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Mubarak in court to face murder, corruption charge

Mubarak in court to face murder, corruption charge

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Egypt's fallen president Hosni Mubarak returned to a court on Monday, wheeled on a stretcher, to answer charges of killing 800 pro-democracy protesters. Mubarak, along with his two sons Alaa and Gamal, was in a dock in a cage built for his safety. He was flown in by a helicopter from a Cairo hospital where he had been detained since his first court appearance on August 3.

Ex-dictator Mubarak wins appeal but remains in jail

Ex-dictator Mubarak wins appeal but remains in jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Deposed Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak on Monday won an appeal for his release over the killing of hundreds of protesters during the revolution that toppled his dictatorial regime. An Appeals Court examined a request submitted by Mubarak's lawyer Farid al-Deeb for the release of the 84-year-old on the grounds that the period of provisional detention has expired.

IMAGES: Egypt celebrates Mubarak's fall with victory march

IMAGES: Egypt celebrates Mubarak's fall with victory march

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Waving flags and playing musical instruments, tens of thousands of Egyptians on Friday packed Cairo's Tahrir Square, the hub of the 18-day revolt that toppled President Hosni Mubarak, for a "victory march" and to keep up pressure on the new military rulers to carry out democratic reforms.

Mubarak leads Sri Lanka to narrow win

Mubarak leads Sri Lanka to narrow win

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Jehan Mubarak scored an unbeaten 60 to guide Sri Lanka to a narrow two-wicket win over Zimbabwe on Friday, giving the visitors a 4-0 lead in the five-match series. Zimbabwe, put in to bat, were skittled for 146 in 46.3 overs as spinner Ajantha Mendis took six for 29.

'Mirzapur 3 Is So Conflicted'

'Mirzapur 3 Is So Conflicted'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'There's deep-seated revenge and at the same time, longing.'

Chharri Mubarak procession will not stop: Mahant

Chharri Mubarak procession will not stop: Mahant

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

"Whether I should perform this or not is what I had said," Mahant said.

Sara Has A Question For You

Sara Has A Question For You

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Rashmika has some advice... Sunny takes in the desert air... Nimrat shows us what April's been like so far...

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Kuwait fire: IAF aircraft to bring back mortal remains of Indians

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities are conducting DNA tests on the bodies of those killed in the devastating fire incident in southern Kuwait's Mangaf area and an Indian Air Force aircraft is on standby to bring back the mortal remains of Indians killed in the incident, officials said on Thursday.

Prosecutors seek death sentence for Mubarak over 'mass killings'

Prosecutors seek death sentence for Mubarak over 'mass killings'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Prosecutors have demanded the death sentence for former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak on charges of killing thousands of protestors during the uprising against his 30-year rule in the country. Mustafa Khater, one of the prosecution team members, also demanded the death sentence for Mubarak's security chief and four top police commanders, who are currently undergoing trial in the same case. Mubarak's two sons, Gamal and Alaa, are facing corruption charges in the same trial.

Egypt: Mubarak's courtroom denial becomes ringtone

Egypt: Mubarak's courtroom denial becomes ringtone

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's courtroom remarks have reportedly become popular ringtones in his native country. The 83-year-old former president appeared at a special ourt in Cairo on Wednesday to face charges of corruption and the unlawful killing of over 850 protesters during the Tahrir Square revolution that forced him from power.

Mubarak denies ordering Egyptian protesters shot,

Mubarak denies ordering Egyptian protesters shot,

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is "very sad and sorry" over accusations that he ordered live ammunition be fired on protesters during an uprising that toppled his regime, his attorney said on Monday.

Mubarak trial adjourned to September 7

Mubarak trial adjourned to September 7

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

The trial of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was Monday adjourned to Tuesday as a top police general and three other key witness made crucial depositions in a court.

Egypt army backs Mubarak; protestors furious

Egypt army backs Mubarak; protestors furious

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Egypt military on Friday issued a statement guaranteeing free and fair elections in the country, in the wake of President Hosni Mubarak's refusal to step down.

