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  • Egypt to open Rafah border crossing with Gaza
  • Misrata shelling in Libya kills 12 on Thursday
  • Syria braces for day of rage protests
12:13

Workers struggle against bureaucracy to create new unions

Photographed by Ahmed Almasry
At least a dozen post-revolution independent unions have sprung up, forming the Egyptian Federation of Independent Trade Unions and beginning to break the state's 54-year monopoly on labor organizations. The...
12:07

Jordan rationing electricity after Egypt blast

<p><span class="cdvText-style1" id="hcspan_body">Flames shoot into the sky from a gas pipeline after unknown saboteurs bombed the Egyptian pipeline near the village of Al-Sabil in the El-Arish region of the Sinai on April 27, 2011, forcing authorities to cut supplies to Israel and Jordan. </span></p>
Photographed by AFP
Amman—Jordan says it is rationing its use of electricity after the explosion of a gas pipeline from Egypt. On Wednesday, gunmen blew up a pipeline carrying natural gas from the Sinai Peninsula to Israel and...
21:16

Egypt backs Syrian regime, receives sharp criticism

<p>Syrian president Bashaar al-Assad in uniform.</p>
Photographed by AFP
Egypt is backing Syrian diplomatic efforts to block a Western-supported UN resolution condemning Damascus’s bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, a human rights advocate said on Thursday. “Egypt has...
20:36

Egypt's central bank leaves interest rates steady

Building of headquarters of Central Bank of Egypt in Downtown
Photographed by Reuters
Egypt's central bank kept its key overnight interest rates steady on Thursday in a bid to foster economic growth without reigniting the high inflation that sparked unprecedented protests against the government....
20:02

Government studies banning NDP members from elections

<p>Gamal Mubarak, <span id="main" style="visibility: visible;"><span id="search" style="visibility: visible;">National Democratic Party (NDP) Policies Committee Secretary</span></span>, speaking on the second day of National Democratic Party (NDP) seventh annual conference, Cairo, December 26, 2010. During his speech, Gamal expressed proud of being Egyptian, referring to those who hide he truth must be encountered. Many NDP figures especially Safwat al-Sherif, NDP Secretary General and Ahmed Ezz, NDP Secretary of the Organization, fiercely attacked opposition.</p>
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The cabinet is discussing with the Interior Ministry the possibility of banning members of the former ruling National Democratic Party from running in the next parliamentary elections, according to security sources....
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Brotherhood to decide party leadership on Friday
The Muslim Brotherhood Shura Council plans to choose the president of its Freedom and Justice Party and approve the final bylaws of the party on...
Clashes at Amr Moussa’s rally
Cairo microbus drivers protest against 'tax increases'
Copts demand return of missing Christian girls
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Economy

Quantities of wheat which is imported from abroad upon its arrival in seaport
Egypt govt allots up to LE5 billion for buying wheat from farmers
The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture has allocated between LE4 billion and LE5 billion to buy four million tons of wheat from Egyptian farmers this...
Egypt's Mobinil net tumbles on political turmoil
Egypt's Eastern 9-month net profit at US$67.6 mln
Telecom Egypt says CEO to step down
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Media

<p>Fatah and Hamas reconcile in Cairo</p>
Thursday's papers: Cairo basks in prestige of Palestinian accord, Gulf-Egypt relations in question
State-run papers featured the unexpected accords between the Palestinian factions of Fatah and Hamas on their front pages. Al-Ahram said the accords...
Wednesday’s papers: Adly’s courtroom 'buffoonery,' Sharaf's unfettered optimism, Mubarak’s feeble heart
Tuesday’s papers: Qena governor suspended, Mubarak to be transferred to military hospital
Monday’s papers: Mubarak one step closer to Tora
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Photos

<p>Two protesters holding hands during a demonstration to find missing Copt women, High Justice Courthouse, cairo, April 28, 2011. Recently, Copt women have been missing, as reported by families and local residents in similar numerous protests. Missing women - and protests demanding finding them - are seen as exemplary of instigated sectarion tensions at a time when similar protests - organized by Salafi groups - have come out demanding release of Copt women who have converted to islam. One most hyped example of allegedly converted women is Camilia Shehata.</p>

Missing Copt women protest

Photographed by Namir Galal
Two protesters holding hands during a demonstration to find missing Copt women, High Justice Courthouse, cairo, April...
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<p>The body of a victim is covered with a blanket after a powerful blast said to be of criminal origin killed 14 people, 11 foreigners and 3 Moroccan people in a cafe in the centre of the Moroccan tourist city of Marrakesh, April 28, 2011. An interior ministry official confirmed the report and said an investigation was under way to shed more light on the blast which occurred on Jamaa El Fna Square, a favourite spot for foreign visitors, in central Marrakesh. Earlier reports spoke of the accidental explosion of several gas canisters in the Argana cafe in the middle of the square.</p>

