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NGO Forum at National Council for Women supports state against ‘terrorists’

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 - 03:33 GMT

"We call on the audio-visual and print media and other social media in Egypt to support the transparent access of the facts to the Egyptian citizen and raise their awareness to participate effectively in building the country," the statement said.

Egypt arrests 6 foreigners charged of espionage in Tahrir Square

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 - 04:16 GMT

They were assuming tasks related to the protests due to take place on Friday, September 20 upon the calls of Spain-based contractor Mohamed Ali.

BREAKING: Sudan’s army announces overthrow of Bashir’s regime

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 - 12:20 GMT

A transitional military council will be set up to rule the country.

Sudan's security service announces release of political prisoners

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 - 10:59 GMT

The announcement came after Sudanese sources said President Omar al-Bashir had been forced to step down after three decades in power.

Updated: President Sisi tackles threats, future in ‘Martyr Day’ celebration

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 - 10:50 GMT

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi attended on Sunday the celebration held by the Egyptian Armed Forces.

Live: French police deployed as more 'Yellow Vest' protests hit Paris

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 - 11:25 GMT

The so-called “Yellow Vests” have called for new demonstrations and road blockades Saturday across France, including the capital, where a demonstration last weekend turned violent.

Tensions in Barcelona as thousands protest for and against Catalan independence

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 - 01:41 GMT

Thousands of people demonstrating both for and against Catalan independence shut down parts of central Barcelona on Saturday.

Iraqi officials lift curfew in Basra

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 - 10:25 GMT

Iraqi officials in Basra lifted a curfew on Saturday night that had been in place since 4 p.m. (1300 GMT), the military said.

Two protesters dead, 11 injured in clashes with security forces in Iraq's Basra

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 - 09:45 GMT

Two protesters died and 11 more were injured on Tuesday during clashes with security forces in Iraq's southern oil hub Basra.

Romanian police tear gas anti-government protesters

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 - 10:02 GMT

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied against the ruling Social Democrat (PSD) government on Friday.

Iraq PM sacks electricity minister after weeks of protest

Sun, 29 Jul 2018 - 10:05 GMT

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday sacked his minister of electricity, his office said.

Tens of thousands march through London in anti-Trump protests

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Tens of thousands of people turned central London into a sea of protest Friday against US President Donald Trump.

Jordan withdraws tax bill after angry protests

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 - 12:08 GMT

Crowds have taken to the streets to demand the government drop the unpopular reforms, in some of the biggest economic protests to hit Jordan over the past five years.

Protesters block roads across Armenia in stand-off with authorities

Wed, 02 May 2018 - 11:02 GMT

Responding to a call from opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan for a campaign of civil disobedience to force the ruling elite to relinquish its grip on power.

Clashes at Madagascar opposition protest leave one dead, 17 wounded

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 - 10:40 GMT

One person died and 17 were injured in clashes between Madagascar's security forces and thousands of opposition activists protesting against new election laws.

Long lines, protest before Facebook CEO Zuckerberg testifies

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 - 05:41 GMT

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg will strike a conciliatory tone on Tuesday in testimony before Congress.

Azhar condemns Israeli violence against Palestinians

Sat, 07 Apr 2018 - 04:52 GMT

Al-Azhar condemned the use of violence by Israeli security forces against unarmed Palestinian civilians during a peaceful march on Land Day.

Clashes, 16 dead as thousands of Gazans march near Israel border

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 - 11:30 GMT

Clashes erupted as tens of thousands of Gazans marched near the Israeli border in a major protest, leaving 16 Palestinians dead and hundreds more wounded.

UNRWA launches donation campaign for Gaza

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 - 04:00 GMT

Hundreds of school children in Gaza gathered with Commissioner-General of the UN Relief and Works Agency Krähenbühl to launch a global fundraising campaign.

One person killed during protests in Tunisia

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 - 10:22 GMT

One person was killed on Monday during clashes between security forces and protesters in a Tunisian town near the capital Tunis.

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