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Islamic centre Al-Azhar calls on Muslims to 'ignore' Charlie Hebdo

Charlie Hebdo’s front page drawing of the prophet Mohammad has been condemned by religious authorities based in Egypt. The Islamic educational

Egypt

Freedom beckons for Mubarak as Egyptian court demands retrial in embezzlement case

An Egyptian court has ordered a retrial in the only outstanding conviction against former President Hosni Mubarak. He was found guilty in May of

Egypt

Twenty six acquitted of inciting debauchery in Cairo bathhouse

Mixed feelings in Egypt as 26 men are acquitted of inciting debauchery in a Cairo bathhouse.

Egypt

Journalists in Cairo hold their own protest rally and condemn Paris terror attacks

Journalists in Cairo unite with those in Paris displaying banners saying "brutality not in our name" as they condemn last week's terror attacks.

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Journalists in Egypt condemn Charlie Hebdo attack

There has been a mixed reaction in the Arab world to the attack on Charlie Hebdo’s offices. In Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry condemned the

Egypt

Egypt celebrates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad

Not all Muslims mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday but in Egypt days of celebrations are held. Mosques and streets in Cairo are bathed in light for

Egypt

Australia seeks return of Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste jailed in Egypt

Calls grow for the three journalists jailed in Cairo for "spreading lies" to be freed, following the order of a retrial.

Egypt

Retrial of Al Jazeera journalists must lead to freedom, says Amnesty

Egypt’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, has ordered a retrial of three jailed Al Jazeera journalists citing flaws in last year’s trial

Egypt

Egyptian court orders retrial of Al Jazeera journalists

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London: human rights campaigners protest outside the Egypt embassy

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Egypt bans 'Exodus' film because of 'historical inaccuracies'

Egypt has banned the Hollywood film “Exodus: Gods and Kings” because of what it describes as “historical inaccuracies.” The country’s cultural

Egypt

Coptic Christians in Egypt on alert for attacks

Catholic Copts in Egypt are marking Christmas amid tight security after threats from Islamic extremist groups. The Christmas Eve Mass at the Coptic Catholic Church in Cairo was packed despite the aler

Gaza

Egypt temporarily reopens Rafah border crossing

Egypt opened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza for two days on Sunday (December 21). The Rafah entry point is the only main crossing point from

Egypt

Egypt's first tattoo expo aims to break taboos

The first ever tattoo expo in Egypt and the Middle East has taken place in Cairo. The two-day exhibition and workshops brought together both local

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In Hippocrates footsteps

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Egypt: police use water cannon against anti-Mubarak verdict protesters

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Deadly clashes in Cairo over Mubarak court verdict

Egypt

Cairo disturbances following Mubarak court ruling

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Egyptians divided over Mubarak verdict

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Fatal clashes in Egypt as Islamist protests fail to draw large crowds

A nation balancing economic reforms with political unrest. Follow updates on protests, government policies, and regional influence.