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Sufi Orders have not decided who to back in presidential race

Sufi Orders have not decided who to back in presidential race

Head of the Sufi Orders Supreme Council Abdel Hady al-Qasaby denied on Friday issuing instructions to Sufis to vote for…
With runoff approaching, Shafiq’s fate in court’s hands

With runoff approaching, Shafiq’s fate in court’s hands

Protesters have assembled in Tahrir Square over the past week demanding Ahmed Shafiq’s disqualification from the presidential election on the…
Lawyers Syndicate to discuss filing suit against judge for insulting Parliament

Lawyers Syndicate to discuss filing suit against judge for insulting Parliament

Abdel Aziz al-Deriny, the rapporteur of the Political Affairs Committee in the Lawyers Syndicate and member of the syndicate's board,…
Rights groups say harassment, assault affects female participation in protests

Rights groups say harassment, assault affects female participation in protests

Human rights organizations called Thursday for a firm stance against the "intentional" harassment of women during protests.
Tagammu leader: Foreign parties behind Arab revolts, presidential council ‘unacceptable’

Tagammu leader: Foreign parties behind Arab revolts, presidential council ‘unacceptable’

Chairman of the leftist Tagammu Party Refaat al-Saeed has said that revolutions in the Arab world "are not coincidence, but…
Morsy’s campaign denies links to robbery in Ismailia

Morsy’s campaign denies links to robbery in Ismailia

Mohamed Morsy’s presidential campaign denied any links to a group of gunmen who robbed a Coptic-owned jewelry shop in Ismailia.…
Parliament review: Scuffles and laws

Parliament review: Scuffles and laws

As the political deadlock over the formation of the committee that will write Egypt’s constitution continues, MPs expressed their outrage…
Coptic bishop says he welcomes Islamist president

Coptic bishop says he welcomes Islamist president

A church leader said Thursday he welcomes an Islamist president provided that he respects the rights of Copts and civil…
Morsy would pick defense minister after consulting SCAF

Morsy would pick defense minister after consulting SCAF

Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate Mohamed Morsy said on Thursday evening that he would choose his defense minister after consulting with…
Update: Tahrir protest grows as marchers reach the square

Update: Tahrir protest grows as marchers reach the square

Protesters marching from mosques in Giza arrived in Tahrir Square on Friday afternoon carrying a 6-meter long banner bearing photos…
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