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Police deployed for Tunisia-inspired rally

By Maggie Michael /AP CAIRO: Thousands of Egyptian security forces are deploying…

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IMF says regional tension adds to Egypt’s fiscal burden

The International Monetary Fund has indicated that the increasing political tensions in…

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Labor Party says interior ministry procrastinating in releasing its leader

By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The Ministry of Interior has procrastinated in implementing…

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Court refuses to change Qandil’s trial jurisdiction

By Marwa Al-A'asar CAIRO: The head of the South Giza Court rejected…

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Rafah crossing to close on Police Day, cables say Egypt has ‘no influence’

CAIRO: The Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza will be closed…

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Pope calls on Christians to mend divisions

VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday implored Christians to mend their…

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Coptic Churches call on followers to avoid Jan. 25 protests

By Essam Fadl CAIRO: The three Coptic Egyptian Churches — Orthodox, Catholic…

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Dozens commemorate Police Day outside Cairo court

CAIRO: Dozens of citizens gathered on Monday outside the Cassation Court in…

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MB, Baradei campaign members cite threats ahead of Jan. 25 protests

By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Members of the Muslim Brotherhood as well as…

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Tunisia can be a model for democratic transformation in Arab world, say experts

CAIRO: The Tunisian revolution challenged stereotypes of the stagnant political scene associated…

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