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

Mubarak's family flees to London: Report

Mubarak's family flees to London: Report

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

The panic-stricken family of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has reportedly fled Egypt for the luxurious refuge of their 8.5 million pound townhouse in London, a media report said on Thursday.

'Mubarak has moved his assets to the Gulf states'

'Mubarak has moved his assets to the Gulf states'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has reportedly moved his family assets from European banks to institutions in Gulf region after Swiss authorities took steps to freeze his foreign accounts.According to channel, former president is believed to have transferred a fortune to friendly Arab states, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Saudi king defies US, offers to stand by Mubarak

Saudi king defies US, offers to stand by Mubarak

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Amid growing pressure on the embattled Egyptian president to quit office, Saudi Arabia has threatened to prop up Hosni Mubarak if the United States tries to force a swift change of regime in Egypt, the media reported on Thursday.

Egypt's youth vow to step up anti-Mubarak protests

Egypt's youth vow to step up anti-Mubarak protests

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Embattled Egypt President Honsi Mubarak's regime has offered them a string of concessions ranging from pay hikes, constitutional reforms, freeing media and promise to lift emergency curbs, but tens of thousands of youths on a historic sit-in in the heart of the capital have vowed fresh struggle till they end his 30-year rule.

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Kuwaiti authorities identify bodies of 45 Indians; vows prompt probe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Kuwaiti authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers in the Gulf Kingdom, a top official said on Thursday.

Egypt prosecutor to appeal Mubarak's 'light' verdict

Egypt prosecutor to appeal Mubarak's 'light' verdict

Rediff.com3 Jun 2012

Egypt's state prosecutor will appeal against the ruling in Hosni Mubarak's trial, which acquitted him and his two sons on corruption charges, as thousands of enraged protesters hit the streets across the country on Sunday against the "light" sentence given to the ousted President.

Mubarak could quit today, says CIA chief

Mubarak could quit today, says CIA chief

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Egypt's military council was scheduled to meet on Thursday, without Hosni Mubarak, its leader, in a move that points to the fact that the Egyptian leader could step down.

Mubarak gets uniform, prisoner number in jail

Mubarak gets uniform, prisoner number in jail

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Hosni Mubarak, the fallen Pharaoh of Egypt, began his life sentence in a prison hospital in Cairo with a freshly assigned prisoner number, a blue uniform that he stubbornly refused to wear, and a visit by his wife.

'Don't be selfish in prayer by praying for yourself'

'Don't be selfish in prayer by praying for yourself'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Pray for others too and stand a better chance of having your prayers answered.'

Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak, wishes Obama

Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak, wishes Obama

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

On the occasion of Diwali, celebrated in India and across the globe on Wednesday, United States President Barack Obama wished those celebrating the festival a Happy Diwali and Saal Mubarak.

Mubarak fined $34 million for damaging economy

Mubarak fined $34 million for damaging economy

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been fined $34 million for "damaging the economy" by enforcing a shutdown of telephone and internet connections during the country's popular uprising. In the first clear ruling against the 83-year-old Egyptian dictator since he left office in February, a Cairo court slapped a fine of $34 million (20 million pounds) for cutting off access to internet and mobile phone services.

Egypt will sink in chaos if I step down: Mubarak

Egypt will sink in chaos if I step down: Mubarak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has said he is "fed up" and wants to quit but fears that the nation will "sink in chaos" if he steps down.

Mubarak's regime was corrupt, unjust: Al Qaeda

Mubarak's regime was corrupt, unjust: Al Qaeda

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Osama bin Laden's terrorist deputy has reportedly released his new audio message on the internet, the first message from Al Qaeda since the unrest in Egypt began, terming the ousted President Hosni Mubarak's government as a 'suppressive regime that had ruled the people with suppressive forces'.

