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Military council undecided on shortening Shura Council elections
Egypt
December 27, 2011
Military council undecided on shortening Shura Council elections
The military council has not yet responded to a suggestion to shorten elections to the Shura Council, Egypt’s upper house…
Rights group: Trial for ‘Hitler’s ovens’ comment set for February
Egypt
December 27, 2011
Rights group: Trial for ‘Hitler’s ovens’ comment set for February
A trial date for 1 February has been set for a case filed against General Abdel Moneim Kato, an adviser…
Veterinarian activists call for independent syndicate following election
Egypt
December 27, 2011
Veterinarian activists call for independent syndicate following election
Veterinarian activists have called for establishing an independent syndicate after a candidate endorsed by the Muslim Brotherhood won leadership on…
IMF cancels planned Cairo visit to negotiate loan
Business
December 26, 2011
IMF cancels planned Cairo visit to negotiate loan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cancelled a planned January visit in Cairo to negotiate a loan of US$3.2 billion, an…
Damietta petrochemical factories destroy fisheries
Environment
December 25, 2011
Damietta petrochemical factories destroy fisheries
A new report revealed that fishing of the coast of Damietta governorate is at risk due to pollution.
Presidential candidate stresses his good relations with SCAF
Egypt
December 22, 2011
Presidential candidate stresses his good relations with SCAF
At a conference organized by the Canada Egypt Business Council on Wednesday, Lieutenant General Ahmed Shafiq, who is running in…
Experts criticize official claims of hidden plot to ignite civil war
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Experts criticize official claims of hidden plot to ignite civil war
Egyptian experts have dismissed the ruling military council’s warnings of a secret plot to destroy the state, calling it an…
Man arrested in connection with arson at Egyptian Scientific Institute
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Man arrested in connection with arson at Egyptian Scientific Institute
Police have arrested a man who allegedly took part in the burning of the Egyptian Scientific Institute and stole books…
Brotherhood opposes handover of power before June
Egypt
December 21, 2011
Brotherhood opposes handover of power before June
The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party has rejected an initiative called for by other parties and political movements for…