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Main suspect in 2009 Egypt bombing captured : sources

June 13, 2011 by benim

Egyptian security forces have captured the main suspect in a 2009 bombing at a popular Cairo tourist bazaar that killed a French teenager, security sources said on Sunday. The bombing in the crowded 14th century Khan al-Khalili market also injured … read more »

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Egyptian church calls on Copts to abandon protest

May 16, 2011 by benim

Egypt’s Pope Shenouda, head of the Orthodox Coptic church, called on Christians to abandon a demonstration against attacks on their community after a clash overnight left 78 wounded. Christians have been gathered for more than a week in front of … read more »

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Egyptian church calls on Copts to abandon protest

May 15, 2011 by benim

Egypt’s Pope Shenouda, head of the Orthodox Coptic church, called on Christians to abandon a demonstration against attacks on their community after a clash overnight left 78 wounded. Christians have been gathered for more than a week in front of … read more »

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DR Congo ‘mass rape’ trial begins

February 10, 2011 by benim

Eleven soldiers accused of raping more than 60 women in eastern Congo went on trial at a military court on Thursday. The men are alleged to have carried out the attacks on New Years Day in the town of Fizi, … read more »

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