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Detention extended for 12 accused in Syrian Embassy riots

Detention extended for 12 accused in Syrian Embassy riots

The Public Prosecution on Thursday extended by four days the detention of 12 people accused of involvement in riots outside…
Cairo’s governor is attempting to remove street vendors — again

Cairo’s governor is attempting to remove street vendors — again

In his 40 years as a street vendor, Ahmed Saeed has sold it all: from kitchen appliances to shoes, nightgowns…
Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect

Left criticizes IMF loan, but to little effect

Leftist leaders have spoken out against a US$4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund in past weeks. But with…
Morsy appoints new Cabinet secretary general

Morsy appoints new Cabinet secretary general

President Mohamed Morsy appointed Safwat Abdel Dayem as secretary general of the Cabinet on Thursday. According to Al-Masry Al-Youm, Abdel…
Egypt says identifies suspects in Sinai killings

Egypt says identifies suspects in Sinai killings

Egypt has identified seven suspects, including one Egyptian, in the killing of 16 border guards last month that triggered the…
Military prosecution to investigate death of top Nasser aid

Military prosecution to investigate death of top Nasser aid

Public Prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmoud referred a report filed by the family of former Defense Minister Abdel Hakim Amer concerning…
Citing ‘idleness,’ Morsy considers broadening governors’ powers

Citing ‘idleness,’ Morsy considers broadening governors’ powers

Legal changes are being discussed in order to broaden the powers of governors, President Mohamed Morsy told a meeting of…
Steel magnate trial postponed to October

Steel magnate trial postponed to October

The Giza Criminal Court on Thursday postponed the trial of former steel magnate Ahmed Ezz to 1 October. Six others…
Gaza PM says tunnels would be closed if borders were open

Gaza PM says tunnels would be closed if borders were open

Ismail Haniyeh, prime minister of Gaza, said on Thursday that his government is ready to close all tunnels at the…
Morsy meets Abbas in Cairo to discuss Palestinian reconciliation

Morsy meets Abbas in Cairo to discuss Palestinian reconciliation

President Mohamed Morsy met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday at the presidential palace in Heliopolis. The two…
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