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Former Libyan official to be detained for 30 days
Egypt
March 19, 2013
Former Libyan official to be detained for 30 days
Egyptian security arrested Ahmed Qadhafi al-Dam, former general coordinator of Egyptian-Libyan relations at his home in Zamalek, in the early…
Fuel shortage violence leads to deaths and injuries
Egypt
March 19, 2013
Fuel shortage violence leads to deaths and injuries
Violence associated with an escalating diesel fuel shortage occurred in several governorates across Egypt on Sunday.
Moussa: time not suitable for elections
Egypt
March 19, 2013
Moussa: time not suitable for elections
Conference Party Chief Amr Moussa, leading member of the National Salvation Front (NSF) said on Monday that it is…
Salafi leader arrested in deadly Shubra family feud
Egypt
March 19, 2013
Salafi leader arrested in deadly Shubra family feud
Police arrested prominent Salafi leader Gamal Saber on Tuesday in connection with a deadly family feud in Shubra district that…
First civilian police company to be established
Egypt
March 18, 2013
First civilian police company to be established
The first civil police company will be established in Assiut, an enthusiast of the idea of civil police in…
Minister threatens to sue striking bakers
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Minister threatens to sue striking bakers
All "reckless" bakeries that respond to calls for civil disobedience will be shut down, warned Supply Minister Bassem Ouda on…
Chief editor resigns from Supreme Council for Journalism
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Chief editor resigns from Supreme Council for Journalism
Khaled Salah, editor-in-chief of the independent daily Youm7 newspaper and member of the Supreme Council for Journalism, announced his resignation…
Prosecutor general issues gag order on Mubarak corruption case
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Prosecutor general issues gag order on Mubarak corruption case
Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah issued a gag order on investigations into President Hosni Mubarak's alleged misappropriation of state funds. The…
Justice Ministry drafting law to ensure president’s accountability
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Justice Ministry drafting law to ensure president’s accountability
The Justice Ministry is drafting a new law to guarantee accountability for the president. “The committee assigned by Justice Ministry…
Blaze destroys market in Red Sea town
Egypt
March 18, 2013
Blaze destroys market in Red Sea town
The international market in Shalateen City, Red Sea Governorate, went up in flames on Monday, destroying dozens of stores and…