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Presidential adviser to visit Port Said; shipyard workers continue strike
Egypt
February 21, 2013
Presidential adviser to visit Port Said; shipyard workers continue strike
The president’s social communication’s adviser, Emad Abdel Ghafour, plans to visit Port Said in two days, a source close to…
Hamas condemns destruction of smuggling tunnels to Gaza
Egypt
February 21, 2013
Hamas condemns destruction of smuggling tunnels to Gaza
Hamas condemned Egypt's decision to flood smuggling tunnels linking Sinai and Gaza, according to a statement Thursday.
Al-Azhar in response to Iranian news agency: We have only one face
Egypt
February 21, 2013
Al-Azhar in response to Iranian news agency: We have only one face
In response to a report that the news conference held after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s meeting with Al-Azhar’s grand sheikh…
Alam Eddin to sue Morsy for defamation
Egypt
February 21, 2013
Alam Eddin to sue Morsy for defamation
Khaled Alam Eddin, who was recently dismissed from the presidential office, said Thursday he would sue President Mohamed Morsy to…
Army reacts to video of military vehicle bearing religious slogan
Egypt
February 21, 2013
Army reacts to video of military vehicle bearing religious slogan
Armed Forces spokesperson Ahmed Mohamed Ali said legal action has been taken against the driver of an army vehicle that…
Petroleum Minister: Mazut subsidies to end in three years
Business
February 20, 2013
Petroleum Minister: Mazut subsidies to end in three years
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Osama Kamal said Wednesday that the price of mazut, a fuel commonly used for industrial…
Media group says teen tortured by police in YouTube video interview
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Media group says teen tortured by police in YouTube video interview
A new YouTube video purports to show yet another victim of police torture. Mosireen, a popular media group, posted a…
Sources claim Brotherhood mired by dissent over Salafi tensions
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Sources claim Brotherhood mired by dissent over Salafi tensions
Sources close to the Muslim Brotherhood's guidance bureau said tensions between the Brotherhood and Salafi groups are continuing to rise.…
Shura Council passes Saudi loan approved by Brotherhood, rejected by Salafis
Business
February 20, 2013
Shura Council passes Saudi loan approved by Brotherhood, rejected by Salafis
The Shura Council on Wednesday endorsed the President Mohamed Morsy’s approval of a draft loan agreement with the Saudi Fund…
Cabinet approves new law promoting reconciliation
Business
February 20, 2013
Cabinet approves new law promoting reconciliation
The Cabinet approved an amendment Wednesday allowing defense lawyers to plea bargain for clients convicted in absentia as part of…