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Minors detained during Friday clashes

Three teenagers in custody for 15 days pending investigation

Salma Hegab
Salma Hegab
The idea of using Islam as a basis for ruling Egypt was one of the major talking points during the drafting of Egypt’s new constitution. Members of the constituent assembly questioned the wording of Article 2 of Egypt’s constitution Picture: President Mohamed Morsi (2nd from L) met Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at the Tehran summit of Non-Aligned nations.(File Photo) (AFP Photo)
ahmadinejad

Iran offers Morsi guidance on building an Islamic state

A letter sent by advisors to Iran’s Grand Ayatollah has offered to…

Joel Gulhane
Joel Gulhane
Ultras Ahlawy attacked activists during a protest outside of the Ministry of Defence. (File Photo) AFP Photo / Khaled Desouki
ministry of defence

Ultras reportedly attack activists for chanting against Morsi

Some members of Ultras Ahlawy have been accused of attacking people for…

Joel Gulhane
Joel Gulhane
Administrative court

Rights group submits appeal against YouTube ban

AFTE appeal against decision to ban YouTube on the grounds that the…

Joel Gulhane
Joel Gulhane
El-Zend called for waving El-Husseiny’s judicial immunity in order to conduct investigations into false statements he made to media outlets. Photo:Judge Ahmed Al Zend ( File Photo)
Ahmed El-Zend

El-Zend sues public funds prosecutor

El-Zend accuses Chancellor Mostafa El-Husseiny of issuing false statements to the media

Fady Salah
Fady Salah
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)
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NSF conference attacked in Suez

Unidentified assailants fired shots at attendees as the conference neared its end,…

Rana Muhammad Taha
Rana Muhammad Taha
El-Gendy

Minor protests across Egypt

Protests held throughout Egypt criticising Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood

Fady Salah
Fady Salah
Mohamed Morsi

Presidential spokesperson quits, heads cabinet’s IDSC

Yasser Ali was chosen by Prime Minister Hesham Qandil for the new…

Ethar Shalaby
Ethar Shalaby
Prime Minster Hesham Qandil announced yesterday government plans to increase natural gas prices for cement and brick factories from $4 per million BTU to $6 per million BTU. (File Photo) (AFP PHOTO)
6 April Movement (Ahmed Maher front)

Qandil apologises for controversial statements

Families of Beni Suef block road in protest over the prime minister's…

Rana Muhammad Taha
Rana Muhammad Taha
Clashes

In pictures: Al Qubba Palace clashes

Tear gas and water used to disperse protesters

Daily News Egypt
Daily News Egypt