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Nile Basin states to meet in Rwanda in October

Nile Basin states to meet in Rwanda in October

Nile Basin countries will hold an exceptional meeting on 27 and 28 October in Kigali, Rwanda, the Egyptian government announced…
First phase of new metro line to open in January

First phase of new metro line to open in January

The first stage of Cairo's third metro line will be finished in January, the Egyptian government said on Monday. This…
Authorities arrest businessman accused in corruption case

Authorities arrest businessman accused in corruption case

Egyptian security on Monday announced it arrested businessman Amr Mansy, accused of involvement in corruption cases. Sources said security services…
Israeli defense official arrives in Cairo after Hamas-Fatah meeting

Israeli defense official arrives in Cairo after Hamas-Fatah meeting

An Israeli Defense Ministry official arrived in Cairo on Sunday for talks with Egyptian officials on several political and security…
Sawiris rejects calls for million-man protest Friday

Sawiris rejects calls for million-man protest Friday

Free Egyptians Party founder Naguib Sawiris rejected calls for a million-man protest Friday in response to a mass protest by…
Monday’s papers: Israelis protest like an Egyptian

Monday’s papers: Israelis protest like an Egyptian

Egypt’s flagship paper Al-Ahram has been brave enough to highlight the recent Israeli political turmoil, in which hundreds of thousands…
Current climate of xenophobia has deep roots

Current climate of xenophobia has deep roots

As military police and Central Security Forces dragged a handful of activists out of Tahrir Square on 1 August, during…
Procedural issues in Mubarak trial make for a bumpy path to justice

Procedural issues in Mubarak trial make for a bumpy path to justice

The trial of deposed President Hosni Mubarak and his associates has raised a bundle of procedural issues, with judges, lawyers…
Protesters in Alexandria reject newly appointed governor

Protesters in Alexandria reject newly appointed governor

Activists staged a silent vigil in Alexandria before the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, rejecting the appointment of Osama al-Fouly…
Police officers continue protests in Daqahlia

Police officers continue protests in Daqahlia

Police officers in Daqahlia Governorate continued to protest for the second day on Sunday against the ministry’s plan to replace…
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