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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ....