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Egypt protest call over Mursi's 'coup'

Egypt protest call over 'coup' (bbc)

The opposition calls for large protests in Cairo after Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi passed a decree giving himself sweeping new powers.

Egyptian President Mursi's U-turn on Mubarak Era prosecutor

President Mohammed Mursi of Egypt agrees to allow the Mubarak-era chief prosecutor to keep his job after an embarrassing public row.

Egypt: Ex-PM Ahmed Nazif jailed for corruption

A court in Cairo sentences former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif to three years in jail for corruption.

American flag set on Fire in Cairo protest over film

American flag set alightWatch (bbc, VIDEO)

Protesters have breached the wall of the US embassy in Cairo and torn down a US flag to voice their anger about a US-made film which they say insults the Prophet Muhammad.

The flag, which was flying at half mast to mark the 9/11 attacks, was replaced by an Islamist banner.

Among the film's producers is said to be a pastor who burnt copies of the Koran earlier this year. 

Egyptians protest over US film

Egyptians protest over US film (bbc)

Protesters breach the wall at the US embassy in Cairo and tear down a flag over a film they say is insulting to the Prophet Muhammad.

Egypt president 'to visit Iran'

Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi is to visit Iran to attend meetings of the Non-Aligned Movement at the end of August, state media report.

Egypt journalists to be tried for 'insults' to Mursi

Two leading Egyptian journalists will go on trial accused of incitement to murder President Mursi and sowing sectarian discord, prosecutors say.

Egypt leader Morsi orders army chief Tantawi to resign

Egypt leader 'retires army chief' (bbc)

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi orders the retirement of the powerful head of the country's armed forces, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, a spokesman says.

Ex-Egyptian spy chief laid to rest amidst tight security

Ex-Egyptian spy chief laid to rest (cnn)

The funeral for Omar Suleiman, Egypt's former spy chief, took place amid tight security in Cairo and was attended by several thousand mourners, politicians, religious scholars and military leaders. 

• Omar Suleiman received a military funeral in Cairo on Saturday
• The body of Suleiman, who died Thursday, arrived early Saturday from the U.S.
• A horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by military police, bears him to cemetery
• Military, political and Islamic officials attend, but newly elected president is absent

Egypt's ex-spy chief Omar Suleiman dies

Omar Suleiman, Egypt's former intelligence chief and a close ally to ousted President Hosni Mubarak, dies in hospital in the United States.

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Prosecutor orders Mubarak's transfer to prison hospital

Iran's Ahmadinejad hails Islamist Morsy's Egypt vote victory

Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Ministry congratulated Egyptians on Sunday over the victory of Islamist Mohamed Morsy in the country's first free presidential election and said the country was in the final stages of an "Islamic Awakening".

rumors of Mubarak clinically dead denied but health worsens ...

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been moved from prison to an army hospital in the capital, Cairo, where he remains in a critical condition.

He is said to have had a series of strokes and to be on a life support machine. Reports that he was "clinically dead" were later denied. But there is no official statement.

The reports come amid protests over disputed presidential election results and new powers for the military.

Mubarak, 84, was ousted last year.

On 2 June, he was jailed for life for his role in the deaths of protesters.

There have been frequent reports since then that his health has deteriorated, many of which have proved wrong.

Mubarak's wife, Suzanne, is reported to be at her husband's bedside at the hospital in Maadi, a suburb south of Cairo.

Mubarak's health deteriorates in Egyptian hospital

Mubarak's health deteriorates in Egyptian hospital (cnn, VIDEO)

• Mubarak is in intensive care and has been placed on a ventilator
• He was taken to a prison hospital Saturday
• He is suffering from high blood pressure and shortness of breath

Protests erupt over Mubarak trial

Protests erupt over Mubarak trial (bbc)

Huge crowds gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to protest against the outcome of the trial of Egypt's ex-President Hosni Mubarak.

Mubarak Verdict: Life Imprisonment !

Mubarak jailed for protest deaths (bbc)

A court in Egypt sentences ex-President Hosni Mubarak to life in prison for complicity in the killing of demonstrators in last year's Arab Spring uprising

Egypt's Mubarak faces fate: Death, prison or freedom?

