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TV and the people: Ramadan channel trades soaps for politics

TV and the people: Ramadan channel trades soaps for politics

Cairo’s street and bridges were strewn with billboards bearing the phrase “Al-Qahira wal Nas” — “Cairo and the People” —…
Qatar to give Egypt US$2 billion

Qatar to give Egypt US$2 billion

After meeting Saturday with President Mohamed Morsi, Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani announced that Qatar will deposit…
Al-Dostour newspaper under investigation for sedition

Al-Dostour newspaper under investigation for sedition

The privately owned daily newspaper Al-Dostour is being investigated on charges of insulting President Mohamed Morsy, state-run MENA reported on…
Okasha supporters protest closure of Faraeen Channel

Okasha supporters protest closure of Faraeen Channel

Dozens of supporters of the controversial TV host Tawfik Okasha staged a demonstration on Saturday outside the office of the…
Finance minister: Budget gives priority to Sinai development project

Finance minister: Budget gives priority to Sinai development project

Finance Minister Momtaz al-Saeed announced Saturday that the state budget for the coming year gives priority to a broad national…
Rights delegation visits Mubarak in prison hospital

Rights delegation visits Mubarak in prison hospital

  A delegation from the National Council for Human Rights visited Tora Prison Hospital Saturday to investigate the detention conditions of…
Arab League holds emergency meeting Sunday in Saudi Arabia

Arab League holds emergency meeting Sunday in Saudi Arabia

  The Arab League announced Saturday it will hold an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Jeddah Sunday ahead…
Former petroleum minister sentenced to prison challenges verdict

Former petroleum minister sentenced to prison challenges verdict

  Gameel Saeed, a lawyer for Former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy, challenged the verdict against his client at the Court…
Forensic official: It is impossible to identify Sinai attackers through DNA tests

Forensic official: It is impossible to identify Sinai attackers through DNA tests

  Despite performing an autopsy and taking samples from the bodies for genetic testing, a forensic official ruled out Saturday…
Iftar before Tora prison to demand civilian detainees’ release

Iftar before Tora prison to demand civilian detainees’ release

  The April 6 Youth Movement will organize an iftar and a candlelight vigil in front of Tora prison Saturday…
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