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Rebels to leave Syria’s Homs in deal in 48 hours: Governor

The agreement involves the fate of about 2,250 fighters, civilians and injured…

Daily News Egypt

Student groups announce ‘Black Week’ of protests

Groups, including the El-Midan Student Group, Revolutionary Socialist Students, and Revolutionary Front…

Parties and civil society organisations decry marginalisation of women in country’s transition

Statement calls on committee tasked with amending election legislation to hold dialogue…

Basil El-Dabh

Judge releases student to compete in Intel science competition

Released on bail, Abdallah Assem was initially detained for 15 days unable…

Rana Muhammad Taha

States hosting Syrian refugees near ‘breaking point’

UNHCR, ministers stress the need for a political solution to ease Syrian…

Joel Gulhane

19-year-old jumps three stories to escape rape

Woman escaped, but has been hospitalised for injuries

Daily News Egypt

Deal clinched for rebel retreat from Syria’s Homs: negotiator

Around 2,250 people, mostly fighters, will evacuate the Old City area, which…

Daily News Egypt

Assad to face two candidates in Syria presidential vote

Twenty-three candidates had initially registered to run against Assad, but most did…

Daily News Egypt

Libyan MPs try again to elect a PM

AFP - Libya’s parliament met on Sunday to decide between two candidates…

Daily News Egypt

Iraq violence kills over 30 people in 24 hours

The bloodshed comes as officials count ballots from the 30 April general…

Daily News Egypt