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NCCM puts Cairo street children at 5,500, says other numbers exaggerated

CAIRO: A government-sponsored project has put the number of street children in…

Daily News Egypt

Palestinian Fatah party to renew leadership in 20-year first

BETHLEHEM: Fatah members were preparing on Friday to elect a new leadership…

AFP
AFP

For some Egyptians, marriage offices are the only option

CAIRO: After her first marriage ended, Hala, 35, decided to resort to…

Tamim Elyan

Rafah crossing remains open for five days

CAIRO: The Rafah border crossing remained open Friday for Gazans, which meant…

Abdel-Rahman Hussein

Saudi limits pilgrims to prevent swine flu spread

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will require the millions of pilgrims who flock to…

AP
AP

Police: 37 die in Iraq as bombs target Shias

BAGHDAD: A series of bomb attacks targeting Shia pilgrims and worshippers struck…

AP
AP

Real estate tax collectors protest inclusion in govt syndicate

CAIRO: Real estate tax collectors vowed to continue the protest they started…

Yasmine Saleh

Tipping point: Richest nations see baby boom

The once ironclad axiom that the wealthier a nation the lower its…

AFP
AFP

IN DEPTH: LinkDotNet sale negotiations ongoing

CAIRO: Orascom Telecom (OT) and sale consultant EFG Hermes are currently reviewing…

Kate Dannies

Higher education minister warns against uncertified universities

CAIRO: Minister of Higher Education Hani Helal warned against applying for uncertified…

Yasmine Saleh