Australian Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste formally asks Egypt’s president for…
Australian journalist Peter Greste formally asks Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for a pardon while world…
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Al-Jazeera reporters “deliberately chose to publish false information” says…
Cairo's Criminal Court said the convicted Al-Jazeera journalists “deliberately chose to publish false news to…
‘Devastated’ Peter Greste urges Sisi to pardon Al-Jazeera trio
The Australian journalist Peter Greste has called on Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to pardon him and his…
BREAKING: Egypt gives Al-Jazeera journalists three-year prison sentence
Three al-Jazeera journalists convicted in Egypt of "spreading false news" have been sentenced Saturday to three…
Australian foreign minister warns Egypt of ‘ramifications’ of trying Al…
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop revealed that her country warned Egyptian authorities of “ramifications”…
Al Jazeera’s Greste fears Egyptian Conviction in Absentia
Al Jazeera reporter Peter Greste, deported after spending 400 days in an Egyptian jail on charges that included…
Al Jazeera Journalists due back in Egypt Court today
Two Al Jazeera English journalists are due back on Saturday in an Egyptian court accused of supporting an outlawed…
Egypt’s Top Businessman Naguib Sawiris testifies at Al Jazeera Retrial
Egypt’s business tycoon, Naguib Sawiris, testified Wednesday for the defence at the retrial of two Al-Jazeera…
UPDATE: Egypt adjourns Retrial of two al-Jazeera Journalists to March 8
The retrial of two al-Jazeera journalists who face terror-related charges in Egypt in a case widely criticised by…
Retrial of 2 Al-Jazeera English Journalists in Egypt to begin
The retrial of two Al-Jazeera English journalists who face terror-related charges in a case widely criticized by…
Journalists’ Release in Egypt should mark a New Chapter – HRW
Releasing the two Al Jazeera English journalists detained in Egypt was a positive move, the Human Rights Watch said…
Al Jazeera Trial: Egypt Court frees Journalists on Bail
A court in Egypt has ordered the release on bail of two Al Jazeera journalists, at the start of their retrial on…
Amal Clooney to visit Egypt to push for Journalist’s Release
Amal Clooney has requested a meeting with Egypt’s president to push for the release of jailed Al Jazeera journalist…
Egyptian Court sends Activist Ahmed Douma to jail for Life
An Egyptian court sentenced prominent activist Ahmed Douma to life in prison on Wednesday, judicial sources said,…
Peter Greste Returns Home to Australia after jail in Egypt
Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste has returned to Brisbane, Australia, to be reunited with his family following…
Al-Jazeera Journalist Mohamed Fahmy gives up Egypt Citizenship
Mohamed Fahmy, one of two al-Jazeera journalists still held in Egypt, has renounced his Egyptian citizenship to…
Peter Greste: Al-Jazeera Journalist freed by Egypt
Al-Jazeera journalist Peter Greste has been freed and deported from Egypt and flown to Cyprus, bringing an end to…
Egyptian Judiciary is ‘Independent’: Shoukry to Canadian FM
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Thursday and…
Egypt Minister says Pardon still Possible for Al Jazeera Journalists
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi could still pardon three jailed Al Jazeera journalists who are now facing a…
Australia Working to Bring Al Jazeera Journalist Home: FM
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said Wednesday Australia was engaging daily with the Egyptian government "at the…
Two Jailed Jazeera Journalists Seek Presidential Deportation from Egypt
Two of three Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt have applied to be deported under a new law after the country's…
Hopes dim Egypt to release Australian Al Jazeera journalist soon
Hopes are fading for the release of Australian journalist Peter Greste, who has been in jail in Egypt for a year,…
Australian FM hopeful Egypt will release Al Jazeera Journalist
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Wednesday the case of jailed Australian journalist Peter Greste is…
At Egypt’s Request, Qatar Suspends Al-Jazeera Affiliate in Cairo
The channel has been alone domestically in covering the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's beleaguered political party In…
Mass Death Sentence Questions Egypt’s Judicial Independence – HRW
Mass death sentences are costing Egypt’s judiciary “whatever reputation for independence it once had,” Human Rights…
Decree by Sisi Could Lead Egypt to Free Journalist
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued a law on Wednesday allowing him to deport non-Egyptians convicted of crimes…
Egypt Court Sets 1 January as Date for Al Jazeera Staff Appeal
A Cairo Court has set 1 January as the date for an appeals session for Al Jazeera English journalists…
Australian Companies Urged to Invest in Egypt As It Rebuilds After the Revolution
Egypt is urging the Australian Government to remove the travel warning for visitors and to foster agricultural…
Al-Jazeera Team Did “Devil’s” Work, Says Egyptian Judge
An Egyptian judge released his reasoning for harsh sentences issued against three Al-Jazeera journalists, saying…
Peter Greste: Egypt Ambassador Concedes Many See Case As Backward Step
Egypt's ambassador to Australia says he would love to see jailed Australian journalist Peter Greste reunited with…
Australians Seek Egypt Boycott Following Journalist Verdict
Australians vented their outrage Monday and threatened to boycott Egypt as journalist Peter Greste was jailed for…
Egypt’s Worldwide Envoys Prepare for Backlash over Al Jazeera Verdict
Egyptian ambassadors worldwide are bracing for a diplomatic storm following Monday's sentencing of three Al Jazeera…
UK Summons Egypt Envoy, Appalled by ‘Unacceptable’ Verdicts on Journalists
UK Foreign Secretary appalled by an Egyptian court returning guilty verdicts against Egyptian and international…
Al Jazeera Journalists Await Verdict from Egyptian Court
After six months in detention and four on trial, three Al Jazeera journalists will learn on Monday whether they…
British Foreign Secretary Criticises Detention of Journalists in Egypt
In statements made marking World Press Freedom Day, British Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the detention…
US Warns Egypt Not to Target Media
A US diplomat pressed Cairo to respect "basic rights and freedoms" Thursday, warning that Egypt's stability and…
Al-Jazeera Journalists to Go on Trial in Egypt
Twenty journalists, including four foreigners, are to go on trial in the Egyptian capital, Cairo. They face…
Germany Voices Concern over Egypt Media Freedom
Germany’s foreign minister voiced concern Wednesday over media freedom in Egypt, which has detained a number of…
Rights Groups Condemn Egypt over Jazeera Crew Trial
Global rights groups have strongly condemned Egypt's decision to try journalists working for Qatari-owned…