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Egyptian court urges top prosecutor to step down

Egypt's highest court issued a statement Sunday, urging Talaat Abduallah, the top prosecutor appointed by President Mohammed Morsi, to step down. Many judges and prosecutors have protested his appointment, calling it illegal.
Fatal hot air balloon crash in Egypt under investigation

A hot air balloon crash near Luxor, Egypt, killed 19 foreign tourists. Two people, including one Egyptian, were also injured. Egyptian officials are investigating what cause the hot air balloon to ignite and crash.
Egypt's charter headed for approval, but troubles loom

The close of Saturday's voting makes it likely that the Islamist-back new constitution will be approved.
Egypt's anti-Morsi protests spread beyond Cairo

Egypt's angry political divide is evident well outside Cairo, with protests erupting against President Mohamed Morsi in Alexandria, along the Suez Canal, and in the Nile Delta.
Egypt's army moves to clear demonstrators from presidential palace

The military deployed tanks around the palace this morning, and ordered both supporters of President Morsi and protesters to leave the area, in an effort to prevent further violence.
Blocked by Islamist crowds, Egypt's top court suspends work

Supporters of President Morsi prevented judges Sunday from entering the courthouse where they were set to rule on the legitimacy of a disputed constitutional assembly.
Egyptian forces kill several militants near Gaza Strip

The raid killing seven militants in northern Sinai was a result of escaltated tension between suspected militants and Egyptian soldiers.
Terrorism & Security Egypt airstrikes in Sinai kill 20 'terrorists' in reprisal for attacks on military posts

The Aug. 5 attack on a border post in the Sinai has spurred an Egyptian military crackdown on the growing militant activity in the Sinai peninsula, which poses a challenge to Egypt's new leader.
Terrorism & Security Arab League's Syria mission faces mounting criticism

Last week the criticism focused on the questionable credentials of the Arab League Syria mission's leader. This week it is about whether the mission is capable of doing its job.
At war in Libya: How long will it last? Will Qaddafi be gone?

With US bombs and missiles hitting Libyan targets, lawmakers and other observers want to know how long the fighting will continue and whether Muammar Qaddafi will be forced from power.
03/20/2011 05:38 pm
Stolen Van Gogh still missing, Egypt deputy minister detained

Stolen Van Gogh painting 'Vase with Flowers,' worth $50 million, has not been seen since Saturday. The prosecutor general ordered the detention of Deputy Culture Minister Mohsen Shalaan and four of the museum's security guards while they are investigated on suspicion of neglect and professional delinquency.
08/24/2010 10:49 am
Global News Blog Conflicting reports follow deadly Cairo bombing

02/22/2009 12:00 am
Terrorism & Security Hamas says truce with Israel is near

Officials of the Palestinian group also indicate a prisoner swap, including Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, is in the works.
02/13/2009 12:00 am
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