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Political activists stage protests in Alexandria
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Political activists stage protests in Alexandria
Members of the Lazem, Kefaya and April 6 movements staged protests on Wednesday evening outside the residence of Nasser al-Abd,…
For April 6 Movement anniversary, govt calls for peaceful protest
Egypt
April 3, 2013
For April 6 Movement anniversary, govt calls for peaceful protest
The government has called on all political forces to protest in a peaceful and civilized way that is derived from…
We still can ban religious slogans, says Elections Committee
Egypt
April 3, 2013
We still can ban religious slogans, says Elections Committee
The High Elections Commission can ban the use of religious slogans in campaigning although the Shura Council has allowed…
Power cuts continue in several governorates
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Power cuts continue in several governorates
Power cuts continued in several governorates on Wednesday due to shortages in fuel supplies to power plants. The Electrical…
Foreign Ministry urges speedy investigations of UAE ‘Brotherhood cell’
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Foreign Ministry urges speedy investigations of UAE ‘Brotherhood cell’
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry summoned Ahmed al-Menhali, the Acting Charge d'Affaires of the UAE Embassy in Cairo, to request…
Court halts Qadhaf al-Dam extradition
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Court halts Qadhaf al-Dam extradition
The Administrative Court in Cairo on Wednesday halted the extradition of Ahmed Qadhaf al-Dam, the former coordinator of Egyptian-Libyan…
Investigation ordered into blasphemy charges against actress
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Investigation ordered into blasphemy charges against actress
The Public Prosecution has ordered an investigation into a complaint accusing actress Raghda of blasphemy after she had allegedly…
Public Prosecutor to stay, says presidency spokesperson
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Public Prosecutor to stay, says presidency spokesperson
Public Prosecutor Talaat Abdallah will remain in his position, said a spokesperson for the presidency, adding that a challenge…
Al-Azhar students end protest, university head removed
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Al-Azhar students end protest, university head removed
The Supreme Council of Al-Azhar on Wednesday dismissed the head of Al-Azhar University Osama al-Abd over the mass food poisoning…
Salafis to lobby against rapprochement with Iran
Egypt
April 3, 2013
Salafis to lobby against rapprochement with Iran
The Salafi Dawah and the Nour Party are launching campaigns against Egypt’s warming ties with Iran, leading Salafi sources have…