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Swedish reporter briefly arrested covering Mahalla demos

Swedish reporter briefly arrested covering Mahalla demos

A Swedish reporter was briefly detained on Tuesday while covering protests by Egyptian textile workers in Mahalla condemning the withholding…
Sisi extends North Sinai state of emergency for another 3 months

Sisi extends North Sinai state of emergency for another 3 months

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi issued a decree on Wednesday extending the state of emergency in North Sinai. A state of emergency…
Bribery controlled 1st round of elections: rights organization director

Bribery controlled 1st round of elections: rights organization director

The use of "political money", or bribery, has controlled the first round of the House of Representatives' elections, said Ayman…
PM admits inefficiency facing Alex rainfalls

PM admits inefficiency facing Alex rainfalls

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has admitted to a poor performance by his government during violent rainstorms that killed five people…
Three policemen injured in Arish IED blast

Three policemen injured in Arish IED blast

Medical sources in Arish city have reported that one police officer and two soldiers were injured in an IED explosion…
PM gives employees half-day leave as voter scarcity persists

PM gives employees half-day leave as voter scarcity persists

Prime Minister Sherif Ismail has directed government agencies to give their employees a half-day leave on Wednesday, as a means…
Nour Party considering withdrawal from elections: Yasser Borhamy

Nour Party considering withdrawal from elections: Yasser Borhamy

Deputy Head of the Salafi Dawa Yasser Borhamy said on Wednesday that the Nour Party is considering withdrawing from parliamentary…
Cash boost sought from Egypt’s Suez Canal proves elusive

Cash boost sought from Egypt’s Suez Canal proves elusive

Toll revenues for Egypt's Suez Canal have fallen so far this year compared to last, dampening hopes that a newly…
Egypt’s president visits the United Arab Emirates for talks

Egypt’s president visits the United Arab Emirates for talks

Egypt's president is visiting the United Arab Emirates, a major backer of his government. The state-run WAM news agency reported President…
Nour Party says low runoff turnout a message to Sisi

Nour Party says low runoff turnout a message to Sisi

The chairman of the Salafi-led Nour Party has said that the low turnout by voters during the runoff elections in…
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