More Than Two Dozen Killed In Riot At Egyptian Soccer Match
A riot outside of a major soccer match broke out in Egypt on Sunday night. Authorities said the stampede and fighting between fans and police killed at least 25 people.
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Al-Jazeera English Journalists To Get Retrial In Egypt
The announcement of a retrial comes days after the journalists' colleague, Australian Peter Greste, was suddenly released and deported.
Egyptian Court Condemns 183 To Death In Mass Trial
Those convicted were accused of attacking a police station, and killing and mutilating at least 11 security officers. But critics of the verdict say many of those arrested were not even at the scene.
Freed Al-Jazeera Journalist Looks Forward To 'The Little Things'
Australian Peter Greste, who spent more than a year in an Egyptian prison, was freed on Sunday. He says he remains concerned about his still-jailed Al-Jazeera colleagues.
Egypt Frees 1 Of 3 Jailed Al Jazeera Journalists
Australian journalist Peter Greste was detained in December 2013 and imprisoned in June. He is being deported, but the fate of his two colleagues is unknown.
Several Killed In Egypt Amid Clashes Marking Anniversary Of Uprising
Police cracked down on demonstrators marking the fourth anniversary of mass protests that ousted President Hosni Mubarak.
Egyptian Court Overturns Hosni Mubarak's Final Conviction
The ruling, which throws out an embezzlement conviction, means the former Egyptian dictator could be set free soon. Ousted four years ago, Mubarak also saw a murder conviction overturned in November.
Egypt's Citizens Still Wait 'To Breathe Deep The Air Of Freedom'
Egypt has announced a retrial for three journalists jailed for their work. NPR's Eric Westervelt reflects on the reversal of justice in Egypt since his time covering the popular uprising at Tahrir.
Egyptian Court Overturns Mubarak's Murder Conviction
It is not clear if the former strongman, who was ousted after massive anti-government protests in 2011, will walk free as he is also serving a separate 3-year sentence.
Three Years In Prison For Egyptian Men In Purported Gay Marriage Video
The event included the presentation of a ring and a cake featuring two of the men. After a video was posted online, one site asked, "Is This Egypt's First Gay Marriage?"