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People are still analysing the implications of the constitution draft document released by Mohamed Al-Beltagy at a press conference. (File photo/ Hassan Ibrahim)
constitution

Analysis of constitutional draft

Part 3: Parliament

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein
Protesters demonstrate in front of a previous court hearing against Abu Islam. (File photo/ Mohamed Omar)
Abu Islam

Abu Islam trial adjourned

Abu Islam is the first Muslim to face charges of contempt of…

Fady Salah
Fady Salah

Saudi Police denies Egyptian woman was raped

Husband says his wife possessed by jinn.

Nouran El-Behairy
Nouran El-Behairy
Egypt

El-Erian rescinds his party resignation

Muslim Brotherhood leader is still deputy chairman of the group’s political arm…

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein

Journalists protest government meddling

Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Shura Council said to have exceeded their authority

Luiz Sanchez
Luiz Sanchez
A student protest at Cairo University during a visit of Mohamed Morsy. There has been a proliferation of protests since the 25 January Revolution. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Al-Wasat

University bylaws ratified without referendum

Strike action planned against bylaws.

Joel Gulhane
Joel Gulhane
During the election, members of the clergy and lay representatives from dioceses all over the world will select the final three nominees. (Photo by Mohamed Omar)
Coptic Church

Changes to Coptic papal selection

Election set for 29 October, final selection on 4 November.

Basil El-Dabh
Basil El-Dabh
Thousands of Egyptian protesters gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square on October 19 (AFP/File, Ahmed Mahmoud)
harassment

Mob assaults French reporter in Egypt’s Tahrir Square

The attack lasted several minutes before a male colleague managed to pull…

Daily News Egypt
Daily News Egypt
christians

Followers of slain crime boss promise to seek revenge

Fears of sectarian violence in Mallawi.

Basil El-Dabh
Basil El-Dabh
Egypt

Prosecutor general investigates Al-Erian statements

Former ruling party deputy chairman said presidency had Abdel Meguid Mahmoud on…

Ahmed Aboulenein
Ahmed Aboulenein