Egypt
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April 6 Movement denies calling for sacking gov't
Date: 2013-08-17 10:04:04 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:13 - ID:245534
The April 6 Movement denied on Friday reports that it called for sacking the government or the president. In a statement, the movement accused Al-Jazeera television and pro-Muslim Brotherhood websites of fanning such rumors. It said ....
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Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church voices support for police, army forces against terrorism
Date: 2013-08-17 09:48:59 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:11 - ID:245516
The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church has voiced support for police and army forces against terrorism and armed groups. In a statement released by papal office on Friday, the church rejected any foreign interference in Egypt's domestic ....
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3 killed, 35 injured in Suez
Date: 2013-08-17 09:34:06 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:10 - ID:245496
Three people were killed and 35 others wounded in clashes in Suez on Friday, according health official Mohamed al-Azizi. The clashes broke out when security forces dispersed a sit-in staged by backers of deposed president Mohamed Morsi in ....
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MB supporters set Red Crescent building ablaze in Ramsis Square
Date: 2013-08-17 09:25:06 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:9 - ID:245484
Supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood set a building of Egypt's Red Crescent ablaze in Ramsis Square in downtown Cairo. They prevented firefighters from heading to the building to put out the blaze. ....
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Azhar Imam praises Saudi king's stance on Egypt developments
Date: 2013-08-17 09:19:52 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:8 - ID:245479
Azhar Grand Imam Ahmed el-Tayyeb has praised the stance of Saudi King Abdallah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in support of Egypt and rejection of any interference in its affairs. The stance of King Abdallah underlined that Saudi Arabia is the ....
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President Mansour thanks Saudi king for his supportive stand
Date: 2013-08-17 09:01:23 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:245462
Interim President Adly Mansour sent on Friday a message to King Abdallah of Saudi Arabia thanking him for his supportive stand and his backing for Egypt's fight against terrorism. All throughout its long history Egypt has countered many ....
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Morsi supporters use fire extinguishers against security troops outside Fatah Mosque
Date: 2013-08-17 08:49:19 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:5 - ID:245447
Supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi who are taking shelter inside the Fatah Mosque in Ramsis used fire extinguishers present in the worship place to disperse police troops outside. They have been hurling pieces of wood and chairs at ....
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Cabinet media adviser denies resignations
Date: 2013-08-17 08:36:58 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:245431
No ministers in the government of Hazem el-Beblawy have submitted their resignation, Cabinet media adviser Sherif Shawqi said on Saturday. In statements to Al-Hayat TV, Shawqi said police troops are now tracking a number of Muslim Brotherhood ....
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Morsi supporters re-close Fatah Mosque in Ramsis
Date: 2013-08-17 08:25:59 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:245422
Supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi re-closed the Fatah Mosque in Ramsis after dozens were ushered out of it by police troops. The police made a safe path for all who were inside the mosque to come out. Morsi's supporters ....
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US following situation in Egypt, says State Department
Date: 2013-08-17 08:17:34 GMT - USA - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:245413
The US is closely following up the situation in Egypt, the spokesperson for the State Department has said, stressing the right of citizens all over the world to stage peaceful protests. This is what Washington has always called for, Jen Psaki ....