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Your world in pictures: April 22 -- 26

Slideshow | Your world in pictures: April 22 -- 26

26 Apr 2013 14:39
From Egyptian protesters to the legalisation of same-sex marriage in France, we showcase some of the best photographs taken around the world this week.
Egypt's Mubarak back in prison to await retrial

Egypt's Mubarak back in prison to await retrial

18 Apr 2013 13:10 - AFP
Hosni Mubarak has been transferred from a military hospital back to prison to await a May retrial over his role in the deaths of protesters in 2011.
Mubarak's release ordered over killings; held on other charges

Mubarak's release ordered over killings; held on other charges

15 Apr 2013 14:10 - AFP
An Egyptian court has ordered the release of former president Hosni Mubarak over the deaths of protesters in January 2011.
Egypt's Morsi wants Parliament elections in April

Egypt's Morsi wants Parliament elections in April

22 Feb 2013 11:27 - Maggie Michael
Egypt's president has called parliamentary elections for April in an effort to assuage mounting frustration over continued turmoil on the streets.
Amnesty: Morsi must protect women from sexual violence in Egypt

Amnesty: Morsi must protect women from sexual violence in Egypt

06 Feb 2013 17:46 - AFP
Amnesty International has urged President Mohamed Morsi to take "drastic steps" to end sexual violence against women in Egypt.
Protests flare on Egypt's second revolution anniversary

Protests flare on Egypt's second revolution anniversary

25 Jan 2013 15:58 - Ahmed el-Shemi and Tom Perry
Egypt's youths have fought police in Cairo and Alexandria on the second anniversary of the revolt that toppled Hosni Mubarak.
Egyptian referendum causes clashes in Alexandria

Egyptian referendum causes clashes in Alexandria

14 Dec 2012 16:46 - Sapa-AFP
Stone-throwing clashes have broken out in the Egyptian city of Alexandria between Islamists and opposition protesters.
Morsi's request for dialogue turned down by opposition group

Morsi's request for dialogue turned down by opposition group

07 Dec 2012 14:40 - Reuters
Egypt's main opposition coalition has stated that it would not take part in a dialogue proposed by President Mohamed Morsi.
Egypt's president stands by his decrees

Egypt's president stands by his decrees

27 Nov 2012 10:24 - Sapa-AP
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi told the country's top judges that he did not infringe on their authority when he seized near absolute powers.
Egypt's president decrees pardon for protestors

Egypt's president decrees pardon for protestors

09 Oct 2012 09:18 - Sarah El Deeb
Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi has pardoned those charged or convicted of acts "in support of the revolution" since the beginning of the uprising.
Egypt's Morsi assumes major role in Middle East

Egypt's Morsi assumes major role in Middle East

27 Sep 2012 09:57 - Steven R Hurst
Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi has assigned himself the heavyweight role in the Middle East, saying civil war in Syria is the "tragedy of the age".
Ambassador's death: Justice will be done, vows Obama

Ambassador's death: Justice will be done, vows Obama

13 Sep 2012 06:55 - Ewen MacAskill, Ian Black,
Barack Obama has underscored the bond between the US and Libya, but vowed to hunt down those behind the possibly premeditated killing of the US envoy.
Google blocks Muhammad film clip in Egypt and Libya

Google blocks Muhammad film clip in Egypt and Libya

13 Sep 2012 06:52 - Gerry Shih, Sue Zeidler,
YouTube says it will not remove a film mocking the Prophet Muhammad entirely from the site, but it has blocked access to the clip in Egypt and Libya.
UK accused of dragging heels on Mubarak regime assets

UK accused of dragging heels on Mubarak regime assets

03 Sep 2012 08:06 - Guardian Reporter
The British government has come under fire for allowing members of the former Egyptian dictatorship to retain assets in the UK.
Egypt's Qandil to announce new cabinet

Egypt's Qandil to announce new cabinet

28 Jul 2012 17:37 - Sapa-AFP
Egypt's new prime minister will announce a cabinet on Thursday almost a month after Mohamed Morsi took office amid a power struggle with the military.
Mubarak legacy overshadows Egypt elections

Mubarak legacy overshadows Egypt elections

12 Jun 2012 17:15 - Edmund Blair
Speculation about Hosni Mubarak's health has riveted Egyptians since he was sent to jail, a reminder that his legacy still looms ahead of elections.
Mubarak suffers 'health crisis' following sentencing

Mubarak suffers 'health crisis' following sentencing

02 Jun 2012 15:05 - Reuters, AFP,
The health of ousted president Hosni Mubarak deteriorated when he reached prison hours after a court sentenced him to life in official media reported.
Hosni Mubarak gets life sentence

Hosni Mubarak gets life sentence

02 Jun 2012 10:56 - Dina Zayed
An Egyptian Court has sentenced Mubarak to life in prison after convicting him of involvement in the murder of protesters during last year's uprisings
Take Mubarak and those with him, Egyptians beg

Take Mubarak and those with him, Egyptians beg

02 Jun 2012 08:47 - Edmund Blair
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, will hear a judge rule on whether he is guilty of graft and complicity in the killing of protesters.
Candidate blasts Egypt elections as dishonest

Candidate blasts Egypt elections as dishonest

28 May 2012 14:49 - Shaimaa Fayed
A moderate Islamist candidate has denounced Egypt's first round presidential poll as dishonest in the strongest criticism yet of the historic vote.

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