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Israel says Gaza gets anti-aircraft rockets from Libya

Israel says Gaza gets anti-aircraft rockets from Libya

Jerusalem - Palestinians in Gaza have acquired anti-aircraft and anti-tank rockets from Libya during its six-month civil war, enlarging but…
Protests before Defense Ministry demand blogger’s release

Protests before Defense Ministry demand blogger’s release

A movement called ‘No to Military Tribunals’ on Monday staged protests before the Defense Ministry to demand the release of…
Egypt seizes arms on Libyan border, says TV

Egypt seizes arms on Libyan border, says TV

Egyptian border guards have seized a "large quantity" of weapons at the border with Libya, state television reported on Monday.…
Irrigation minister cancels quota for relative appointments

Irrigation minister cancels quota for relative appointments

Irrigation Minister Hisham Qandil on Tuesday canceled the quota for appointing relatives of ministry staff, a norm that was legally…
Thousand-plus soldiers to hunt down extremists in Sinai

Thousand-plus soldiers to hunt down extremists in Sinai

The Egyptian army and police started a campaign on Monday to hunt down extremist Islamic groups in North Sinai. Security…
Call for million-strong demo to dismiss state university leaders

Call for million-strong demo to dismiss state university leaders

In the wake of the government’s failure to dismiss state university leaders, students are calling for a million-strong demonstration on…
Catholic cardinal expresses fear of Islamists assuming power

Catholic cardinal expresses fear of Islamists assuming power

A Catholic official expressed fear about Islamists assuming power as Egypt transitions from military to civilian rule. During an annual…
Revolutionary group calls for mass Tahrir protest on Friday

Revolutionary group calls for mass Tahrir protest on Friday

An Egyptian revolutinary group on Monday called for a massive demonsration on Friday in Cairo's Tahrir Square. In a post…
Egyptian consulate committee to visit pilgrims in Jeddah Airport

Egyptian consulate committee to visit pilgrims in Jeddah Airport

The Egyptian consulate in Saudi Arabia on Monday sent a diplomatic delegation to resolve pilgrims' problems in Jeddah Airport, Egypt's…
Egypt predicts higher hotel occupancy during Eid

Egypt predicts higher hotel occupancy during Eid

Egypt's Tourism Ministry predicts that hotels' occupancy rates will rise during the Eid al-Fitr feast as more Egyptians head to…
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