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Morsi supporters mass in Cairo's Nasr City
Supporters of ousted President Mohamed Morsi have massed for further protests to demand the army restore Egypt's first democratically elected leader, after almost 24 hours of violence that has killed at least 37 people. The atmosphere was tense on Saturday as interim leader Adly Mansour held talks with ministers, aides and the Tamarod opposition group.. More -
Main Syrian opposition elects new president
The main Syrian opposition group, Syrian National Coalition, has elected Ahmad Asi al-Jarba as president after a close run-off vote held in Turkey. Al Jazeera's Osman Kaytazoglu, reported from Istanbul, said on Saturday that al-Jarba, a former political prisoner, defeated businessman Mustafa Sabbagh. The SNC said on its Twitter account that al-Jarba.. More -
Syria opposition urges world to save Homs
Syria's main opposition bloc has urged the international community to take action to protect civilians in the embattled city of Homs. The Syrian National Coalition on Friday appealed to the United Nations and Western countries that have supported the opposition in Syria's war “to intervene immediately'' and provide food and medicine to the besieged,.. More -
African Union suspends Egypt
African Union (AU) has suspended Egypt from all activities following the overthrow of the government, a senior official has said. The decision of the 54-member bloc came while demonstrations in support of ousted president Mohammed Morsi were going on in Cairo, the Egyptian capital. "As mandated by the relevant AU instruments, the African Union.. More -
Egypt army opens fire on pro-Morsi protesters
At least three supporters of deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi were killed by gunfire as a crowd of several hundred tried to march towards the military barracks in Cairo where he is believed to be held. Al Jazeera's Matthew Cassel, reporting from near the military barracks, said several dozen people were also injured by shotgun pellets fired.. More -
Egypt's military shuts down news channels
Egypt's military-led authorities shut down several stations, including one operated by the Muslim Brotherhood, after President Mohamed Morsi was toppled by the army. The security forces on Wednesday also raided the offices of Al Jazeera's Egyptian news channel and detained at least five of its staff, said Karim El-Assiuti, one of its journalists. Four.. More -
International reactions to Morsi's removal
The Egyptian army's suspension of the constitution and removal of President Mohamed Morsi has drawn mixed responses from world leaders: European Union The European Union has called for a rapid return to democracy in Egypt. "I urge all sides to rapidly return to the democratic process, including the holding of free and fair presidential and parliamenta.. More -
President Morsi overthrown in Egypt
The Egyptian army has overthrown President Mohamed Morsi, announcing a roadmap for the country’s political future that will be implemented by a national reconciliation committee. According to a senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Morsi is being held in a military facility with top aides. "Morsi and the entire presidential team are.. More -
Egypt's president refuses to step down
Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi has rejected calls for his resignation, saying that he is Egypt’s “guardian of legitimacy” after three days of nationwide pro- and anti-government demonstrations that have drawn millions to the streets. His speech was a response to the protests, and to an ultimatum from Egypt’s military, which.. More -
Syrian forces battle for control of Homs
Government forces in Syria's central city of Homs have attacked rebel positions with artillery and air strikes for the third straight day, activists said. Opposition activists said a woman and two children were killed on Sunday in the strike by government aircraft on the old city, home to hundreds of civilians. They said rebels defending the old.. More -
Democracy push as Hong Kong marks handover
Tens of thousands of protesters have marched in Hong Kong to denounce the city's leaders and demand universal suffrage as the region marked 16 years since its handover to China. Organizers of the protest said on Monday about 430,000 people turned up, while police gave an estimate of 66,000, according to Reuters news agency. The rally has taken place.. More -
Egyptian army issues 48-hour ultimatum
The Egyptian army has given the country's politicians a 48 hours ultimatum to resolve the current political stalemate, further emboldening opponents of Mohamed Morsi, the embattled president, and pushing the most populous Arab nation deeper into uncertainty. The army statement, delivered on state television on Monday, called on political groups to.. More -
Protesters storm Muslim Brotherhood Cairo HQ, 8 killed
At least eight people were killed Monday when protestors stormed the main headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Moqattam district in eastern Cairo, according to security sources. Protestors ransacked the building and set it on fire. Nearly 45 people were wounded in clashes between supporters and opponents around the building. Protesters have.. More -
Syrian regime assaults Homs
Syrian regime forces have launched a major offensive in Homs in their latest drive to secure an axis linking Damascus to the Mediterranean. Activists said jets and mortar bombs pounded areas of the city, which have been under siege by Bashar al-Assad's troops for a year, and soldiers fought battles with opposition fighters in several districts. "Regime.. More -
Syrian regime assaults rebel stronghold Homs
Syrian regime forces have launched a major offensive against rebels in Homs in their latest drive to secure an axis linking Damascus to the Mediterranean. Activists said jets and mortar bombs pounded rebel-held areas of the city, which have been under siege by President Bashar al-Assad's troops for a year, and soldiers fought battles with rebel fighters.. More
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