December 1
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UN Human Rights Chief Calls On Egypt's President to Roll Back Powers of Recent Decree
UN News
The top United Nations human rights official today called on Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to reconsider a Constitutional Declaration he issued last week, saying parts of the... Read more »
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New Constitution Criticized by Rights Group [press release]
AI London
A draft constitution approved by Egypt's Constituent Assembly falls well short of protecting human rights and, in particular, ignores the rights of women, restricts freedom of... Read more »
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Moussa - Mursi Should Listen to People's Demands
Aswat Masriya
Amr Moussa, head of the Conference Party and former presidential candidate, called on President Mursi on Friday to listen to the people's demand of annulling the constitutional... Read more »
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UN Rights Chief Urges Tunisia to Stop Use of Excessive Force Against Demonstrators in Siliana
UN News
The United Nations human rights chief today expressed alarm at the current unrest in the Tunisian town of Siliana, and urged the Government to stop using excessive force against... Read more »
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Morsy Stresses Respect for Principle of Separation of Authorities
Egypt Online
President Mohamed Morsy stressed keenness on the principle of separation of authorities as one of the most important elements of a modern state. Read more »
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Finance Minister - IMF's Rejection to Provide Loan to Egypt, Baseless
Egypt Online
Finance Minister, Momtaz al-Sayeed, said that reports on the International Monetary Fund's refusal to provide Egypt with credit were absolutely baseless, stressing that the initial... Read more »
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FM in Germany to Review Morsy's Berlin Visit Arrangements
Egypt Online
Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr has concluded a visit to Germany, where he attended the second round of the joint Egyptian-German committee, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement... Read more »
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Polisario Delegation Takes Part At Swapo's 5th Congress
SPS
A Saharawi delegation, comprising the Minister of State Mr. Bashir Mustapha Sayed and Radhi Sghaiar Bashir, is attending as guests of honor at work of 5th Congress of Namibia's... Read more »
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Elbaradei, Moussa, Sabahi Start Tahrir Sit-in
Aswat Masriya
Founder of the Constitution Party Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the Conference Party Amr Moussa and founder of the Popular Current Hamdeen Sabahi declared on Friday a sit-in in... Read more »
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Elbaradei - Mursi, Assembly Actions Are 'Coup Against Democracy'
Aswat Masriya
Founder of the Constitution Party Mohamed ElBaradei described on Friday President Mohamed Mursi's stance and his adherence to the constitutional decree as well as the constituent... Read more »
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Saharawi Republic Takes Part At Joint African Ministerial Conference of Agriculture and Trade
SPS
The Saharawi Republic is participating at the Joint African Conference of Agriculture and Trade, which opened Thursday at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of... Read more »
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SADR Attends AU Conference of Social Development Ministers
SPS
The Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) is taking part at the Third Session of the African Union Conference of the Ministers of Social Development, held on 26-30 Nov 2012 in... Read more »
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Fatah Mosque March Arrives in Tahrir
Aswat Masriya
A march from Fatah Mosque led by former presidential candidate Khaled Ali arrived on Friday in Cairo's Tahrir Square to take part in the "Dream of the Martyr" million-man... Read more »
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FM Condemns Israeli Decision to Build New Settlements
Egypt Online
Foreign Minister Mohamed Amr strongly condemned an Israeli decision to build new settlements in al-Quds after a vote at the UN General Assembly upgraded the Palestinian status at... Read more »
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Nation Stresses Women's Role in World Peace
Egypt Online
Egypt attaches great importance to the role of women in achieving peace and security in the world, Egypt's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Usama Abdel-Khaleq... Read more »
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State Council's General Assembly Rejects Constitutional Decree
Aswat Masriya
The State Council's General Assembly issued several recommendations following its meeting on Friday to discuss the repercussions of President Mohamed Mursi's constitutional decree. Read more »
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Sabahi Leads March From Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque to Tahrir
Aswat Masriya
A march led by former presidential candidate Hamdeen Sabahi took off from Mostafa Mahmoud Mosque on its way to Tahrir Square to participate in the "Dream of the Martyr" million-man... Read more »
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One Soldier Dead, 5 Injured in Sinai Bus Accident
Aswat Masriya
One Egyptian soldier died and five others were injured on Friday when their bus overturned in al-Goura area south of Sinai's Sheikh Zoueid. Read more »
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5-Ton Granite Painting of Ramsis II Discovered
Egypt Online
An Egyptian-French archeological mission concerned with excavations in Luxor discovered a 5-ton granite painting and a road that leads to the temple, said Dr. Mohamed el-Beyali the... Read more »
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Nationals in Syria Urged to Refer to Embassy for Departure Arrangements
Egypt Online
The Egyptian embassy in Syria has urged all Egyptian nationals there to come to the embassy for departure arrangements, said Assistant Foreign Minister for Consular Affairs Ali... Read more »
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Constitution's Blueprint to Be Presented to President Saturday
Egypt Online
The blueprint of the new constitution of Egypt will be presented to President Mohamed Morsi on Saturday 01/12/2012 in preparation for putting it to public referendum, said head of... Read more »
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Morsi - All Citizens Participated in January 25 Revolution With No Discrimination
Egypt Online
President Mohamed Morsi said that a constitutional declaration that issued last week realizes requirements of the current stage. "All Egyptians participated in January 25... Read more »
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Egypt Assuming Back Leading Role
Egypt Online
Egypt has recently been the focus of the spotlight and assuming once again its leading regional and international role after it had brokered a ceasefire between Palestinian... Read more »
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Egypt, Germany Firms Assert Depth of Relations
Egypt Online
Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr and his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle highlighted Thursday 29/11/2012 the strong relations binding the two nations. Read more »
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Azhar Grand Sheikh - Quds 'Islamic', 'Christian' Holy Place
Egypt Online
Al-Quds is not just an occupied land but it is an Islamic and Christian holy place, affirmed Al-Azhar Grand Sheikh Dr Ahmed el-Tayyeb. Read more »
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