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Foreign minister discusses Fatah-Hamas reconciliation

Egypt aims for key role as a mediator in Israel-Palestine conflict

Luiz Sanchez
Luiz Sanchez

Third day of civil disobedience in Port Said

Marches sweep Port Said, calls for an independent Port Said ‘state’

Fady Salah
Fady Salah
The dismissal of advisors is a decision taken by the institution of the presidency at its discretion in national interest and is not directly linked to any investigations or charges,” Yasser Ali said
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Presidency addresses Alam Eddin dismissal

Morsi’s office did not specify reason for sacking the presidential advisor, denied…

Basil El-Dabh
Basil El-Dabh
Shaarawy Abdel Baqi’s vision for a democratic party is still carried on by his colleagues. (Photo: Courtesy of his family)
Al-Dostour Party

Profile: Shaarawy, a lasting vision

A month after Shaarawy Abdel Baqi's death, his colleagues still honour his…

Rana Muhammad Taha
Rana Muhammad Taha
ahmed mekki

Port Said’s second day of civil disobedience

City entrances closed as disobedience continues despite attempts by Mekki to respond…

Nouran El-Behairy
Nouran El-Behairy
The NSF held a meeting on Tuesday and published a statement which reiterated the demands of the bloc and stated that it would not participate in elections unless these demands are addressed. (File Photo) (AFP - Photo)
Mohamed Morsi

State Security investigations of NSF ongoing

The office of the prosecutor general has requested that State Security completes…

Basil El-Dabh
Basil El-Dabh
Supreme Constitutional Court - Hassan Ibrahim
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SCC returns election draft law to Shura Council

Rejected five articles as “unconstitutional”

Ethar Shalaby
Ethar Shalaby
The new Sukuk law will be approved on Wednesday by the cabinet before being referred to the Shura Council (File Photo)(DNE/ FILE PHOTO)
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Protest law will infringe on human rights

Human rights organisations highlight fears that draft protest law will restrict freedoms…

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein
Abdel Fatah El-Sisi, Minister of Defence (AFP/Photo)
Abdel Fatah El-Sisi

Contradictory reactions to rumours of El-Sisi’s dismissal

Ahram reports military anger over the rumours, military spokesperson denies this

Fady Salah
Fady Salah
A criminal court ruled on Monday to release Islamic preacher “Abu Islam”, on bail of 20, 000 Egyptian pounds in a blasphemy case. (File Photo) AFP PHOTO / KHALED DESOUKI
Abu Islam

Abu Islam arrest ordered

Prosecution orders Islamist preacher to be detained for contempt of Christianity

Fady Salah
Fady Salah