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Prime minister sacks chief coroner, promotes his deputy

Prime minister sacks chief coroner, promotes his deputy

Prime Minister Essam Sharaf has dismissed Chief Coroner al-Sebaay Ahmed al-Sebaay and appointed of his deputy, Dr. Ihsan Kamil Georgi,…
Verdict expected Thursday in ex-interior minister trial

Verdict expected Thursday in ex-interior minister trial

The Giza Criminal Court is scheduled on Thursday to issue its ruling on profiteering and money laundering charges against former…
Church source: Husband of woman who allegedly converted to Islam disappears

Church source: Husband of woman who allegedly converted to Islam disappears

A source at a church in Egypt's Minya governorate has reported that the husband of Kamilia Shehata, whose own disappearance…
Fatah official: Stop asking Hamas to recognize Israel

Fatah official: Stop asking Hamas to recognize Israel

Fatah Central Commitee member Nabil Shaat on Wednesday demanded an end to calls urging Palestinian Islamist group Hamas to recognize…
Doctors to strike Tuesday for better working and living conditions

Doctors to strike Tuesday for better working and living conditions

Egyptian doctors plan to strike Tuesday to demand better work conditions for medical staff and improved services at the country's…
Seating squabble delays Palestinian reconciliation ceremony

Seating squabble delays Palestinian reconciliation ceremony

A ceremony to mark Palestinian reconciliation has been delayed because of disagreements between Hamas and Fatah on ceremonial protocols, a…
Amr Moussa: Palestinian reconciliation will pressure Israel

Amr Moussa: Palestinian reconciliation will pressure Israel

Palestinian reconciliation leaves Israel with no excuse for not engaging more seriously in peace negotiations, outgoing Arab League Secretary General…
Armed family members of detainees attack Daqahlia police station

Armed family members of detainees attack Daqahlia police station

One person was killed and five others were wounded, including two police officers, when relatives of about 20 detainees attempted
Suzanne Mubarak under investigation over foreign funds

Suzanne Mubarak under investigation over foreign funds

Suzanne Mubarak is facing investigation and possible criminal charges relating to the misuse of foreign aid. The investigation represents the…
Egypt to officially request Germany to return Nefertiti bust

Egypt to officially request Germany to return Nefertiti bust

Minister of Antiquites Zahi Hawass said he would send the German government an official request next week to return the…
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