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Al-Azhar rejects creation of US envoy for Middle East minority affairs

Al-Azhar rejects creation of US envoy for Middle East minority affairs

Al-Azhar rejects US legislation that created a special envoy for Middle East minority affairs, it said on Tuesday. In a…
Rights organization calls for immediate release of Tahrir detainees

Rights organization calls for immediate release of Tahrir detainees

A human rights organization on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of protesters detained Monday after military and police dispersed the…
North Sinai governor: Al-Qaeda has no presence in Sinai

North Sinai governor: Al-Qaeda has no presence in Sinai

An Egyptian official on Tuesday denied the presence of Al-Qaeda in Sinai. Several news reports on Monday published what they…
After show of force, Islamists debate role of religion in politics

After show of force, Islamists debate role of religion in politics

In an unprecedented showing, tens of thousands of Islamists rallied in Tahrir Square last weekend to affirm their commitment to…
Military official: 111 ‘thugs’ arrested during Tahrir clearing

Military official: 111 ‘thugs’ arrested during Tahrir clearing

Security and military forces arrested 111 people during the dispersal of the Tahrir Square sit-in on Monday, an Egyptian military…
Tuesday’s papers: Military disperses Tahrir sit-in and Mubarak to stand trial

Tuesday’s papers: Military disperses Tahrir sit-in and Mubarak to stand trial

The story dominating almost all of today’s newspapers is the forcible clearance of the Tahrir Square sit-in by the military.…
Salafi group denies link to Arish assault

Salafi group denies link to Arish assault

  The Salafi Group in North Sinai has denied any connection to the recent attacks in Arish that left five…
164 Egyptians return from Libya, escaping turmoil

164 Egyptians return from Libya, escaping turmoil

Two Tunisian planes arrived in Cairo Tuesday morning, carrying 164 Egyptians who had fled turmoil in Libya to Tunisia.
Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit

Man accuses police officers of forcing him to withdraw lawsuit

A man injured during the January uprising has accused three policemen - including a captain - of forcing him to…
Revolutionary alliance announces march for detained protesters

Revolutionary alliance announces march for detained protesters

The Alliance of Revolutionary Forces on Tuesday called for daily marches until the middle of Ramadan to demand the release…
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