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Court suspends Journalists Syndicate elections

Court suspends Journalists Syndicate elections

An Egyptian court on Thursday issued a decision that will effectively bring elections for the Journalists Syndicate to a halt.…
Former Cairo University head regains post after elections

Former Cairo University head regains post after elections

Hossam Kamel, who resigned recently from his post as president of Cairo University, was voted back into the university's top…
Sharaf offers pope condolences for Maspero deaths

Sharaf offers pope condolences for Maspero deaths

Prime Minister Essam Sharaf visited Pope Shenouda III Thursday to offer condolences for the more than two dozen killed when…
Air force chief: No permission needed for Sinai troop surge

Air force chief: No permission needed for Sinai troop surge

Egypt does not need permission to increase troops in Sinai, Air Force chief Reda Hafez said Thursday. “Sinai is our…
Parliamentary election registration draws 1325 candidates on first day

Parliamentary election registration draws 1325 candidates on first day

The head of Egypt's High Elections Commission said Thursday that 1325 nominees submitted applications to run in the upcoming parliamentary…
Freedom and Justice party demands transfer of power, warns of chaos

Freedom and Justice party demands transfer of power, warns of chaos

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party on Wednesday reiterated their call for the ruling military council to hand over…
Chief medical examiner: News of Maspero autopsies premature

Chief medical examiner: News of Maspero autopsies premature

A medical report about the victims killed during a Coptic protest in Maspero Sunday is ongoing, the head of Egypt's…
Thursday’s papers: Toeing the military line

Thursday’s papers: Toeing the military line

Four days after at least 26 protesters were killed outside Maspero when the army opened fire and ran people over…
Court reveals verdict’s rationale in case against steel companies

Court reveals verdict’s rationale in case against steel companies

The Cairo Criminal Court has announced the rationale of verdicts concerning Ezz, Suez, Beshay and Tiba steel companies. In the…
Egypt Telecom staff hold CEO hostage

Egypt Telecom staff hold CEO hostage

Sources at Egypt Telecom have said that company employees on Wednesday held CEO Mohamed Abdel Rehim hostage in his office…
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