Tarek El-Tablawy

(NASSER NASSER/The Associated Press) Egyptian Coptic demonstrators carry Christian crosses during a Copts demonstration that developed into clashes with army soldiers in Cairo, Egypt Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. Massive clashes that drew in Christians angry over a recent church attack, Muslims, and Egyptian security forces raged over a large section of downtown Cairo Sunday night, leaving at least 19 people dead and more than 150 injured, Health Ministry officials said. It was the worst violence since the 18-day uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak in February.

Egypt finance minister resigns over Cairo protests

Last updated Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 7:23am

CAIRO — An aide to Egypt’s finance minister and deputy prime minister says the official has resigned in protest over the government’s handling of the protests in Cairo that left 26 dead, most of them Coptic Christians.

Anti-Christian violence, Egypt, Protest, International     Read more     Comments
(SETH WENIG/The Associated Press) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, bottom, signs a book while surrounded by his advisors before a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon during the 66th session of the General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Monday, Sept. 19, 2011.

Palestinians to seek UN membership

Last updated Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 10:23am

UNITED NATIONS — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is pressing ahead Tuesday with his diplomatic campaign to gain full U.N. membership, as the divisive issue of Palestinian statehood takes center stage ahead of the opening of the U.N. General Assembly session.

Israel, Middle East, Palestinian, Statehood, United Nations, International     Read more     Comments
Advertisement
  +
Newsletters  

Recent Comments

Latest Blogs

Blogging the Rambler
Herbert, who hates all things fed, demands more fed...
By: Charles Trentelman

Thursday, March 28, 2013 - 3:58pm
The Political Surf
Baptisms for health were once more common than...
By: Doug Gibson

Monday, June 10, 2013 - 2:00pm
Me, myself... as mommy
Girls shouldn’t be called bossy — they just show ‘...
By: MeganSanders

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 12:08am
Why Are You Crying?
Legislative marriage counselors
By: Mark Shenefelt

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 - 4:37pm
Standard-Examiner Sports Blogs
Weber State, Ogden City to honor “special guest” from...
By: Roy Burton

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - 12:37pm

Latest Tweets


“