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Draft constitution marginalizes constitutional court: legal expert

Draft constitution marginalizes constitutional court: legal expert

The initial draft of the new constitution issued last week renders the Supreme Constitutional Court ineffective, said one of document's…
Egypt must free Christian held for blasphemy over film: Amnesty

Egypt must free Christian held for blasphemy over film: Amnesty

An Egyptian Coptic Christian arrested on suspicion of posting online an anti-Islam film that ignited Muslim protests around the world…
The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary

The judicial thorn: Islamists fight tough battle for the judiciary

Just a few hours after judges heard about President Mohamed Morsy’s decision to dismiss the public prosecutor, they were able…
Interior Ministry warns of possible jihadi operations in South Sinai

Interior Ministry warns of possible jihadi operations in South Sinai

The Interior Ministry warned all police stations and security forces in South Sinai of the need to be on alert…
Abu Ismail campaign manager calls Sharia opponents ‘unbelievers’

Abu Ismail campaign manager calls Sharia opponents ‘unbelievers’

Salafi Sheikh Hazem Salah Abu Ismail’s campaign manager Sheikh Gamal Saber said Tuesday that the people who oppose the application…
Papal finalist elections on 29 October, name drawing on 4 November

Papal finalist elections on 29 October, name drawing on 4 November

The Coptic Orthodox Church has announced that the papal elections would be held on 29 October instead of 24 November,…
Business tycoon detained on illicit gain charges

Business tycoon detained on illicit gain charges

The Illicit Gains Authority on Tuesday detained business tycoon Ibrahim Kamel, member of the dissolved National Democratic Party, for 15…
Public prosecutor investigates Brotherhood charges over Friday protest

Public prosecutor investigates Brotherhood charges over Friday protest

Public Prosecutor Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on Tuesday ordered investigation into charges filed by Muslim Brotherhood lawyers accusing protesters of assaulting…
Constituent Assembly to vote on final constitution draft in November

Constituent Assembly to vote on final constitution draft in November

Constituent Assembly head Hossam al-Gheriany said Tuesday that the assembly would vote on the final draft of the constitution in…
Draft constitution seeks to safeguard Morsy’s presidency

Draft constitution seeks to safeguard Morsy’s presidency

Draft articles proposed by the Constituent Assembly, the body drafting Egypt’s constitution, seek to guarantee that President Mohamed Morsy completes…
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