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Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution

Islamists and secularists line up to criticize draft constitution

The murky constitution drafting process, which has long been criticized by secularists for being hijacked by Islamists, is today the…
61 Egyptian pilgrims died during hajj

61 Egyptian pilgrims died during hajj

At least 61 Egyptian pilgrims died during the hajj this year, Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Ali al-Ashiry said…
Farid al-Deeb terminates representation of steel tycoon Ezz

Farid al-Deeb terminates representation of steel tycoon Ezz

In a surprise move on Wednesday, attorney Farid al-Deeb dropped Ahmed Ezz as a client by sending one of his…
New lawsuits against interior minister over prisoner compensation

New lawsuits against interior minister over prisoner compensation

Ibrahim Ali, lawyer for Jama'a al-Islamiya, on Wednesday said he has filed five new lawsuits against Interior Minister Ahmed Gamal…
Sabbahi says will press for new Constituent Assembly

Sabbahi says will press for new Constituent Assembly

Hamdeen Sabbahi, founder of the Popular Current and a former presidential candidate, said he will work with other political powers…
Nubians demand constitutional recognition of land rights

Nubians demand constitutional recognition of land rights

As the Nubian Unity Conference in Aswan concluded on Wednesday, participants asserted the necessity that the new constitution recognize the…
Of real and fake alarms: ‘Terrorist’ arrests raises concerns over threat’s veracity

Of real and fake alarms: ‘Terrorist’ arrests raises concerns over threat’s veracity

A police raid last week on a Nasr City apartment housing an alleged terrorist cell has raised concerns about the…
Egyptian ambassador says verdict against Hezbollah fugitive stands

Egyptian ambassador says verdict against Hezbollah fugitive stands

Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashraf Hamdy said cases that were brought against a member of Hezbollah who escaped from an…
Pakistan president invites Morsy to Islamic countries summit

Pakistan president invites Morsy to Islamic countries summit

President Mohamed Morsy received from his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday a letter of invitation to attend the…
Centamin to appeal gold mine ruling

Centamin to appeal gold mine ruling

London-listed gold miner Centamin will appeal against an Egyptian court ruling that has declared invalid its rights to operate the…
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