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Seven dead, 38 injured in tourist bus crash

Seven people died and 38 were injured Sunday when a tourist bus overturned in the rugged area of Abu Zenima on the Sharm el-Sheikh-Cairo road. Authorities notified the prosecutor general about the incident to conduct an investigation. The wounded were … read more

We’ve failed to meet youth demands: Egypt’s PM Qandil

Egyptian Prime Minister Hisham Qandil condemns the Friday night violence during protests at the presidential palace, admitting the government’s shortcomings in responding to protesters’ demands. “The government, as well as all political forces, has failed to accommodate the demands of … read more

Diesel fuel shortage enters fourth week

Cars queued up at gas stations on Friday for the fourth consecutive week as the diesel gas shortage continues. The Ministry of Petroleum blames the shortage — which it alternately confirms and denies exists — on bad weather that has … read more

Police drag protester, strip him naked

Police forces dragged a protester during the Ettehadiya Palace clashes on Friday night, stripped him naked, and beat him up with batons. He was later taken to a security truck. Al-Hayat television network captured the incident on video, which went … read more

150 Nour Party members resign Thursday

Around 150 Nour Party members in Giza resigned Thursday in protest over a meeting between Nour leaders and National Salvation Front figures earlier that day. Giza’s Nour Party Secretary General Ahmed Shokry refuted the number, saying the move was a … read more