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Shura Council to keep editors-in-chief of state-run newspapers for time being

Shura Council to keep editors-in-chief of state-run newspapers for time being

The Shura Council’s general committee, scheduled to meet Monday, is expected to keep the current editors-in-chief of state-owned newspapers in…
3.9 earthquake hits Hurghada, no victims

3.9 earthquake hits Hurghada, no victims

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale hit Hurghada at 4:31 am, seismic stations at the National Research Institute…
Foreign Ministry seeks release of 12 Egyptians detained in Syria

Foreign Ministry seeks release of 12 Egyptians detained in Syria

Twelve Egyptians have been arrested and detained by Syrian security for allegedly entering the country illegally, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry…
Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated

Meet your presidential candidate: Mansour Hassan, the resuscitated

For almost three decades, Mansour Hassan, a former stalwart of Anwar Sadat’s regime, remained aloof from the political arena. But today,…
Deputy speaker says Parliament to work on PM removal

Deputy speaker says Parliament to work on PM removal

Parliament members were not prejudiced against the government during a Parliament questioning Sunday, People’s Assembly Deputy Speaker Ashraf Thabet has…
Egypt ambassador in UAE says not involved in talks after Brotherhood criticism

Egypt ambassador in UAE says not involved in talks after Brotherhood criticism

Egyptian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Tamer Mansour has denied reports that the Emirati Foreign Ministry contacted embassy officials…
‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings

‘Virginity test’ doctor acquittal reveals military judiciary shortcomings

Disappointed but not surprised, lawyers and supporters of Samira Ibrahim blamed a verdict issued Sunday acquitting the military doctor that…
Government won’t resign, says official

Government won’t resign, says official

A senior official has said that the government of Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri would not tender its resignation because of…
News agency launched to cover Christians of the Middle East

News agency launched to cover Christians of the Middle East

The Middle East Christian News Agency (MCN) was launched on Sunday in Arabic and English to be the first agency…
Campaigning ban impossible to apply, say experts

Campaigning ban impossible to apply, say experts

Experts have agreed that it is practically impossible to apply the decision of the Presidential Elections Commission prohibiting campaigning before…
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