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Latest in Egypt
Mubarak testifies against Morsi in ‘Prison Break’ case
Rare appearance of Mubarak is first since he was acquitted from charges of ordering to kill protesters
Op-ed review: Sadat, MB, governing, information
Egyptian commentators followed up on number of local issues in Wednesday’s op-eds, continued to pay tribute, criticise former president Anwar Sadat as Egypt commemorated his 100th birthday
Egypt allocates EGP 100m to empower individuals with disabilities
Ministry of Social Solidarity establishes fund serving disabled people
Al-Sisi sends presidential delegation to greet Christians on Christmas Day
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria greets Coptic Catholics, asserting Christmas is day to exchange love
Administrative Court fires Head of Pharmacists Syndicate Mohy Ebeid
Decision approved recommendations of general assembly organised by syndicate’s board held on 14 May
Egypt, Jordan carry out drills to enhance military cooperation, exchange expertise
Egyptian military announces its plan to secure Christmas celebrations, worshipping houses
Al-Sisi attends ‘Different, We Are Able’ conference
Government presents efforts to empower physically challenged individuals
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King Salman receives Al-Tayeb to discuss cooperation in countering extremism
Al-Tayeb is scheduled to meet number of Saudi religious scholars
Cassation Court reduces prisons sentences of defendants in ‘Beni Suef violence’ case
Total of 93 defendants involved in case including Mohamed Badie
Al-Sisi emphasises judiciary independence, expressed appreciating to Egyptian judges
President held meetings with Judicial Authorities Council members, education minister
14 alleged militants killed in Arish: interior ministry
Fighters were planning to target police, army personnel, says ministry
Court postpones case demanding constitutional changes on presidential terms’ limit
“Al-Sisi made a lot of achievements, he deserves to serve a third term,” says lawyer
Celebrating 100th birthday of man of peace, war
Nobel Peace prize awarded to President El-Sadat, third president in history of country
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Ministry of Health scans 21 million people in ‘100 million Health’ initiative
Presidential initiative aims to scan over 20 million people in 2nd phase, to last till end of February 2019
Egypt informal settlement-free by 2019, quelling it fully by 2030: executive director of ISDF Khaled Seddiq
President Al-Sisi cited decree to consider NUCA’s budget surplus as new source of funding our projects
Parliament condemns assault against journalists, asserting court of law’s independence
“interference in judiciary affairs is a crime,” says head of foreign ministry’s human rights sector
Interior ministry on high alert in preparation for New Year’s Eve, Christmas celebrations
Ministry killed eight alleged Hasm members for planning attacks against Copts during Noel celebrations
“All Egyptians will eat organic food:” Al-Sisi during national greenhouse project inauguration
President announced that biggest dates farm will be established in Egypt over 40,000 acres
Retrial ordered in NGOs foreign funding case
All 43 defendants are acquitted from charges
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Eight alleged militants killed, 4 arrested in Giza, Cairo: interior ministry
Militants were planning to commit “acts of terror” coinciding with Coptic holidays, says ministry
Shoukry in Brussels to attend Egypt-EU Partnership Council meeting
Meeting aims to enhance cooperation in various fields, evaluate joint partnership
Al-Sisi discusses illegal immigration with prime ministers of Malta, Slovenia
President returned to Cairo after visit to Austria
Health ministry scans 19 million people in ‘100m Health’ initiative
Over 7 million people were scanned in 2nd phase of initiative so far
Egypt’s public prosecutor refers policeman to criminal court over killing two Copts
Defendant face charges of intentionally killing two people last week
Op-ed review: The Coptic file
Several writers commented on the situation of Egypt’s Christian community given recent controversy in the Upper Egypt governorate of Minya and possible tensions. In the privately-owned Al-Watan newspaper, Magda Al-Gindi touched upon the issue of worship places for Coptic citizens, highlighting how the government has undermined churches over the years and the challenge to make …
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Egypt refutes reports of withdrawing its ambassador to Rome
Foreign Ministry cited reports as “completely unfounded,” emphasising that ambassador is still on duty
Prosecution investigates into assaulting, detaining four journalists at Pharmacists Syndicate
“We were doing our job, we are not part of any conflict or competition”, says one of assault victims
Africa has to get over calls of protectionism, open markets to world trade: Al-Sisi
Technology is gate to sustainable development, cornerstone for building competitive and diverse economies
‘Egypt Can with Education’ kicks off in Hurghada
Conference to include Egyptian scientists living abroad: Makram
Al-Sisi, Austrian Chancellor witness signing several MoUs in Vienna
President’s four-day visit will include attending high-level Africa-Europe Forum