The Parliament of Egypt approves, with a two-thirds majority in favour, extending the nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, starting January 13.
- The Parliament of Egypt approves, with a two-thirds majority in favour, to extend the nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, starting January 13. 2018-01-09 20:30:05 (First version)
- The Parliament of Egypt approves, with a two-thirds majority in favour, extending the nationwide state of emergency for a further three months, starting January 13. (Current version)
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