Blast hits Marrakesh

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The body of a victim is covered with a blanket after a powerful blast said to be of criminal origin killed 14 people,...
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<p>Britain&#39;s Prince William (L) waves as he arrives with his brother Prince Harry at the West Door of Westminster Abbey for his royal wedding, in London, April 29, 2011.</p>

William's royal wedding

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Britain's Prince William (L) waves as he arrives with his brother Prince Harry at the West Door of Westminster...
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<p>Two protesters holding hands during a demonstration to find missing Copt women, High Justice Courthouse, cairo, April 28, 2011. Recently, Copt women have been missing, as reported by families and local residents in similar numerous protests. Missing women - and protests demanding finding them - are seen as exemplary of instigated sectarion tensions at a time when similar protests - organized by Salafi groups - have come out demanding release of Copt women who have converted to islam. One most hyped example of allegedly converted women is Camilia Shehata.</p>
<p>The body of a victim is covered with a blanket after a powerful blast said to be of criminal origin killed 14 people, 11 foreigners and 3 Moroccan people in a cafe in the centre of the Moroccan tourist city of Marrakesh, April 28, 2011. An interior ministry official confirmed the report and said an investigation was under way to shed more light on the blast which occurred on Jamaa El Fna Square, a favourite spot for foreign visitors, in central Marrakesh. Earlier reports spoke of the accidental explosion of several gas canisters in the Argana cafe in the middle of the square.</p>
<p>Britain&#39;s Prince William (L) waves as he arrives with his brother Prince Harry at the West Door of Westminster Abbey for his royal wedding, in London, April 29, 2011.</p>

Environment

<p>The Egyptian Pilot Project of MED ENEC in Sharm el Sheik</p>
Green architecture in Egypt: A sustainable project
Whenever anyone refers to green architecture, spectacular and space age buildings come to mind: Twelve West in Portland with urban wind turbines...
A Greener Egypt: Stop littering!
Red Sea and Port Said clean up to celebrate Earth Day
Scientists warn Egypt against Corridor of Development
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World

Syrian activists vow more protests against regime
Beirut -- Syrian activists have vowed more demonstrations against President Bashar al-Assad's regime as the government crackdown on opponents...
Yemen opposition warns bloodshed may derail deal
Suicide bomber kills 8 at Iraqi mosque
Turkey urges Syria to stop crackdown
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Culture

<p>Cannes Film Festival</p>
Egypt first-time guest at Cannes film festival
The Cannes International Film Festival on Thursday announced a new plan to host a "guest country" at the festival each year, and that Egypt...
Ground communication: Xavier Puigmarti at Mashrabia
Their own hands: Q&A with Christie’s Middle East Director Isabelle de la Bruyere
Egyptian film hopes to be liberated by revolution
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Caricature

Investigating president'...

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My name is not Regime

Artist Amro Selim
Protesters: People want regime down.  Mubarak: Thank god they don't mean me. My name is...
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Egyptian on fire, again

[Another Egyptian sets himself on fire at parliament] - You withdraw all gas and matchsticks all...
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Life & Style

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Egypt sends 38 cyclists to Global Biking Initiative
Biking is a relatively new phenomenon in Egyptian society. Nevertheless, it’s on the rise -- Egyptians increasingly bike their way to work or...
Estoril: A downtown gem that stands the test of time
Egyptian Easter foods: A treat for all
An easy technique for home flower arranging
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Travel

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Postcard from Beni Suef: Koshary Hotel
I checked into the El Bakry Koshary & Hotel with minimal luggage and a lot of skepticism. It may have been, as I was repeatedly reassured, the...
Last minute getaways for Easter holiday
Postcard from Athens: A quiet hilltop, the echoes of history
Postcard from Antalya: The other side of the Mediterranean
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<p>جنود الجيش يقفون أمام لجنة مدرسة الأورمان الابتدائية، لتأمين عملية التصويت في الاستفتاء علي التعديلات الدستورية، الدقي، الجيزة، 19 مارس 2011. تفتح لجان الاقتراع أبوابها أمام الناخبين للإدلاء بأصواتهم في الاستفتاء على التعديلات التي أُجريت علي تسع مواد من دستور 1971، والتي أقرتها اللجنة المُشكلة من قبل المجلس الأعلى للقوات المسلحة، علي أن يتم التصويت -لأول مرة- ببطاقة الرقم القومي دون غيرها من المستندات.</p>
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