New libel charges against controversial Salafi preacher

Former presidential advisor Amr El-Leithy accuses Abdallah Badr of libel

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Gulf states lash out at Iran, urge rapid Syria transition

By Assaad Abboud          Manama (AFP) - The six Gulf states sharpened their tone against their Shi'a neighbour Iran on Tuesday, demanding an immediate halt to its…

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El-Erian: “Al-Saeed tailored the budget for SCAF”

FJP leader says minister of finance may be removed on account of his “health condition”

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Salafi preacher rebuts controversial statements

Borhami denies insulting Al-Azhar

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Opposition parties set up Independent Party Current

The new current is part of an ongoing evolution of opposition parties in preparation for parliamentary elections

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Al-Saeed: Government stands to reap EGP 20bn from tax reforms

Delays in the reform programme could lead lower wages and potential layoffs

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Rebel Economy Wrap

Syria’s Poundemonium

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Suicide underscores grim conditions at Guantanamo

Other Guantanamo detainees have reported finding "scissors and sharp objects in their cells"

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Mubarak-era politician Safwat El-Sherif set for release

Former secretary general of the National Democratic Party and former speaker of the Shura Council, Safwat El-Sherif is released on a EGP 50,000 bail

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NSF will not participate in Morsy-sponsored dialogue

Egypt’s largest opposition bloc denies claims it will participate in the presidency’s national dialogue sessions, calls for a real agenda

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