Egyptian Islamists Hit Coptic Churches in Post Coup Violence
After the military moved to clear two protest camps, Islamists attacked dozens of Coptic churches, homes, and businesses. Nuns were paraded as prisoners of war and a Muslim woman offered refuge to them. Two women at a school were harassed as they fled a mob amid broader sectarian violence.
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Egypt police clash over prison truck riot leaves 36 dead
In Cairo, tear gas aimed at freeing a beaten guard from a riot in a prison truck convoy sparked fatal smoke suffocation. The violence, part of days of unrest around Ramses Square, pushes Egypt’s death toll near 900 with security forces detaining Muslim Brotherhood members amid calls for Islamist inclusion in a new government.
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U N chemical arms experts arrive in Damascus Syria
U N experts arrive in Damascus to begin investigating alleged chemical weapon use in Syria's civil war. Rebels and the U S accuse Assad regime while Syria and Russia blame the opposition. The probe lacks a mandate to assign responsibility, sparking questions about its value.
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Bo Xilai to Face Corruption Trial in China
Bo Xilai, once rising star and Chongqing party secretary, faces trial on bribery embezzlement and abuse of power charges. The announcement signals a move to conclude a major political scandal while shielding the Communist Party from infighting and human rights criticism.
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