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Egypt examines joint securities exchange with Turkey
The Turkish delegation plans to discuss the implementation of the items agreed upon in the memorandum of understanding.
Tourist guide union arranges a three-day strike
Secretary general of union resigns
State Council postpones Nile University case
Court gives both parties 48 hours to bring forward their papers and requests in a special session.
Egypt and Iran to foster trade ties
The Iranian official said exchanging agricultural products will be the start of improved relations between Iran and Egypt.
El-Erian rescinds his party resignation
Muslim Brotherhood leader is still deputy chairman of the groupâs political arm but will relinquish his post in the presidential advisory board.
Journalists protest government meddling
Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Shura Council said to have exceeded their authority
University bylaws ratified without referendum
Strike action planned against bylaws.
Lebanon police tear-gas anti-PM protest at funeral
After the funeral at the massive Al-Amine Mosque, Hassan was to be buried in the mausoleum of his mentor, former premier Rafiq Hariri.
Changes to Coptic papal selection
Election set for 29 October, final selection on 4 November.
Muslim pilgrims flood Mecca for hajj
Thursday marks the most important day, when all pilgrims assemble in the Arafat plain outside Mecca.
Kadhafi spokesman arrested
News of the arrest came hours after the authorities said Libya was still not fully liberated from Kadhafi’s legacy and warned that loyalists continued to pose an active threat, particularly in Bani Walid, one of his final strongholds.
Qatar to channel goods via Egypt to rebuild Gaza
Despite their ideological closeness, ties between Gaza’s Hamas rulers and Morsy’s Islamist administration have recently been strained following a deadly attack on Egyptian troops in Sinai which prompted Cairo to demolish scores of Gaza smuggling tunnels.
Followers of slain crime boss promise to seek revenge
Fears of sectarian violence in Mallawi.
Kuwait cabinet sets December 1 for snap polls
The opposition has called for a massive demonstration on Sunday to protest the decision to change the electoral constituency law, charging it is a bid by the government to influence the results and elect a rubber-stamp assembly.
Saudi coastguard capture 15 Iranians
Relations between Tehran and Riyadh have been tense for years over many political and security issues, including Iran’s controversial nuclear programme, which scares its Arab neighbours across the Gulf waters.
Obama tags Romney with amnesia gag
The Obama camp’s previous bid to skewer Romney with insulting tags — such as pushing the Robin-Hood-in-reverse term “Romney Hood” to tarnish his tax policies — have done nothing to protect the president’s shrinking poll lead.
Libya ‘not fully liberated’ year after Kadhafi death
Megaryef, president of the democratically elected General National Congress, gave a sombre assessment of the post-Kadhafi period and warned that remnants of the former regime still pose a threat.
Six Afghan police poisoned, shot dead, officials say
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to purported spokesman Yousif Ahmadi, who said eight policemen were killed and their weapons seized.
Lebanon cabinet meets as protests flare over bombing
Hassan, a top Lebanese security official killed Friday in a Beirut car bombing, suspected the regime in neighbouring Syria of murdering his mentor, former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Polls on university governing bylaws begin
Several political movements voice disapproval of the polls
International Maritime Organization threatens to blacklist Sokhna Port
A popular committee to address workersâ grievances was formed on Wednesday, including Ahmed Mahmoud, secretary of the Freedom and Justice Party and Ahmed Abdel Raheem, member of the Shura Council.
Popular Current denies coordination with Okasha
Schedules marches for âEgypt is not a manorâ Friday protests.
Arabi urges Syria, rebels to agree Eid truce
Arabi met UN and League peace envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi on Tuesday for a briefing on his regional visit as efforts for a political solution to the Syrian crisis floundered.
Analysis of constitutional draft- Part 2
Part 2: Freedoms, duties, and rights
Salafi Constituent Assembly member denies calling for âShariâa Fridayâ protest
Protests aimed at the draft constitution may not be necessary because of the upcoming Administrative Judiciary Court hearing which may yet dissolve its second assembly.
Saber trial adjourned
Blogger, accused of insulting Islam and Christianity, likely to spend more time on remand.
British doctor in court over Syria journalist kidnappings
Shajul Islam, 26, is accused of being part of a jihadist group that held photographers John Cantlie from Britain and Jeroen Oerlemans of the Netherlands at a Syrian camp between July 17 and 26.
Syria conflict could set region ablaze, says Brahimi
Brahimi called on Monday for a temporary ceasefire during the four-day Eid al-Adha holiday starting on October 26.
Calling on international help to free the 8 April Officers
Activists are now contacting international groups via Facebook.
Aggressive Obama outpunches Romney in second debate
Rebounding from the ropes after a dismal showing two weeks ago that sent his poll numbers tumbling, the president was aware a second poor outing could doom him to the historical ignominy of a single term.