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Parliament panel: Police used excessive force against protesters

Parliament panel: Police used excessive force against protesters

A panel of MPs has determined that security forces used excessive force in confronting demonstrators during clashes in downtown Cairo…
Third robbery in 24 hours reported in Hurghada

Third robbery in 24 hours reported in Hurghada

The coastal city of Hurghada, southeast of Cairo, has seen three incidents of armed robbery in around 24 hours, security…
Parliament ends controversy over law on ministers’ trials

Parliament ends controversy over law on ministers’ trials

The People's Assembly legislative committee on Monday ended an argument about a law issued in 1958 that would allow Parliament…
‘Yeast Knights’ in action: A picture story

‘Yeast Knights’ in action: A picture story

With the outbreak of new clashes between security forces and protesters around the Interior Ministry and security forces’ use of…
International rights organizations slam Egypt authorities over NGOs trial

International rights organizations slam Egypt authorities over NGOs trial

International rights organizations heavily criticized Egyptian authorities Monday for the referral of suspects to criminal court in the case against…
Workers continue to protest at Sukari gold mine

Workers continue to protest at Sukari gold mine

The Sukari Gold Mine, Egypt's largest and oldest, has been witnessing numerous acts of labor unrest amidst allegations of corruption,…
Fuel shortage threatens subsidized bread, official says

Fuel shortage threatens subsidized bread, official says

An ongoing fuel and butane gas shortage is threatening the production of subsidized bread in Cairo and in several Egyptian…
Mubarak trial judge says lawyers conspiring against him

Mubarak trial judge says lawyers conspiring against him

The judge for the trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said on Monday that lawyers representing the families of…
Monday’s papers: Authorities separate ousted regime prisoners

Monday’s papers: Authorities separate ousted regime prisoners

State-owned newspaper Al-Ahram leads this morning with news that several icons of Egypt's former regime will be redistributed in Tora,…
Advisory Council threatens to halt meetings if SCAF rejects proposals

Advisory Council threatens to halt meetings if SCAF rejects proposals

The military-appointed Advisory Council will suspend its meetings if the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces rejects its recommendations…
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