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Shura Council struggles to amend elections law
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Shura Council struggles to amend elections law
Members of the Shura Council’s legislative and constitutional committee said Wednesday they do not have access to accurate population distribution…
Students plan march to mark National Student Day
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Students plan march to mark National Student Day
Several student movements announced they will march from Cairo University to Abbas Bridge in Giza on Thursday to commemorate National…
Foreign ministry officials to take over as presidential spokesmen
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Foreign ministry officials to take over as presidential spokesmen
President Mohamed Morsy appointed Foreign Ministry officials Omar Amer and Ehab Fahmy as the new spokesmen for the president's office.…
Housing minister unveils first phase of national development plan
Business
February 20, 2013
Housing minister unveils first phase of national development plan
Housing and Urban Development Minister Tareq Wafiq announced Wednesday that officials had completed the first phase of a national strategic…
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Lawyers’ group demand Abu Islam’s prosecution
The Egyptian Female Lawyers Initiative staged a vigil outside the Supreme Court Complex Wednesday against Salafi preacher Sheikh Ahmed Abdallah,…
Jama’a al-Islamiyah condemns SCC elections ban it says targets Islamists
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Jama’a al-Islamiyah condemns SCC elections ban it says targets Islamists
Members of Jama'a al-Islamiyah and it political arm criticized the Supreme Constitutional Court Wednesday for upholding a ban preventing certain…
Hussein Salem to appraise assets over possible reconciliation with Govt
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Hussein Salem to appraise assets over possible reconciliation with Govt
Companies owned by fugitive businessman Hussein Salem are appraising their assets and stocks to prepare for a possible reconciliation with…
Nine killed during failed rescue attempt in Qalyubiya
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Nine killed during failed rescue attempt in Qalyubiya
Nine workers were killed and three farmers injured following a botched rescue attempt in Qalyubiya Governorate, just north of Cairo,…
Former NDP members to form new party
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Former NDP members to form new party
More than 200 former National Democratic Party MPs announced plans Wednesday to form a new political party called the Egyptian…
Local man attacks Beni Suef governor
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Local man attacks Beni Suef governor
A Beni Suef citizen attempted to stab Governor Maher Baybars Wednesday while presenting a complaint at his office. Security at…