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Islamic thinker says he might run for presidency ‘when possible’

CAIRO: Prominent Islamic thinker Mohamed Selim Al-Awa said Saturday that he might…

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Lawyers demand El-Adly judge step down

CAIRO: Following chaos that marred the trial of former interior Minister Habib…

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Mubarak depressed, needs therapy: MENA

CAIRO: Egypt's ousted leader Hosni Mubarak, who is under arrest in a…

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Thousands protest rumored Mubarak amnesty, chant against Tantawi

By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: A few thousand protesters in Tahrir Square and in…

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Mass comm students continue sit-in after 9 expelled

CAIRO: About 25 Cairo University mass communication students continued Friday their open-ended…

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Workers deny sector protests affect economy

CAIRO: Workers said that sector protests do not affect Egypt’s economy and…

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In Egypt, the issue is the economy

By Bitterlemons One of Egypt’s prominent publishers and democracy activists, Hisham Kassem was…

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Netanyahu in US, says Obama misunderstands

WASHINGTON: Israel said the United States "does not understand reality" as its…

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US senator calls for free trade pacts in Middle East

WASHINGTON: Senator John McCain said Thursday the United States should "move urgently"…

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Egypt says Obama speech will help Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS: President Barack Obama's backing of a key Palestinian demand on…

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