

UN chief to support peace talks in Middle East

2013-08-14 15:44:54

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will travel to the Middle East later this week to support peace talks between Palestine and Israel, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

26 Palestinian prisoners arrive in West Bank, Gaza

2013-08-14 09:24:01

Twenty-six Palestinian prisoners released by Israel arrived in the West Bank City of Ramallah and the Gaza Strip early Wednesday.

Israel to free 26 Palestinian prisoners

2013-08-12 07:46:46

Israel decided on Sunday to free 26 Palestinian prisoners over the next few days ahead of a new round of peace talks, in the first group of a total of more than 100 inmates it pledged to release.

Egypt police to besiege sit-ins within 24 hours

2013-08-12 07:38:49

Egyptian security forces will besiege two sit-ins by supporters of the country's ousted president within 24 hours, police officials said Sunday, setting up a possible confrontation.

Egypt expected to act against pro-Mursi protesters

2013-08-12 06:46:14

Egyptian police are expected to start taking action early on Monday against supporters of ousted President Mohamed Mursi who are gathered in crowded protest camps in Cairo, security and government sources said, a move which could trigger more bloodshed.

Netanyahu surgery successful, will need rest

2013-08-11 21:07:46

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful hernia surgery on Sunday, but will require several days' rest to make a full recovery, aides and doctors said.

Chinese survivor in Afghanistan escapes by himself

2013-08-11 16:37:17

The Chinese national found alive during Thursday's attack in central Kabul managed to escape on his own and received help from American troops.Searching on missing Chinese is still underway