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Bishop Tawadros II not intimidated by Islamists’ rise

Bishop Tawadros II not intimidated by Islamists’ rise

Bishop Tawadros II, who will become the 118th pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church on 18 November, said that the…
Constituent Assembly members threaten withdrawal

Constituent Assembly members threaten withdrawal

Conflicts broke out Tuesday during a meeting of secularists and liberals on the Constituent Assembly, as a number of members…
Update: Leaders of independent metro workers’ union summoned by police

Update: Leaders of independent metro workers’ union summoned by police

Refaat Arafat, head of the independent trade union for Shubra al-Kheima metro workers, said he was summoned by security forces…
Businessman Hussein Salem offers LE2 billion for govt to drop charges

Businessman Hussein Salem offers LE2 billion for govt to drop charges

Hussein Salem has offered to return assets he amassed illegally in exchange for the cancellation of court rulings against him…
No hint of reform with Interior Ministry shuffle

No hint of reform with Interior Ministry shuffle

The Interior Ministry reshuffle this week was billed as a way to improve security forces’ performance and efficiency in meeting…
Central Bank denies transferring funds to Morsy’s son

Central Bank denies transferring funds to Morsy’s son

The Central Bank of Egypt filed a claim with the public prosecutor's office Tuesday against a newly-founded daily newspaper that…
Hundreds commemorate Mohamed Mahmoud clashes in Tahrir

Hundreds commemorate Mohamed Mahmoud clashes in Tahrir

Hundreds of political activists belonging to different revolutionary movements and coalitions performed prayers in Tahrir Square Tuesday for the victims…
‘Encouraging signs’ that resolution to doctors’ strike may be near

‘Encouraging signs’ that resolution to doctors’ strike may be near

The Cairo Doctors Syndicate issued a statement Tuesday saying that there are encouraging signs that doctors’ demands may soon be…
Constitution Party denies alliance with former NDP members

Constitution Party denies alliance with former NDP members

Secretary General of the Constitution Party Emad Abu Ghazi said that statements made by party founder Mohamed ElBaradei on Monday…
Metro drivers threaten to reduce train speeds

Metro drivers threaten to reduce train speeds

Metro drivers striking at the Shubra al-Kheima Station on Tuesday threatened to reduce train speeds to 40 km per hour…
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