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Army supports the economy, says minister

Army supports the economy, says minister

Defense Minister Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday said the Armed Forces support the economy with all their capabilities. Addressing the…
Prosecutors discard complaint over Mubarak money laundering

Prosecutors discard complaint over Mubarak money laundering

Cairo airport sources said on Wednesday that the 6th of October Prosecution discarded a complaint that was filed against an…
Grand mufti and Al-Azhar grand sheikh respond to anti-Islam film, cartoon

Grand mufti and Al-Azhar grand sheikh respond to anti-Islam film, cartoon

Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Ahmed al-Tayyeb issued a statement Wednesday railing against what he called attacks on Muslims that seek…
Morsy appoints new intelligence chief

Morsy appoints new intelligence chief

President Mohamed Morsy on Wednesday appointed Major General Mohamed Raafat Shehata as chief of intelligence. Shehata was acting chief after…
Two Saudis arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics to Riyadh

Two Saudis arrested for attempting to smuggle narcotics to Riyadh

Two Saudi passengers were referred to Nozha prosecution by security authorities at Cairo International Airport after being arrested while trying…
A bill of rights for all? Economic and social provisions in draft constitution not strong enough

A bill of rights for all? Economic and social provisions in draft constitution not strong enough

In late August, 40-year-old Arafa Kamel set himself on fire outside the presidential palace in Heliopolis after a disagreement with…
Journalists protest outside syndicate, Shura Council

Journalists protest outside syndicate, Shura Council

Journalists from state-run news agency MENA, Al-Shaab and Al-Wafd newspapers staged protests Wednesday demanding better salaries and permanent employment for…
Report: Shafiq accused of giving electoral bribes

Report: Shafiq accused of giving electoral bribes

Police are following up on a complaint accusing former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq of giving electoral bribes, state-run newspaper Al-Ahram…
Protesters clash with Mahalla police after teen allegedly beaten to death

Protesters clash with Mahalla police after teen allegedly beaten to death

Clashes erupted early on Wednesday morning between hundreds of angry citizens and security forces, after a teenager died at a…
No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes

No carrot, only stick: No concessions in government crackdown on strikes

The beginning of the academic year this week was inaugurated with a host of strikes by employees across sectors —…
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