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Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors

Labor protests on the rise, with demonstrations across sectors

A wave of fresh labor protests has hit the country this week at schools, universities and government bodies, mostly demanding…
Monday’s papers: Strikes hit the front pages

Monday’s papers: Strikes hit the front pages

After several days of protests over a film about Prophet Mohamed deemed insulting, Monday’s newspapers moved to social and economic…
Military: Sinai operation against militants is ongoing

Military: Sinai operation against militants is ongoing

The Armed Forces are still fighting suspected militants in Sinai, the general command of the Armed Forces said Sunday night…
AUC students set to resume blockade Wednesday

AUC students set to resume blockade Wednesday

Members of the American University in Cairo student movement blocked the university gates Sunday, not allowing students to enter. Many…
Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start

Cairo public transport strike off to an uncertain start

Several thousand bus drivers, mechanics, engineers and fare collectors employed at the Public Transport Authority went on strike Saturday and…
Armed Forces chief of staff visits Saudi Arabia

Armed Forces chief of staff visits Saudi Arabia

Armed Forces Chief of Staff Sidqy Sobhy arrived for his first visit to Saudi Arabia Sunday to hold talks with…
Canada shuts embassies in Cairo, Tripoli, Khartoum

Canada shuts embassies in Cairo, Tripoli, Khartoum

MONTREAL — Canada closed its embassies in Cairo, Tripoli and Khartoum for the day Sunday as a safety precaution for…
Jama’a al-Islamiya asks Morsy to cancel US visit

Jama’a al-Islamiya asks Morsy to cancel US visit

Jama’a al-Islamiya has called on President Mohamed Morsy to cancel his visit to the United States on 23 September to…
Interior Ministry: 142 to be charged for US Embassy breach

Interior Ministry: 142 to be charged for US Embassy breach

The Public Prosecution has said 142 people would be indicted for their alleged involvement in storming the US Embassy in…
Activists launch signature campaign to disband Constituent Assembly

Activists launch signature campaign to disband Constituent Assembly

Some 500 activists on Sunday launched a campaign to collect 1 million signatures calling for the dissolution of the Constituent…
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