Egypt's Mubarak faces fate: Death, prison or freedom? (cnn)

In what Egyptians have dubbed the trial of the century, Hosni Mubarak faces a judge Saturday to find out his fate in a long-awaited verdict that is sure to play a crucial role in the Arab nation's future.

About 5,000 Egyptian police will be on hand for the verdict, which could send angry crowds into Cairo's streets in a violent replay of the popular revolution that led to Mubarak's downfall.

Mubarak was charged with corruption, misappropriation of funds and issuing orders to kill demonstrators calling for his ouster. About 840 people died and more than 6,000 others were wounded in the Egyptian uprising, according to Amnesty International.

Mubarak could receive the death penalty. Or a prison term. Or be acquitted altogether. 

Judge to rule in Mubarak trial

Judge to rule in Mubarak trial (bbc)

A Egyptian court is due to decide whether ex-leader Hosni Mubarak is guilty of conspiracy in the killing of protesters during last year's uprising.

Mubarak sons to face new trial

The two sons of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak are to go on trial on suspicion of insider trading, Egypt's prosecutor general says.

Deemed 'Corrupt' Mubarak aide imprisoned

One of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's closest aides has been jailed for seven years and fined $6m (£3.8m) for corruption.

A Cairo court convicted Zakaria Azmi of using his position to illegally make $7m, the AP news agency reports.

He is the latest member of Mr Mubarak's inner circle to be found guilty of corruption since his 30-year rule was ended by last year's revolution.

Egypt MPs 'bar Mobarak regime candidates'

Egypt's Islamist-controlled parliament passes a law barring former regime officials standing for president, a move rejected by the ruling military council.

It means the former Vice-President Omar Suleiman would not be able to continue as a presidential candidate.

Egypt Ex-spy chief slams Muslim Brotherhood's 'monopoly'

Egypt's Suleiman strongly criticises the Muslim Brotherhood

Egypt's former intelligence chief, Omar Suleiman, strongly criticises the Muslim Brotherhood and insists he would restore stability as president.

Omar Suleiman, Egypt's former VP, aims to run for president

Egypt's former vice-president, Omar Suleiman, intends to compete in Egypt's presidential elections next month if he gets the 30,000 signatures needed.

Trial of Mubarak enters last day

Trial of Mubarak enters last day (bbc)

Egypt's trial of ex-President Hosni Mubarak, accused of ordering the killing of protesters during the revolution that ousted him, enters its final day.

Death penalty sought for Mubarak

Death penalty sought for Mubarak (bbc)

Prosecutors demand the death penalty for former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak if he is found guilty of ordering the killings of anti-regime demonstrators. 

Charges and possible penalties

Hosni Mubarak: Conspiring in killing of protesters (15 years in prison or death penalty); abusing power to amass wealth (5-15 years)

Alaa and Gamal Mubarak: abusing power to amass wealth (5-15 years)

Former Interior Minister Habib al-Adly and six aides: conspiring in killing of protesters (15 years or death penalty)

Hussein Salem, business tycoon: tried in absentia for corruption (5-15 years in prison) 

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The other concern is, persih the thought,  fanatics decide to vandalize his tomb in the Refai mosque as Khalkhali and his thugs did with Reza Shah's. The ever reliable Wikipedia (joking) states that that the Egyptian government renamed a street in Cairo from Pahlavi to Mossadegh street in 2004  but there are no sources to verify this.  

Egypt: Mubarak murder trial resumes

Egypt: Mubarak murder trial resumes (cnn)

Cairo (CNN) -- Prosecutors began presenting their case Tuesday in the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who is accused of ordering protesters killed during the country's uprising last year.

Khaled Abu Bakr, a civil rights lawyer involved in the trial, said prosecutor Mustapha Suleiman delivered the opening arguments.

"Mubarak is a tyrant who aimed to hand the rule to his younger son Gamal, who promoted corruption in Egypt, allowing his friends and relatives to destroy the country without accountability," Suleiman told the court, according to Abu Bakr.

"Mubarak's wife Suzanne was discreetly running the country and treated senior government officials in a humiliating, aggressive manner in order to keep a stronghold on the decision-making," Suleiman said. 

About 840 people died and more than 6,000 were wounded in the 18 days of uprising that toppled Mubarak, according to Amnesty International.