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Man sentenced to one year for insulting Prophet’s companions

Man sentenced to one year for insulting Prophet’s companions

Egyptian authorities sent Mohamed Fahmy to Wadi al-Natrun Prison on Tuesday to serve a one-year sentence for insulting the Prophet’s…
Presidential office to sue media outlets for defaming Morsy

Presidential office to sue media outlets for defaming Morsy

The office of President Mohamed Morsy has filed two lawsuits against two state media outlets on charges of defaming the…
Panetta praises Morsy for democracy resolve

Panetta praises Morsy for democracy resolve

  US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Tuesday he was convinced Egypt's new Islamist president was committed to democratic…
Sawiris: Dealings with Palestinian officials ended years ago

Sawiris: Dealings with Palestinian officials ended years ago

Egyptian business tycoon Naguib Sawiris has denied any financial dealings with Mohamed Rashid, adviser to the late Palestinian President Yasser…
Former housing minister appeals 8-year sentence

Former housing minister appeals 8-year sentence

The defense of former Housing Minister Mohamed Ibrahim Suleiman has appealed Tuesday the eight-year sentence he received for facilitating the…
Update: Morsy letter to Peres falsified, says spokesperson

Update: Morsy letter to Peres falsified, says spokesperson

Contrary to published reports, President Mohamed Morsy did not send any message of thanks to his Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres, said…
23 Egyptian fishermen detained in Tunisia return home

23 Egyptian fishermen detained in Tunisia return home

The Egyptian embassy in Tunisia has sent 23 fishermen back to Egypt after they were detained by Tunisian authorities for…
Update: Egypt takes silver in fencing

Update: Egypt takes silver in fencing

LONDON — Egypt's Alaaeldin Abouelkassem took the Olympic silver on Tuesday after losing in the finals to China's Lei Sheng, who…
Names released of Islamists pardoned by Morsy

Names released of Islamists pardoned by Morsy

The names of the 26 Islamist convicts that were pardoned by President Mohamed Morsy on the occasion of Ramadan were…
Committee formed to liaise between Morsy, private sector

Committee formed to liaise between Morsy, private sector

The committee created by President Mohamed Morsy to liaise between his office and representatives from the private sector held its…
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