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MP proposes law legislating criminal trials of government officials

MP proposes law legislating criminal trials of government officials

A draft law that would allow government officials to be tried in court was presented to Parliament speaker Saad al-Katatny…
Former Giza security chief’s defense team shows footage intended to exonerate, but potentially incriminating, client

Former Giza security chief’s defense team shows footage intended to exonerate, but potentially incriminating, client

The defense team for former Giza security chief, Osama al-Marasi, presented their arguments to the Cairo Criminal Court on Wednesday.…
Egypt condemns escalation of violence in Syria

Egypt condemns escalation of violence in Syria

The Egyptian government on Monday warned against the “unacceptable escalation” of violence in Homs and other Syrian cities. The government…
Govt plans municipal elections after presidential poll

Govt plans municipal elections after presidential poll

Egypt will hold municipal elections in July or August after the presidential election ends as scheduled in June, Local Development…
FJP criticizes initiative to replace US aid

FJP criticizes initiative to replace US aid

The Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party on Wednesday criticized an initiative led by a prominent Salafi sheikh to replace…
Wednesday’s papers: Meetings and marches

Wednesday’s papers: Meetings and marches

Wednesday’s papers focus on presidential candidates announcing their bids ahead of official nominations next month, Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi’s meeting…
Church leaders welcome Moussa in Fayoum

Church leaders welcome Moussa in Fayoum

Fayoum church leaders warmly received presidential hopeful Amr Moussa during his visit to the governorate Wednesday. “Moussa enjoys characteristics of…
Turnout for Shura Council polls remains weak

Turnout for Shura Council polls remains weak

Polling stations opened with low voter turnout Wednesday for the second day in the final round of elections for the…
Ain Sokhna port workers’ strike enters fourth day

Ain Sokhna port workers’ strike enters fourth day

Workers at the Ain Sokhna port continued their strike for the fourth consecutive day Wednesday after port operator DP World…
Political groups meet to agree on presidential candidate

Political groups meet to agree on presidential candidate

Several political groups met Tuesday to agree on a presidential hopeful to avoid fragmentation in the upcoming elections, state-run newspaper…
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