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Alexandria erupts in violent clashes ahead of Egypt constitution vote

Alexander BesantDecember 14, 2012 12:43

Several people have been injured in clashes between opponents and supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.

Egypt: Morsi sets vote on new constitution for Dec. 15

Jennifer MattsonDecember 1, 2012 18:13

Pro-government demonstrators took to Cairo's streets in support of a new draft constitution.

Gaber Salah, known as "Jika," dead; Thousands rally at funeral for young Egyptian activist

Kaitlin FunaroNovember 26, 2012 18:18

Thousands of supporters rallied at the funeral of young activist Gaber Salah, known as "Jika," who died overnight after he was critically injured in a clash between protestors and police in Cairo last week. AFP reports that mourners followed 16-year-old Salah's coffin as it was carried from Omar Makram mosque in Tahrir Square towards Mohammed Mahmud street, which has seen increasing violence over the past week.

Egypt's president Morsi gives himself broad powers in new decree

Alexander BesantNovember 22, 2012 18:21

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi issued a presidential decree Thursday banning any challenges to his decrees.

The truce industry: A decade of shaky cease-fires between Israel and the Palestinians

Alexander BesantNovember 21, 2012 10:03

The promise of a cease-fire was cold comfort to both parties, which have seen their fair share of truces torn up over the last decade.

Sinai: Militants step up attacks, Egyptian military steps up presence as security situation goes sour

Alexander BesantAugust 9, 2012 16:29

Security in the Sinai went from bad to worse on Thursday as fresh attacks by militants targeted Egyptian soldiers for the third day in a row.

Egyptian soldiers: 16 killed at Gaza border crossing with Israel

News DeskAugust 5, 2012 17:33

16 Egyptian soliders were killed Sunday by masked gunmen at the Egypt-Gaza border crossing.

Hosni Mubarak through the ages (PHOTOS)

Jessen O'BrienJune 19, 2012 18:55

A look at the life of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

The Supreme Council of Armed Forces: Egypt's new dictator?

Erin CunninghamJune 19, 2012 06:52

CAIRO, Egypt — No mutinous troops stormed the presidential palace. Nor were there late-night executions of civilian politicians, or the dramatic seizure of the state-run broadcaster. But what has happened in Cairo over the last week is what many Egyptian observers are calling a military coup.

Egypt presidential hopeful campaign office torched, Tahrir erupts

Alexander BesantMay 28, 2012 21:50

Demonstrations erupted in Cairo's Tahrir square Monday night, while in the nearby neihborhood of Dokki, presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq's campaign headquarters was set ablaze.