Cairo clashes leave 7 deadJuly 16, 2013 - 14:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Seven people have been killed in Cairo in overnight clashes between security forces and supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi, BBC News reported. Police used tear gas to drive back protesters, some hurling rocks, who had blocked a main road in the capital. The clashes came as a senior US envoy visited Egypt, saying it had been given a "second chance" at democracy. William Burns met interim leaders but was snubbed by rival groups, including Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood. Morsi was ousted on 3 July in what many have said was a military coup. The army says it was fulfilling the demands of the people after mass anti-Morsi protests. Monday July 15 battles erupted after hundreds of angry protesters blocked the 6 October bridge, a major arterial route. Police fired tear gas to try to break up the blockade, and protesters responded by throwing stones. Other clashes broke out in the Giza district, at the south-west end. The head of Egypt's emergency services, Mohamed Sultan, said two people had died on or around the bridge and five in Giza. State media said 261 people were injured in the clashes, which lasted into the early hours of Tuesday. Sultan said security personnel were among the casualties. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |