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CAO headquarters closed down after staff set floor on fire

CAO headquarters closed down after staff set floor on fire

Central Auditing Organization (CAO) President Gawdat al-Malt decided to close down the headquarters building after protesters from the staff set…
Protests continue in Tahrir Square to demand Shafiq govt’s ouster

Protests continue in Tahrir Square to demand Shafiq govt’s ouster

Hundreds of demonstrators on Wednesday continued to protest in Cairo's Tahrir Square to demand the resignation of Ahmed Shafiq--appointed last…
Egypt grants LE47 million to state-run newspapers ‘to offset losses’

Egypt grants LE47 million to state-run newspapers ‘to offset losses’

The government will disburse LE47 million to the state-run newspapers, purportedly to compensate them for losses incurred during the 35…
Former petroleum minister investigated for Israel-gas deal

Former petroleum minister investigated for Israel-gas deal

The State Security Prosecution summoned former Petroleum Minister Sameh Fahmy for questioning, after receiving complaints that Fahmy had sold natural…
Arab League postpones Baghdad summit

Arab League postpones Baghdad summit

The Arab summit scheduled for March in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad has been postponed until 15 May, said state…
Two US warships move closer to Libya via Suez Canal

Two US warships move closer to Libya via Suez Canal

Two US warships have passed through the Suez Canal on their way to the Mediterranean Sea and closer to Libyan…
ICC to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Libya

ICC to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Libya

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor will open an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in Libya since  the…
Egypt releases a second Brotherhood member from prison

Egypt releases a second Brotherhood member from prison

The Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday said Egyptian authorities decided to release Deputy General Guide Khairat al-Shater, 60, who was serving…
Palestinian refugees fleeing Libya turned back at border by Egypt authorities

Palestinian refugees fleeing Libya turned back at border by Egypt authorities

The continuing violence against Libyan protesters has forced thousands of refugees to flock to Egypt’s borders in recent days. While…
Arab League chief calls Libya situation ‘tragic’

Arab League chief calls Libya situation ‘tragic’

Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa has described the current situation in Libya as "tragic" in light of the ruling regime’s…
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