The number of people killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces in the wake of a deadly football riot rose to 11 today, security officials said, as demonstrations continued in Cairo.

The number of people killed in clashes with Egyptian security forces in the wake of a deadly football riot rose to eight today, security officials said, as demonstrations continued in Cairo.

Police in Cairo fired salvos of tear gas and birdshot at rock-throwing protesters as popular anger over a deadly football riot spilled over into a second day of street violence that left five people dead and more than 1,500 injured, doctors and health officials said.

Three people have been shot dead in clashes between Egyptian police and protesters angry over a football match riot that left 74 dead.

Tens of thousands of Egyptians have gathered to mark the first anniversary of the country’s 2011 uprising, with liberals and Islamists on different sides of Cairo’s Tahrir Square in a reflection of the deep political divides.

EGYPT will celebrate with pomp and parade the revolt that unseated president Hosni Mubarak, making January 25 an official public holiday, said a member of the ruling military council last night.

THE trial of Hosni Mubarak resumed yesterday amid speculation that a recent acquittal of policemen tried for killing Egyptian protesters could be a prelude to the dismissal of charges against the ousted leader.

The trial of Hosni Mubarak has resumed in Egypt amid speculation that the recent acquittal of policemen tried for killing protesters could be a prelude to the dismissal of charges against the ousted leader.

A prominent Egyptian blogger accused of attacking soldiers during deadly clashes was released today after nearly two months in detention, during which he became a symbol of the pro-democracy activists’ struggle to end military rule in Egypt.

EGYPT’s army ruler warned yesterday he would not tolerate any pressure ahead of new protests demanding that he step down on the eve of the country’s first elections since the January revolution.

Egypt’s military rulers rejected protesters’ demands for them to step down immediately and said they would start the first round of parliamentary elections on time next week, despite serious unrest in Cairo and other cities.

Egypt’s parliamentary elections will be held on schedule next week despite spreading unrest, the country’s military leaders said today.

Police and protesters demanding that Egypt’s ruling military council step down are observing a truce after five days of deadly street battles in which at least 40 people died.

International criticism of Egypt’s military rulers mounted today as police clashed for a fifth day with protesters demanding the generals relinquish power immediately.

Egyptians responded to a call for a mass protest by flowing on to Tahrir Square today as calls continued for the country’s military rulers to step down.

Egypt’s civilian cabinet offered to resign after three days of violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Tahrir Square – but the action failed to satisfy protesters deeply frustrated with the new military rulers.

Egyptian doctors said tonight that three people have been killed in a police and army assault to evict protesters at Cairo’s central Tahrir Square.

Doctors say at least three people have been killed in today's violence in the Egyptian capital.

Firing tear gas and rubber bullets, Egyptian riot police clashed for a second day with thousands of rock-throwing protesters demanding that the ruling military quickly announce a date to hand over power to an elected government.

Egyptian riot police firing tear gas and rubber bullets stormed into Cairo’s Tahrir Square today to dismantle a protest tent camp, setting off intense clashes which injured at least 507 people.

EGYPT’S deputy prime minister has resigned over clashes that killed 25 people, mainly Coptic Christians, amid mounting anger at the ruling military and calls for the premier to quit.

Flames lit up central Cairo, where massive clashes raged yesterday, drawing Christians angry over a recent church attack, hard-line Muslims and Egyptian security forces.

Thousands of Egyptians are demonstrating against the pace of reform under the country’s military rulers.

BRITISH Prime Minister David Cameron yesterday became the first foreign leader to visit Cairo since the fall of Hosni Mubarak, styling himself as the friend of a revolution that remains unfinished.

Egypt’s long-banned fundamental Islamic rivals to the deposed president today declared they would seek power as a political party in the wake of the country’s revolution.

Egypt’s military has stepped in to “safeguard the country” and assured protesters that President Hosni Mubarak will meet their demands.

The Egyptian military guarded thousands of protesters pouring into Cairo’s main square today in an attempt to drive out President Hosni Mubarak.

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has sworn in a new Cabinet, replacing one dissolved as a concession to unprecedented anti-government protests.

Fighter jets swooped low over Cairo today in what appeared to be an attempt by the military to show its control of a city beset by looting, armed robbery and anti-government protests.