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Nour Party names Younis Makhyoun new chief

Nour Party names Younis Makhyoun new chief

After losing some of its most prominent members to a new political party, the Salafi-oriented Nour Party chose Younis Makhyoun…
Human rights organizations condemn military trial of reporter

Human rights organizations condemn military trial of reporter

Ismailia Military Court extended journalist Mohamed Sabry’s detention and postponed his case until 15 January, as several human rights organizations…
Border troops arrest 15 undocumented migrants

Border troops arrest 15 undocumented migrants

Security services intercepted 15 migrants Wednesday while they were attempting to cross into Israel. Border guards spotted the group in…
Nagaa Hammadi policemen strike to protest colleague’s killing

Nagaa Hammadi policemen strike to protest colleague’s killing

Policemen in the Upper Egyptian town of Nagaa Hammadi staged a strike Wednesday to protest the killing of their colleague…
Interrogations over assault on judge delayed due to bad weather

Interrogations over assault on judge delayed due to bad weather

An investigating judge delayed the interrogation of defendants in the case over an assault on the head of the Judges…
Saudi court to rule on Egyptian lawyer’s case Tuesday

Saudi court to rule on Egyptian lawyer’s case Tuesday

A Jeddah court is expected to rule next week on drug smuggling charges against Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawy. Gizawy was…
UAE interrogating women’s organization members over alleged coup plot

UAE interrogating women’s organization members over alleged coup plot

Emirati authorities began Wednesday interrogating members of a women's organization whom they accuse of trying to seize power. Emirati news…
The case of Egyptian detainees in the UAE is increasingly politicized

The case of Egyptian detainees in the UAE is increasingly politicized

The case of 11 Egyptians detained in the United Arab Emirates reflects a tense relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood-led regime…
Wednesday’s papers: Al-Watan goes Islamist

Wednesday’s papers: Al-Watan goes Islamist

Privately owned Al-Watan newspaper attempts a new approach Wednesday in its criticism of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. The paper announces…
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