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  • Initial losses from Giza governorate building fire estimated at EGP 53 mln - Giza governor

    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 ....

  • Military spokesman denies allegations about putting Assar under house arrest

    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 ....

  • Baradei leaves for Austria

    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 ....

  • Security tightened in precincts of Fath mosque in Ramses

    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 ....

  • School year to start September 21

    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 ....

  • Cabinet discusses latest developments in Egypt

    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 ....

  • Iraq urges all countries to back off Egypt

    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 ....

  • Border guards foil terrorists' attack near int'l borders in Sinai

    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 ....

  • Rabaa Adaweya Square closed

    Rabaa Adaweya Square closed

    Date: 2013-08-18 13:30:09 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:27 - ID:247342

    Army and police forces closed Sunday Nasr City's Rabaa el-Adaweya Square. Military vehicles closed Tayran Street and Nasr Road from the direction leading to Rabaa el-Adaweya Square. Efforts are still underway to restore the Square and ....

  • Relevant bodies urged to protect children's rights

    Relevant bodies urged to protect children's rights

    Date: 2013-08-18 13:16:52 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:24 - ID:247313

    The National Council for Childhood and Motherhood (NCCM) urged all the relevant bodies, either national or international, to support the children's rights in light of these difficult moments that Egypt is going through. The NCCM affirmed that ....

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