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Rights Group Adds To Criticism Of Egypt’s Draft Protest Law
An Egyptian human rights group has said the country does not need more laws restricting rights and freedoms, with a…
Sissi Stays Coy, But Egyptians Try to Draft Him for President
Gen. Abdel Fatah al-Sissi’s unofficial presidential campaign is hitting the streets with growing momentum. The…
Alexandrians Employ Campaign to Counter Sexual Harassment
Tens of activists in Egypt's coastal city of Alexandria marked the first day of Eid al-Adha with a campaign dubbed…
U.S. Lawmakers Begin Last-Ditch Effort on Debt Ceiling
The U.S. Senate prepared for a last ditch effort Wednesday to avoid a historic lapse in the government's borrowing…
Obama Says He Believes Fiscal Impasse Will Be Resolved
President Barack Obama sought to inject a reassuring tone into the frantic efforts to avoid a U.S. debt default…
Morsi Trial Raises Tensions in Divided Egypt
The trial of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi that is set to begin November 4 is expected to heighten…
US Defence Minister, El-Sisi Discuss Sinai: Pentagon
United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel offered his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi warm wishes for…
Egypt’s April 6 (Democratic Front) Denounces Draft Protest Law
April 6 Youth Movement (Democratic Front) has rejected a draft protest law currently being reviewed by interim…
Egypt Used ‘Live Ammo’ Against Morsi Backers: Amnesty
Egyptian security forces used live ammunition on October 6 to disperse supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi…
Tight Security Measures In Egypt Ahead Of Eid Holidays
Egypt's interior ministry has prepared a mobilisation plan for the country's main streets and squares ahead of the…