Wednesday, 3 August 2011

Historic Mubarak trial begins in Egypt

A Cairo court adjourns the trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak until August 15th, after a day of high emotion in Egypt.

Thousands rally in Alexandria as part of nationwide Islamist demonstrations in Egypt

Despite being portrayed as a day of unity between Islamists and liberal groups, Friday's protests in Alexandria - which attracted tens of thousands - saw divisions between members of the liberal 6th April group and members of the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafists.