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Court refers 19 convicts to grand mufti for sentencing recommendation

Court refers 19 convicts to grand mufti for sentencing recommendation

An Ismailia court referred 19 defendants convicted of murder to Grand Mufti Ali Gomaa Thursday to decide whether they should…
Govt to abolish 95-octane gas subsidy by year end

Govt to abolish 95-octane gas subsidy by year end

Planning Minister Ashraf al-Araby said the government plans to abolish the 95-octane gasoline subsidy before the end of the year.…
Security forces assault special needs protesters

Security forces assault special needs protesters

Security forces guarding the presidential palace in Heliopolis assaulted physically-challenged protesters when they tried to reach the gates to demand…
Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early

Govt may force restaurants to save energy by closing early

The country's Board of Governors plans to force stores to close at 10 pm and restaurants and cafes to close…
Investigating judge reports evidence against Shafiq

Investigating judge reports evidence against Shafiq

Osama al-Saidi, the judge assigned by the Justice Ministry to investigate corruption accusations against former presidential hopeful Ahmed Shafiq, searched…
Court postpones trial of Brotherhood lawyers

Court postpones trial of Brotherhood lawyers

South Cairo Criminal Court on Thursday postponed the trial of two Muslim Brotherhood lawyers charged with insulting the Supreme Constitutional…
Egyptians shot at Jordan-Syria border

Egyptians shot at Jordan-Syria border

The Egyptian Embassy in Amman is negotiating the release of six Egyptians arrested while crossing the border into Syria.
Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes

Moving ground: Sinai’s economic woes

ARISH — As President Mohamed Morsy met with community leaders in the capital of North Sinai, residents of the neighborhood…
Combing the desert: Sinai’s security myth

Combing the desert: Sinai’s security myth

RAFAH — On a gloomy Saturday at dusk, Magdi Sayed and his wife load carpets and electrical appliances from their…
Report claims former SCAF leader left for Emirates

Report claims former SCAF leader left for Emirates

Conflicting reports have emerged this week over whether former military Chief of Staff Sami Anan has left the country for…
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