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Christian girl abduction could cause sectarian crisis, says women’s council head

Christian girl abduction could cause sectarian crisis, says women’s council head

The Salafi Front’s statements about a Christian girl in Matrouh Governorate who allegedly converted to Islam could lead to sectarian…
Salafi leader denies he said Sinai youths spying for Israel

Salafi leader denies he said Sinai youths spying for Israel

A Salafi leader in North Sinai has denied rumors that he provided information to the Egyptian government about youths in…
As NGO trial wraps up, fears for civil society’s future

As NGO trial wraps up, fears for civil society’s future

Sherif Mansour was safely ensconced in Washington, DC last year when the Egyptian government brought charges against him and 42…
Suspects in Cairo ‘terrorist cell’ deny charges, claim torture

Suspects in Cairo ‘terrorist cell’ deny charges, claim torture

Twelve terrorism suspects arrested in Cairo's Nasr City last week have denied the charges filed against them, while a lawyer…
UK to form team to repatriate Egyptian funds

UK to form team to repatriate Egyptian funds

Britain is forming a team from several government departments to push efforts to freeze funds that were transferred abroad by…
Egyptian dies in Riyadh fuel truck explosion

Egyptian dies in Riyadh fuel truck explosion

Egyptian Consul to Saudi Arabia Hossam Eissa has said preliminary reports indicate that an Egyptian died in a fuel truck…
Striking doctors march, but government standing firm

Striking doctors march, but government standing firm

Nearly 1,000 striking doctors escalated their protest by forming a human chain from the Doctors Syndicate to the Health Ministry…
Former agriculture minister warns against importing US seed potatoes

Former agriculture minister warns against importing US seed potatoes

Former Agriculture Minister Salah Youssef has warned against importing seed potatoes from the United States, as they bear mold structures…
Disappearance of Coptic minor raises allegations of forced marriage, conversion

Disappearance of Coptic minor raises allegations of forced marriage, conversion

The disappearance of a Coptic minor in the coastal city of Matrouh, has sparked a conflict between a Salafi organization,…
Morsy delegates some emergency powers to Qandil

Morsy delegates some emergency powers to Qandil

President Mohamed Morsy on Tuesday delegated Prime Minister Hesham Qandil some powers granted by Emergency Law No.162 of 1958 concerning…
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