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The chairman of Al-Nour party says that protesting was only a last resort. (AFP Photo)
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Salafi Constituent Assembly member denies calling for ‘Shari’a Friday’ protest

Protests aimed at the draft constitution may not be necessary because of…

Luiz Sanchez
Luiz Sanchez
The prosecution has demanded the court deliver the strictest penalty for Saber: five years imprisonment. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Alber Saber

Saber trial adjourned

Blogger, accused of insulting Islam and Christianity, likely to spend more time…

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein
A cartoon from the Supporters of April 8 Officers Facebook page. (PUBLIC ACCESS)
8 April officers

Calling on international help to free the 8 April Officers

Activists are now contacting international groups via Facebook.

Hend Kortam
Hend Kortam
Essam El-Erian , left, and Saad El-Katatny are running for presidency of the FJP (File photo) Mohamed Omar
elections

FJP to contest 100% of seats in next election

FJP seek majority in next parliament

Joel Gulhane
Joel Gulhane
Ahmed Harara and Khaled Talima speak during a press conference held by a coalition of progressive parties. (PUBLIC ACCESS)
Al-Dostour

Progressive coalition: Muslim Brotherhood trying to replace former regime

Opposition parties detail plans for Friday demonstrations

Basil El-Dabh
Basil El-Dabh
An administrative court dissolved a previous assembly in April for having members of parliament make up half its 100 seats. (AFP Photo)
Constituent Assembly

Court to rule on Constituent Assembly dissolution next Tuesday

Assembly struggles to pass constitution before dissolution.

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein
Tawfiq Okasha, the owner of Al Fara'een TV channel holds a press conference in The Meridian Hotel in August. (Photo courtesy of Mohamed Omar)
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Tawfik Okasha found not guilty of insulting the president

Thirty cases have been filed against the controversial television host.

Basil El-Dabh
Basil El-Dabh
The Doctors syndicate held an emergency general meeting in September. (Photo courtesy of Mohamed Omar)
doctors

Doctors continue strike

Doctors admit strike is losing momentum.

Hend Kortam
Hend Kortam
An agreement is in the works to solve the Sokhna strike. (Photo courtesy of Hassan Ghoneima)
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Sokhna Port: attempt at compromise

Governor attempts mediation between workers and company.

Daily News Egypt
Daily News Egypt

Supreme Constitutional Court rejects draft constitution

Chairman refuses articles which they say limit their jurisdiction.

Rana Muhammad Taha
Rana Muhammad Taha