Egypt freezes Mubarak's assets, imposes travel ban

Egypt freezes Mubarak's assets, imposes travel ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Egypt on Monday imposed a freeze on the assets of ousted president Hosni Mubarak and his family and imposed a travel ban on him and his clan; two weeks after a mass uprising threw out his regime. The move comes close on the heels of an order seeking the freezing of the family's financial assets in foreign countries, following which the foreign ministry approached foreign governments and financial institutions. The ban would apply to his wife Suzanne and two sons.

Egypt crisis: Mass protests against Mubarak escalate

Egypt crisis: Mass protests against Mubarak escalate

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with police in several cities in Egypt after noon prayers today in a major escalation of nationwide demonstrations which gained momentum after pro-democracy leader Mohamed ElBaradei joined the wave of protests.

In PHOTOS: Hosni Mubarak gets life term, Egypt celebrates

In PHOTOS: Hosni Mubarak gets life term, Egypt celebrates

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was on Saturday sentenced to life in prison after a court in Cairo found him guilty of complicity in the killing of protesters during a popular uprising against his 30-year rule last year.

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Romance, Comedy, Mystery: Wide Variety On OTT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Mystery, horror, biopics, documentaries, fantasy, romance, comedy, coming-of-age, pick the genre you like from the wide variety on OTT this week.

Pakistani fisherman sells rare fish for Rs 70 million!

Pakistani fisherman sells rare fish for Rs 70 million!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

A fisherman in Pakistan's Karachi city became a millionaire overnight after auctioning a haul of rare fish which has many medicinal properties.

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Eid Mubarak: Hugs, selfies, tweets & more

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

After a pious month of fasting and prayers, Muslims across the world celebrated Eid with great fervour.

Egypt heads for polls; Mubarak, son may vote

Egypt heads for polls; Mubarak, son may vote

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Over 52 million Egyptians will vote to choose their president in the first-ever competitive elections to be held on Wednesday. The voters will have to choose from 12 candidates, Islamists and secularists, in the two-day elections.

'300 Kilos Of Jewellery Were Crafted For Heeramandi'

'300 Kilos Of Jewellery Were Crafted For Heeramandi'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

'Over a span of three years, our entire studio was devoted to Heeramandi.'

In a cage, Mubarak faces trial for murder

In a cage, Mubarak faces trial for murder

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Five months after a popular uprising ousted him from nearly three decades of absolute power, deposed president Hosni Mubarak was flown into Cairo on Wednesday to face trial for murder and corruption.

'Limited staff, unlimited work': Evacuees laud Indian embassy in Sudan

'Limited staff, unlimited work': Evacuees laud Indian embassy in Sudan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Evacuees passengers, who landed in Mumbai on Thursday, narrated their harrowing experiences of the last seven days.

Don't leave Egypt, army tells Mubarak's aides

Don't leave Egypt, army tells Mubarak's aides

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

A day after the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian military on Saturday banned top officials from travelling outside the country to ensure that former presidential loyalists don't flee.The ban comes into force immediately, an official announcement from the new regime said as the army removed barricades and barbed wires from around Tahrir Square. The Egyptian capital limped back to normalcy after 18-days of turmoil.

Egypt seeks freeze of assets of Mubarak aides

Egypt seeks freeze of assets of Mubarak aides

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Days after the toppling of the regime, the Egyptian military led government has asked the US and European Union to freeze the assets of top henchmen of ousted president Hosni Mubarak, but has remained mum on the bounty of the deposed president.

Mubarak's wife to hand over assets worth $3 mn

Mubarak's wife to hand over assets worth $3 mn

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Suzanne Thabet, the wife of Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak, was granted bail in a corruption probe after agreeing to hand over her assets amounting to over $3 million and a villa to the government. Suzanne was taken into custody on Friday after being questioned by anti-corruption investigators, probing allegations that she abused her position to amass illicit wealth. Egypt's public prosecutor on Tuesday ordered the release of the former first lady on bail.