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Egyptian court convicts ‘Nose job MP’

Egyptian court convicts ‘Nose job MP’

The Imbaba Court of Misdemeanors sentenced former MP Anwar al-Balkimy to a three year suspended prison sentence Tuesday after finding…
Defying police, teachers continue sit-in

Defying police, teachers continue sit-in

Dozens of teachers returned to their sit-in at the Cabinet’s headquarters early Tuesday, only a few hours after police dispersed…
Mubarak-era People’s Assembly official referred to trial

Mubarak-era People’s Assembly official referred to trial

The Illicit Gains Authority referred former People’s Assembly Secretary General Sami Mahran to criminal trial on Monday, on charges of…
Egyptian court sends Copt to prison over anti-Islam post

Egyptian court sends Copt to prison over anti-Islam post

An Egyptian court on Tuesday sentenced a Christian teacher to six years in prison after convicting him of blasphemy and…
Covering the embassy protests

Covering the embassy protests

As protests erupted in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Cairo last week over an anti-Islam film, Egypt Independent…
Former NDP parliamentarians join forces for next polls

Former NDP parliamentarians join forces for next polls

Former MPs from the formerly-ruling National Democratic Party have formed a new coalition to compete in the next parliamentary elections.…
Tuesday’s papers: Text yourself

Tuesday’s papers: Text yourself

Of the many failings inherent in the Egyptian media, the ability to plaster ambiguous, conspiracy-laden information as front-page fact is…
Al-Qaeda in North Africa urges killing of more US envoys

Al-Qaeda in North Africa urges killing of more US envoys

DUBAI — Al-Qaeda's affiliate in North Africa urged Muslims to kill representatives of the US government in the region in…
Suspects detained in storming MNO camp in Sinai

Suspects detained in storming MNO camp in Sinai

The district attorney in North Sinai on Monday ordered two who are suspected of assaulting a Multinational Force and Observers…
‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’

‘Civil’ powers unite to form ‘Conference Party’

As political parties scurry to establish themselves before the parliamentary elections, expected to take place after the constitution is approved, 10…
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