Egypt
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Referring to Turkey turmoil, FM says Egypt does not meddle into affairs of any country
Date: 2014-01-01 17:10:59 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:44 - ID:474115
The spokesman for the foreign ministry said Egypt does not meddle into the domestic affairs of any country, in a pointed reference to the political turmoil in Turkey sparked by a high-profile corruption and bribery probe. "As we reject any ....
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Tayyeb, Biblawy discuss Azhar developments
Date: 2014-01-01 17:06:46 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:42 - ID:474112
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayyeb on Wednesday briefed Prime Minister Hazem el-Biblawy, at a meeting in Al-Azhar HQ, about the various issues related to Al-Azhar. Sheikh el-Tayyeb posted Biblawy on efforts pertaining to launching a TV ....
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Mufti: Inter-faith dialogue should be based on respecting particular values of each religion
Date: 2014-01-01 17:04:59 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:41 - ID:474111
Mufti of the Republic Shawky Allam on Wednesday said that dialogue among followers of different religions should be based on respecting the particular values of each religion and culture. At a meeting with Ambassador Wafaa Naseem, the nominee for ....
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Interior Ministry denies reports about a bomb defused at Nasr City Police Hospital
Date: 2014-01-01 17:03:33 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:40 - ID:474109
The Interior Ministry on Wednesday denied reports carried on Facebook about a bomb that was defused at the Nasr City Police Hospital. In a press release, the ministry asserted that the story is completely groundless and bare of truth. It urged ....
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Abu Islam appeal postponed to next Wednesday
Date: 2014-01-01 15:39:29 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:39 - ID:473949
The misdemeanor court postponed to next Wednesday examining an appeal lodged by Salafsit preacher Ahmed Abdullah, known as "Abu Islam", contesting a verdict of a three-year imprisonment over contempt of Christianity. Abu Islam was sentenced ....
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Rafah crossing opened exceptionally to allow passage of South African delegation
Date: 2014-01-01 14:52:12 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:37 - ID:473842
Rafah border crossing was opened exceptionally Wednesday to allow the passage of a delegation from South Africa, who came from the Gaza Strip. The 19-strong delegation entered the Gaza Strip early last week, a well-placed source at the Rafah ....
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Mahdy: Cabinet has designated MB a terrorist organization after warrant by public prosecution
Date: 2014-01-01 14:48:33 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:36 - ID:473833
Minister of Transitional Justice Amin Al-Mahdy said on Wednesday that the Cabinet has designated the Muslim Brotherhood group a terrorist organization after a warrant by the public prosecution. At a press conference, he added that the warrant ....
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State antiquities minister urges Egyptians to vote in constitution referendum
Date: 2014-01-01 14:35:44 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:34 - ID:473803
State Minister of Antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim urged the Egyptian nation to take part in the constitutional referendum, which is set to take place on January 14-15. "It is an important step toward stability and finalizing the road map," he went on ....
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Tayyeb urges university students to focus only on obtaining knowledge and steer away from conflicts
Date: 2014-01-01 14:32:12 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:32 - ID:473792
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayyeb on Wednesday urged university students to focus only on obtaining knowledge and information and steer away from conflicts. The remark came in press statements after meeting in Al-Azhar Sheikhdom with ....
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Egypt does not allow any foreign party to interfere in its internal affairs -- Spokesman
Date: 2014-01-01 14:31:13 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:31 - ID:473786
Spokesman for the Egyptian Foreign Ministry Ambassador Badr Adel Aati said on Wednesday that Egypt does not allow any foreign party to interfere in its internal affairs. At a press conference, he added that this stance applies to all without ....