US and Egyptian special forces are providing military training to rebels in Libya, according to Al Jazeera broadcaster on Saturday. The report by the Qatar-based broadcaster quoted an unnamed rebel source who described how he had received military training at … read more
It may have been a secular revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, but religious groups — some with violent pasts — have been building grass-roots networks for years. Now ultraconservative and moderate groups feel their time has arrived. Reporting from … read more
Egypt’s armed forces have detained and tried thousands of people since taking control of the country this year, according to human rights and legal activists, who see it as a sign that the toppling of a president was just the … read more
Tourists are still staying away from Egypt, two months after the start of a popular revolution that ousted long-time President Hosni Mubarak. The decline in visitors is yet another blow to a nation already staggered by inefficiency, corruption and poverty. … read more
An incredible scene took place at Cairo’s main stadium during the much-anticipated match between top Egyptian team Zamalek and Tunisia’s Club African. Club African, which beat Zamalek 4-2 in an earlier match nearly two weeks ago, was again ahead 2-1 … read more
Abboud al-Zomor — the former intelligence officer who supplied the bullets that killed President Anwar el-Sadat and is Egypt’s most notorious newly released prisoner — waxes enthusiastic about ending the violent jihad he once led. “The ballot boxes will decide … read more
Egyptians are finding that uprisings are expensive. The economy is suffering from uncertainty, and the tourism industry that the country relies on has been hit hard. But despite the hardships following the revolution, Egyptians say they still feel positive about … read more
A strong earthquake struck the southern Greek island of Crete Friday, rattling buildings as far away as Egypt and Turkey. Local police said they had no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 … read more
Egypt’s Justice Ministry imposed a travel ban on three top associates of former President Hosni Mubarak, citing corruption suspicions, in the latest move against the pillars of the old regime. The three men were among the most powerful figures in … read more
TENS of thousands of Egyptians gathered in Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Friday, issuing calls to “save the revolution” that ousted president Hosni Mubarak and to rid of the country of the old regime. The Youth Coalition Movement, an umbrella grouping … read more