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Qasr al-Aini Hospital ER closed after attack

Qasr al-Aini Hospital ER closed after attack

Qasr al-Aini Hospital’s emergency room was closed on Friday after an attack on doctors and patients Thursday morning.   Eleven…
Update: Salafi forces reject Abu Ismail’s sit-in call

Update: Salafi forces reject Abu Ismail’s sit-in call

Supporters of Salafi preacher Hazem Salah Abu Ismail announced on Friday that they would stage a sit-in at Tahrir Square,…
Constituent Assembly drafts first article of new constitution

Constituent Assembly drafts first article of new constitution

The Constituent Assembly tasked with writing Egypt's new constitution finished drafting its first article on Wednesday, which now states: “The…
Socialist Party calls for national consensus meeting

Socialist Party calls for national consensus meeting

The Socialist Popular Alliance Party issued a call on Thursday to convene a national consensus meeting where different political parties…
Fact-finding committee investigates protester detentions

Fact-finding committee investigates protester detentions

A fact-finding committee formed by President Mohamed Morsy to investigate detentions made since the January 2011 uprising has said it…
Update: Egyptian journalist detained in Sudan says Monday release promised

Update: Egyptian journalist detained in Sudan says Monday release promised

Shaimaa Adel, the Egyptian journalist detained in Sudan, said in a phone call that the Egyptian Embassy in Sudan has…
Demonstrators protest government sale of Nubian land

Demonstrators protest government sale of Nubian land

Tens of Nubian protesters blocked traffic on Qasr al-Aini Street on Thursday afternoon, demanding a halt to the auctioning off…
After Suez murder, questions linger over vigilante ‘morality police’

After Suez murder, questions linger over vigilante ‘morality police’

SUEZ — As the sun set over Suez’s corniche, couples and families started to arrive at the popular hangout. Couples…
Israeli prisoner in Egypt plans to sue government, he says

Israeli prisoner in Egypt plans to sue government, he says

Ouda Tarabin, a dual Egyptian-Israeli citizen currently serving time for espionage, plans to file a lawsuit against the Egyptian government…
Prime minister to be announced within days, Morsy spokesperson says

Prime minister to be announced within days, Morsy spokesperson says

The name of the new prime minister will be announced within a few days, acting presidential spokesperson Yasser Ali said.
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