Aug 16, 2013

Violence continues in Egypt during ‘Day of Rage’

Michael Gold 0 Comment World Cairo, Egypt, Muslim Brotherhood, protests, violence

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Two days after more than 500 people were killed in Egypt during a crackdown on supporters of ousted former president Mohamed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood protests turned into violent skirmishes that left around 50 dead in Cairo.

On a “Day of Rage” called by supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi, security forces threw tear gas at supporters and witnesses reported police firing at crowds.

WARNING: Graphic photos in this post depict violence, injuries and deaths.

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Apr 19, 2013

April 19 Photo Brief: Manhunt in Boston, Ramnavmi festival in India and gay rights in France

Nick Tann 0 Comment Daily Brief Bahrain, bird flu, Boston, Boston Marathon, China, Egypt, fashion, France, gay marriage, Greece, Guatemala, Hinduism, India, lemur, London, Muslim Brotherhood, Ramnavmi festival, Rio de Janeiro, Wallace & Gromit

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Much of Boston is on lockdown, gay marriage vote sparks violence in France, Hindus prepare for the festival commemorating the birth Rama and more in today’s daily brief.

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Mar 22, 2013

March 22 Photo Brief: Obama in Israel, World Water Day, mystical Islam and tiger tongue kisses

Nick Tann 0 Comment Daily Brief astronauts, Beauty and Fitness, Brazil, cherry blossoms, China, Colombia, drought, Egypt, El Salvador, India, Indonesia, Islam, Israel, Japan, Kate Middleton, monkeys, Morocco, Muslim Brotherhood, native Indians, Nepal, pigeons, President Obama, protest, students, tiger, Tunisia, World Water Day

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U.S. President Barack Obama visits the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem, the world observes World Water Day with the theme “Water Cooperation,” adepts of Sufism, a mystical form of Islam, self-pierce to earn salvation, a pet tiger plays with a keeper at an Indonesian school and more in today’s daily brief.

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Nov 23, 2012

Nov. 23 Photo Brief: Sidewalk Santas, animal factories protest, naked man climbs Prince George

Nick Tann 0 Comment Daily Brief animal rights, Buddhists, camel, castle, China, chocolate, diving, Egypt, fashion, France, Georgia, ice skating, India, London, Mohamed Morsi, mummy, Muslim Brotherhood, New York, nude, Prince George, Santa Claus, Shitte, Tutankhamen, Vienna, Vietnam

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A fleet of Santas march through Manhattan for America’s 110th Annual Sidewalk Santa Parade, animal rights activist in Vienna simulate medical tests, a naked man brings central London traffic to a standstill by climbing to the top of the statue of Prince George outside the Ministry of Defence and more in today’s daily brief.

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Oct 12, 2012

Oct. 12 Photo Brief: Paddle for Peace in Bali, salute Whitney in L.A., throw rocks in Egypt

Nick Tann 0 Comment Daily Brief Afghanistan, Bali, China, Egypt, flood, Gangnam Style, gay, goat, Grand Prix, haunted house, Indonesia, Italy, Jennifer Hudson, King Juan Carlos, LGBT, meat, Muslim Brotherhood, Nepal, Nobel Peace Prize, Paddle for Peace, serial killer, Spain, surfing, Syria, The European Union, US Army, Usher, Vienna, Whitney Houston

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Surfers remember the victims of the 2002 Bali bombing in Indonesia, singers perform for an upcoming Grammy salute to Whitney Houston, anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators clashes with supporters of Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and more in today’s daily brief.

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Jun 25, 2012

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi wins Egyptian presidential election

Nick Tann 1 Comment World Egypt, elections, Islam, Mohamed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood

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Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsi was officially declared Egypt’s first freely elected president on Sunday after a run-off vote against ousted leader Hosni Mubarak’s former prime minister, Ahmed Shafiq. Morsi supporters erupted in celebration following his victory, while the grief of Shafik supporters settled hard on a nation no stranger to revolutionary results in recent years.

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