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Promise to Jail Mubarak Fails to Calm Cairo Riots

Egypt's military-dominated government said Sunday it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles.
People look at flames rising from blown pipelines at al-Sabeel, in the western al-Arish city in Sinai November 28, 2011.

Blast Hits Natural-Gas Pipeline Between Egypt and Israel

An explosion hit a natural-gas pipeline running from Egypt to Israel on Sunday, witnesses and state television reported. Also supplying gas to Jordan, the pipeline has come under attack at least 12 times since Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was toppled last year.
A protester kicks a tear gas canister during clashes with security forces near the Interior Ministry in Cairo February 4, 2012.

Political Pressure Mounts for Early Presidential Vote in Egypt

An Egyptian government building was set on fire on Sunday as protests disrupted the heart of Cairo for a fourth day and public figures demanded a faster transition to civilian rule. It was unclear who was behind the attack, with the state news agency blaming unknown arsonists.
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American Tourists Kidnapped in Egypt: Bedouins Suspected

According to NBC News, South Sinai's chief of police confirmed that two American tourists were kidnapped in Egypt. NBC suspects that the Bedouin tribe will exchange the prisoners with police for land. It is also suspected that a possible motive for the kidnappings is revenge for the recent crackdown by Egyptian police.
Egypt Soccer Riot

Egypt Soccer Riot: Video and Photos

On Thursday, a riot broke out at a stadium in Port Said, Egypt following a soccer match between rivals Al-Masry and Al-Ahly. The home team, Al-Masry, earned a surprising 3-1 victory over Al-Ahly, the top team in Egypt's top professional league.
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Egypt Football Violence Kills 74; Public Blames Army

Seventy-four people were killed when supporters clashed at an Egyptian soccer match, prompting fans and politicians on Thursday to turn on the ruling army for failing to prevent the deadliest incident since Hosni Mubarak was ousted.
Egypt soccer violence

Egypt Soccer Violence: Gripping Images of the Tragedy [PHOTOS]

At least 75 people were killed and scores of others were grievously injured when fans went berserk at the Egyptian capital's Port Said Stadium following the home team's surprise win over one of the country's most popular clubs. The death toll is likely to rise further.

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