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Rights group threatens to release secret arrests records

Rights group threatens to release secret arrests records

An Egyptian rights group said Wednesday that it has records for 57 cases of forced disappearances - abductions or secret…
Death sentence for bus driver who shot dead 6 colleagues

Death sentence for bus driver who shot dead 6 colleagues

Giza Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Mahmoud Suweilam, the Arab Contractors bus driver who shot colleagues on board the company's…
Notary employees strike for bonuses

Notary employees strike for bonuses

Thousands of employees from the Justice Ministry's Notary offices around Egypt went on strike Wednesday to protest the delay in…
Israel envoy in Cairo to discuss alleged spy

Israel envoy in Cairo to discuss alleged spy

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal envoy arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for a brief visit with Egyptian officials. 
‘Constitution first’ campaigns draw Salafi criticism

‘Constitution first’ campaigns draw Salafi criticism

Alexandria's Salafis, the largest segment of the Islamist group in Egypt, lambasted calls for a new constitution before parliamentary elections…
Wednesday’s papers: Billionaire secretary, school exams and cancer rumors

Wednesday’s papers: Billionaire secretary, school exams and cancer rumors

Wednesday’s papers showcase a stark contrast in priorities: in state-run Al-Ahram, a "democratic alliance document" signed by an 18-party opposition…
Jama’a al-Islamiya bans leaders from TV interviews with unveiled presenters

Jama’a al-Islamiya bans leaders from TV interviews with unveiled presenters

Jama'a al-Islamiya leaders will not appear on television with unveiled female presenters, the group's spokesperson said Tuesday. 
Remnants of Islamic, Coptic buildings discovered in Luxor

Remnants of Islamic, Coptic buildings discovered in Luxor

An Egyptian expedition team working in Luxor discovered remnants of ancient Islamic and Coptic buildings, the Ministry of Antiquities announced…
PM Sharaf denies intent to replace ministers

PM Sharaf denies intent to replace ministers

Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Tuesday denied reports that he intends to replace five interim ministers. 
Minister: Egypt won’t offer Israel lower gas prices than Jordan

Minister: Egypt won’t offer Israel lower gas prices than Jordan

Egypt would not accept any export deal that offers Israel lower natural gas prices than it charges Jordan, Petroleum Minister…
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