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Egyptian doctor released from Lebanon detention

Egyptian doctor released from Lebanon detention

An Egyptian doctor detained in Lebanon over the possession of illegal satellite sets has been released, the Egyptian Embassy in…
Politician wants asylum for Egyptian Shias in Netherlands

Politician wants asylum for Egyptian Shias in Netherlands

An Egyptian Shia politician has said he filed a request with the Dutch government to grant asylum to Egyptian Shias,…
Wednesday’s papers: Anti-Muslim film stirs anger, Shafiq is ‘wanted’

Wednesday’s papers: Anti-Muslim film stirs anger, Shafiq is ‘wanted’

News of the US Embassy protests against a film about Prophet Mohamed as well as former presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq…
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to visit Egypt Sunday

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to visit Egypt Sunday

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir will arrive in Cairo Sunday for a two-day visit, during which he will meet with President…
Update: Four arrested over US embassy protest

Update: Four arrested over US embassy protest

Security forces in Cairo arrested Wednesday four protesters accused of storming the US embassy during demonstrations decrying an American movie…
Paralympics athletes celebrated in Cairo airport

Paralympics athletes celebrated in Cairo airport

The Egyptian Paralympics team left to the London games last month with little public attention or anticipation. But after winning…
Public transport drivers threaten general strike

Public transport drivers threaten general strike

The Public Transport Authority threatened Tuesday to stage an all-out strike coinciding with the start of the school year. They…
Egyptian doctor detained in Lebanon expected to be released Wednesday

Egyptian doctor detained in Lebanon expected to be released Wednesday

The Doctors Syndicate said Tuesday that the Lebanese authorities would release Mohamed al-Hamshary, an Egyptian doctor who was detained earlier…
Jama’a al-Islamiya demands release of imprisoned members

Jama’a al-Islamiya demands release of imprisoned members

Members of Jama’a al-Islamiya demanded that President Mohamed Morsy release 15 members of the group who are imprisoned on charges…
Constitution draft to be completed in 45 days

Constitution draft to be completed in 45 days

Constituent Assembly spokesman Wahid Abdel Meguid said on Monday that the first draft of the new constitution would be completed…
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