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FM has phone conversations with Greek, Cypriot counterparts on latest developments
Date: 2013-08-18 19:12:47 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:37 - ID:247819
Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy had two phone calls with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts as part of his efforts to explain the true Egyptian scene to the world. During the phone conversations, Fahmy expounded the latest developments in Egypt, ....
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Border guards abort bid to smuggle weapons, Hashish
Date: 2013-08-18 15:19:34 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:36 - ID:247526
Border guards of the western military zone Sunday aborted an attempt to smuggle 10 birdshot guns and 75 kilograms of Hashish from Libya to the Egyptian territories. The foiled attempt occurred in an area about eight kms south the Salloum ....
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Initial losses from Giza governorate building fire estimated at EGP 53 mln - Giza governor
Date: 2013-08-18 15:14:47 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:35 - ID:247519
The preliminary losses from the Giza governorate building fire, which took place on Thursday,is estimated at 53 million pounds, said Giza Governor Ali Abdel-Rahman. In statements Sunday, Abdel-Rahman said that report was prepared to count ....
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Military spokesman denies allegations about putting Assar under house arrest
Date: 2013-08-18 15:07:21 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:34 - ID:247500
Military Spokesman Ahmed Ali denied the news reported by Rassd news network alleging that Assistant Defense Minister Major General Mohamed el-Assar was under house arrest. In a statement Sunday, the spokesman said "the rumor is totally bare of ....
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Baradei leaves for Austria
Date: 2013-08-18 15:05:14 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:33 - ID:247496
Former vice president Mohamed ElBaradei declined to reply to any reporters' questions before leaving for Vienna, Austria, on Sunday. Baradei resigned from his post in protest against the breakup of Rabaa Adaweya and Nahda sit-ins by security ....
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Security tightened in precincts of Fath mosque in Ramses
Date: 2013-08-18 15:01:55 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:32 - ID:247493
Security was tightened on Sunday in the vicinity of Al-Fath mosque in Ramses square with more security forces seen patrolling the area after Saturday's violent clashes. Morsi supporters used the mosque minaret to open fire at security forces ....
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School year to start September 21
Date: 2013-08-18 14:53:22 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:31 - ID:247487
The Supreme Council for Pre-University Education approved on Sunday the timetable of the new school year to start on September 21 instead of what was previously scheduled on September. Education Minister Mahmoud Abu Nasr, who chaired the ....
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Cabinet discusses latest developments in Egypt
Date: 2013-08-18 14:33:53 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:30 - ID:247460
The Cabinet under Hazem el-Beblawy held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the country in light of acts of violence that have been gripping the country since the breakup of Rabaa Adaweya and Nahda sit-ins. The cabinet ....
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Iraq urges all countries to back off Egypt
Date: 2013-08-18 14:24:21 GMT - Iraq - Egypt - SN:29 - ID:247440
Iraq expressed deep concern over the current developments in Egypt, urging all countries to stop interfering in Egypt's internal affairs for their own interests. A statement by media adviser of the Iraqi premier Ali Musawi said Iraq totally ....
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Border guards foil terrorists' attack near int'l borders in Sinai
Date: 2013-08-18 13:56:12 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:28 - ID:247386
The Egyptian border guards foiled an attempt by a group of terrorists to smuggle arms south of the international mark no. 4, some 50 meters west of the international border line. After an exchange of fire, the border guards thwarted an attempt ....
