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Morsy reactivates council for justice and equality

Morsy reactivates council for justice and equality

In light of another outbreak of violence in Egypt’s streets, President Mohamed Morsy has reactivated the National Council for Justice…
Egypt’s railways see biggest strike in almost 30 years

Egypt’s railways see biggest strike in almost 30 years

A nationwide train drivers strike continued into its second day on Monday, in protest against the “government neglect of their…
Students protest against train strike in Assiut

Students protest against train strike in Assiut

Dozens of Assiut and Al-Azhar University students blocked the roads in front of the Assiut train station on Monday, protesting…
Al-Azhar unsure about sukuk bill

Al-Azhar unsure about sukuk bill

Al-Azhar’s Senior Scholars Authority held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss the Shura Council’s bill on sukuk (Islamic bonds),…
Prosecutor general will only leave if court forces him, says spokesperson

Prosecutor general will only leave if court forces him, says spokesperson

Prosecutor General Talaat Abdallah will not resign unless a final verdict ordering his dismissal is issued by the judiciary, public…
Shafiq considering running for president, again

Shafiq considering running for president, again

Mubarak-era Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq said he would return to Egypt within a few weeks, and is considering an alliance…
Mobinil challenges sentencing of four employees on espionage charges

Mobinil challenges sentencing of four employees on espionage charges

Mobinil said on Monday it would challenge the upholding of a court ruling that sentenced four of its employees, including…
ElBaradei attacks Morsy govt, warns Egyptian society ‘collapsing’

ElBaradei attacks Morsy govt, warns Egyptian society ‘collapsing’

Mohamed ElBaradei, founder of the Dostour Party, said he would not enter into a dialogue with President Mohamed Morsy’s administration…
Ports closed due to sandstorm

Ports closed due to sandstorm

Several ports in Alexandria, Suez and Kafr al-Sheikh were closed on Monday due to inclement weather. The Alexandria Port Authority…
Stock market up by 1.59%, defying sectarian clashes

Stock market up by 1.59%, defying sectarian clashes

Egypt’s stock market seemed unmoved on Monday by the sectarian clashes in Qalyubiya and the ensuing violence outside the Coptic…
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