Egypt Mursi trial judge escapes car bombing. There were no casualties

A car bomb exploded in Cairo on Friday unsuccessfully targeting a judge who is trying a case against supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi, a security source told Ahram Online.

Turkey detains over 6,000 in wake of failed coup bid

The Turkish government accelerated its crackdown on alleged plotters of the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with the justice minister saying Sunday that 6,000 people had been detained in the investigation.

2,745 judges, prosecutors arrested in Turkey for complicity in coup attempt

Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 2,745 judges and prosecutors on charges of complicity in coup attempt, the NTV television said on Saturday.

Media: Over 2,700 judges removed from duty following failed coup attempt

Turkish authorities have dismissed 2,745 judges at various levels after an attempted military coup, Sky News Arabia reported on Saturday.