Washington to cut US economic aid to Egypt by half
US would cut its economic aid to several countries, not only Egypt, and the decision does not reflect Trump’s political position, Mahana said
Trump administration has no evidence to label MB terrorist organisation: ex-US ambassador
Congress sees negative developments in human rights and civil society in Egypt
Is Hamas separating itself from the Brotherhood?
Hamas declares independence from the brotherhood; however, experts remain sceptical whether the manoeuvre will appeal to the Egyptian state
Commissioned doctors proceed with sit-in for fourth day, syndicate negotiates with MPs
A delegation of doctors were reportedly not allowed to meet with Ministry of Health officials
Trump is using Aya Hegazy’s release to enhance popularity: MPs
The US president stated that he pressed for Hegazy’s release, implying she was released due to political pressure
Egypt studying law to confront population growth issues
Population growth is a challenge not less than that of terrorism, says Al-Sisi
Leftist Al-Tagammu Party calls for investigations of violations in Israeli prisons
The party held an event in solidarity with Palestinian detainees on hunger strike
Fossil fuel lobbies cripple UN climate talks, report says
Coal and oil groups "undermine" UN climate negotiations, says Corporate Accountability International. A group of developing countries is calling for big polluters' lobbyists to be kicked out of upcoming talks…
Drive-by attack kills 3 police personnel in Eastern Cairo
Attack marks change in strategy of militants, as they tended to attack stationary checkpoints rather than mobile convoys
$8bn total transfers from Egyptians working abroad in 5 months: CBE
Total remittances in March 2017 were worth $1.6bn, compared to $1.5bn in March 2016
