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Qatari prime minister arrives in Cairo to discuss economic relations

Qatari prime minister arrives in Cairo to discuss economic relations

Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim arrived in Cairo late on Monday for a two-day visit. Jassim is to…
Prosecutors postpone strike, but urge Abdallah to make good on resignation

Prosecutors postpone strike, but urge Abdallah to make good on resignation

The nation's prosecutors have decided to postpone their general strike until their general assembly meets on 14 January, and until…
Constituent Assembly members organizing association to promote Constitution

Constituent Assembly members organizing association to promote Constitution

Members of the Constituent Assembly started taking steps to establish an official association aimed at educating the public about the…
Journalist found guilty of assaulting police officer, gets year in prison

Journalist found guilty of assaulting police officer, gets year in prison

Walid Ismail, a journalist at the independent newspaper Al-Tahrir, has been reportedly sentenced to one year in prison for assaulting…
Al-Azhar’s support for the constitution is not surprising, given its history

Al-Azhar’s support for the constitution is not surprising, given its history

In his book “Al-Azhar: the Sheikh and the Mosque,” Helmy al Namnam writes: “The Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar ascended the…
Monday’s papers: Copts celebrate Christmas as the Brotherhood seizes Cabinet

Monday’s papers: Copts celebrate Christmas as the Brotherhood seizes Cabinet

The main news items in Monday’s papers include: Coptic Christmas celebrations, controversies surrounding new ministers in the recently reshuffled cabinet,…
Independent Teachers Syndicate: Ministry is ‘Brotherhoodizing’ education

Independent Teachers Syndicate: Ministry is ‘Brotherhoodizing’ education

The Independent Teachers Syndicate has accused the Education Ministry of "Brotherhoodizing" education, dismissing the ministry's media statements saying it is…
New mobile line taxes could generate LE750 mn

New mobile line taxes could generate LE750 mn

Amr Badawy, executive director of the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, said the projected tax proceeds from the sales of cell…
Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash

Bad weather closes ports, kills six in road crash

Inclement weather on Monday prompted the closure of the Arish and Damietta marine ports and caused a road collision that…
Head of Alex Jewish community: Nasser did not expel Egyptian Jews

Head of Alex Jewish community: Nasser did not expel Egyptian Jews

Yousef bin Gaon, the head of the Jewish community in Alexandria, condemned statements made by Essam al-Erian, vice president of…
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