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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…
Update: Constituent Assembly deal reached as SCAF tries to protect its interests

Update: Constituent Assembly deal reached as SCAF tries to protect its interests

Under pressure from the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, political forces announced Thursday that they had come to an…
So-called Mubarak hospital not registered with Doctors Syndicate

So-called Mubarak hospital not registered with Doctors Syndicate

The LE6 million “Mubarak Hospital” in Tora Prison is not registered at the Doctors Syndicate, nor did the hospital obtain…
Tayyeb outlines Al-Azhar’s constitutional demands

Tayyeb outlines Al-Azhar’s constitutional demands

Egyptian citizens should place the interests of the nation above dispute and conflict, said Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayyeb on…
Trial of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz postponed

Trial of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz postponed

The Giza Criminal Court has again postponed the trial of steel tycoon Ahmed Ezz, who is charged with illegally acquiring…
Ganzouri relaxes visa rules for North Africans, Turks

Ganzouri relaxes visa rules for North Africans, Turks

Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri has declared Algerian tourists exempt from the visa system in Egypt, diplomatic sources told the Algerian…
Former Cairo security chief released from hospital

Former Cairo security chief released from hospital

Former Cairo Security Chief Ismail al-Shaer was released Thursday from the Salam International Hospital in Maadi, according to sources close…
Nour Party says it will participate in Friday protest

Nour Party says it will participate in Friday protest

Nour Party spokesperson Nader Bakkar said Thursday that party members intend to take part in protests planned for Friday under…
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