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Journalists protest in solidarity with state-run newspaper editor

Journalists protest in solidarity with state-run newspaper editor

Dozens of journalists protested outside the Journalists Syndicate on Thursday, calling for this week’s court ruling to reinstate Al-Gomhurriya chief…
Constituent Assembly to complete draft by 20 November, says member

Constituent Assembly to complete draft by 20 November, says member

Constituent Assembly Secretary General Amr Darrag said Wednesday that the final draft of the new constitution would be issued on…
Thursday’s papers: Sinai conspiracies and constitution debate

Thursday’s papers: Sinai conspiracies and constitution debate

The repeated attacks on police forces in Sinai and the ongoing investigation of a “terrorist cell” in Nasr City have…
Top prosecutor hangs on, but the conflict isn’t over

Top prosecutor hangs on, but the conflict isn’t over

When the country’s top prosecutor, Abdel Meguid Mahmoud, faced down President Mohamed Morsy to hold on to his post last…
Dar al-Ifta condemns severe beatings for students

Dar al-Ifta condemns severe beatings for students

A prominent national religious institution is condemning severe physical abuse of students following recent reports of corporal punishment in local…
Foreign minister urges Syrian opposition to unite at Doha talks

Foreign minister urges Syrian opposition to unite at Doha talks

Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr met with leaders of the Syrian opposition abroad Thursday on the sidelines of their conference…
Sufis form human shield to protect Qalyubiya shrine

Sufis form human shield to protect Qalyubiya shrine

Dozens of Sufis in Qalyubiya formed human shields Tuesday evening to protect the shrine of Sheikh Mohamed al-Nabarawy from Salafis…
Ministry drafts harsher police torture penalties

Ministry drafts harsher police torture penalties

The Justice Ministry has drafted new legislation that would impose harsher punishments for police torture. The bill stipulates that in…
Two dead in violent neighborhood clashes

Two dead in violent neighborhood clashes

Brutal clashes in Manshiyet Nasser left two people dead early Thursday morning.  
Al-Azhar grand sheikh calls for ending anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar

Al-Azhar grand sheikh calls for ending anti-Muslim violence in Myanmar

Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb has called on Islamic countries and international organizations to support Muslims in Myanmar and pressure…
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