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Hamas and Fatah to meet in Cairo Tuesday

Hamas and Fatah to meet in Cairo Tuesday

Hamas said on Wednesday that a delegation of its leaders will meet with a delegation from Fatah in Cairo on…
Gaza crossing with Egypt reopens after dispute

Gaza crossing with Egypt reopens after dispute

Gaza - The Gaza Strip's border crossing with Egypt reopened on Wednesday after a four-day closure caused by a dispute…
Copts: Muslim Brotherhood will not assume power

Copts: Muslim Brotherhood will not assume power

Several prominent Copts are reiterating their dissatisfaction with the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party, despite the party selecting a…
Egypt closes Ouja border crossing for Yom Kippur

Egypt closes Ouja border crossing for Yom Kippur

Egyptian authorities on Wednesday decided to close the Ouja commercial crossing for one day as Israel celebrates Yom Kippur. The…
Ministry brochures explain citizen-police relations

Ministry brochures explain citizen-police relations

The Interior Ministry is printing and distributing brochures explaining citizens' rights and giving guidelines for dealing with police. The free…
Manpower minister: Minimum wage hike will not be postponed

Manpower minister: Minimum wage hike will not be postponed

The introduction of a new minimum wage for state employees will not be postponed to January as the Federation of…
Human Rights Watch: Military rulers vow no more virginity tests

Human Rights Watch: Military rulers vow no more virginity tests

Egypt's military rulers have promised that women in custody will not be subjected to virginity tests in future, Human Rights…
Rights group calls on Egypt’s military rulers to lift emergency rule

Rights group calls on Egypt’s military rulers to lift emergency rule

Egypt's transitional government won't end human rights abuses until it lifts emergency rule and ends military trials, Human Rights Watch…
Trial of defendants in Imbaba violence case set for 3 July

Trial of defendants in Imbaba violence case set for 3 July

The Cairo Appeals Court has set a date of 3 July for the trial of 48 defendants accused in the…
Presidential candidates travel to Europe in search of expat votes

Presidential candidates travel to Europe in search of expat votes

Presidential candidates Amr Moussa and Hisham al-Bastawisy are traveling to Europe to present their electoral programs to the Egyptian communities…
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