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Proposed communications minister excluded from cabinet over alleged Israeli ties

Proposed communications minister excluded from cabinet over alleged Israeli ties

A candidate to lead the Communications and Information Technology Ministry, Hazem Abdel Azim, said Wednesday evening during a television appearance…
Thursday’s papers: Conflicting reports on cabinet and Mubarak’s health

Thursday’s papers: Conflicting reports on cabinet and Mubarak’s health

As has been the case recently, Thursday’s headlines are little more than a series of contradictions. While state-owned Al-Ahram claims…
Muslim Brotherhood to make movie on revolution

Muslim Brotherhood to make movie on revolution

The Muslim Brotherhood has announced plans to produce a movie on the 25 January uprising. The group said the film…
Negotiations stall surrounding US aid to Egypt

Negotiations stall surrounding US aid to Egypt

Ongoing negotiations surrounding President Obama’s recently pledged US$2 billion aid to Egypt suffer from disagreements between Cairo and Washington. While…
Ruling military council approves controversial law on elections

Ruling military council approves controversial law on elections

On Wednesday, Egypt’s ruling military council announced the passage of a controversial new elections law opposed by major movements and…
Ministerial candidate considers appointing female governors

Ministerial candidate considers appointing female governors

Ministerial candidate Mohamed Attia may appoint female governors, he told Al-Masry Al-Youm on Wednesday. Attia, who is currently under consideration…
ElBaradei calls for abandoning religious slogans

ElBaradei calls for abandoning religious slogans

Presidential hopeful Mohamed ElBaradei called for abandoning religious slogans in the upcoming parliamentary elections. He added that abolishing the Muslim…
Cabinet reshuffle to conclude on Thursday

Cabinet reshuffle to conclude on Thursday

Prime Minister Essam Sharaf will conclude the cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, said a government source on Wednesday, adding that the…
Mock trial in Upper Egypt sentences Mubarak and Adly to death

Mock trial in Upper Egypt sentences Mubarak and Adly to death

A mock public trial held by the Freedoms Committee at the Lawyers Syndicate in Qena, Upper Egypt, sentenced former President…
Egypt’s agriculture minister dismisses 25 advisers

Egypt’s agriculture minister dismisses 25 advisers

Agricultural Minister Ayman Farid Abul Hadidon on Wednesday dismissed 25 advisers, even though the minister is scheduled to be replaced…
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