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AUC Press donates Egyptology sets to local, international institutions
25 sets to be distributed in local schools across Egypt, 17 for Ministry of Antiquities’ instructors
Saudi king’s son announced next in line to rule
The new crown prince has been influential in Saudi politics since his father became king
12 killed in air force raid against militants in North Sinai: military spokesperson
Egypt is currently battling several armed groups concentrated mainly in the Sinai Peninsula
Egyptian Foreign Ministry follows investigation in death of Egyptian-American girl
The victim was reportedly struck with a metal bat
Constitutional Court suspends previous court verdicts regarding “Red Sea islands” agreement
MPs call on Al-Sisi to promptly ratify the agreement
Police forces kill 3 members of Hasm movement
The movement recently claimed responsibility for attack on police checkpoint
Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as new crown prince
31 out of 34 members of Saudi Arabia’s succession committee chose Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom’s crown prince, according to the Saudi Press Agency
Investigation reveals new information in “Fayoum special committee” case affiliated to MB
The members of the committee carried out 29 attacks that resulted damages of EGP 1.7 m
Administrative Court annuls Urgent Matters Court decision on maritime demarcation agreement
Cairo Court for Urgent Matters nullified a previous court ruling by the Administrative Court annulling the Egyptian-Saudi maritime demarcation agreement
GMF 2017: Global in-focus perspectives on diversity between populism and turmoil
“The media is not the enemy of the people. They are working in the people’s interests,” says Peter Limbourg
Interior Ministry pardons 139 prisoners in celebration of Sinai Liberation
The ministry also provided conditional pardon for additional 123 prisoners
National Council for Women presents 2030 Egyptian Women Empowerment Strategy in UNOG
The NCW discussed means of evaluation for the strategy’s implementation
Al-Sisi discusses regional issues, countering terrorism with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
Egypt has strong ties with the UAE especially after Al-Sisi became president
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Security forces thwart planned militant attacks in North Sinai
The air force targeted militant leaders after an attempt to bomb police checkpoint
Egypt condemns London mosque attack
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar denounces the incident, calling for decrease of Islamophobia
MP Tarek El-Khouly praises parliament delegation visit to US
The visit was the first for Egypt’s parliament members since 2008
Cairo Misdemeanour Court reduces prison sentence on Tora workers to 3 months
Peaceful labour strikes are a constitutional right, says the Administrative Court
Hasm claims responsibility for Sunday Cairo attack
Two police officers killed, three injured in the attack
MP referred to Disciplinary Committee for ‘insulting parliament’ in Red Sea islands agreement debate
Al-Tagamou leftist party called for the president to not “hurry” in ratification of the agreement
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Defendant in Al-Sabbagh case sentenced to 10 years
The officer was granted a retrial
Shoukry heads to Uganda for preparatory meeting of Nile Basin Countries Summit
The visit comes two days before President Al-Sisi’s visit to Uganda
Egypt calls for ceasefire by Syrian opposition
Egypt expressed support of the announced ceasefire by the Syrian Army
484 antiques were returned to Egypt: Anany
Al-Sisi discussed with the ministers of antiques and education their latest projects
Peaceful labour strikes are constitutional right: Administrative Court
Administrative Court cancelled the disciplinary sanctions on Ashmoun’s post office employees
Alaa Youssef denies Egypt sponsored agreement between Hamas movement and Dahlan
Statements reported on Palestinian news sites
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Press Syndicate investigates Tuesday demonstration
A number of journalists protested in front of the Press Syndicate regarding the parliament’s approval of the Tiran and Sanafir islands agreement
75 corruption cases in Egypt during May: PFT
Courts adjudicated 7 cases, while 15 cases are still under trial
Police officer killed, 4 injured in Cairo attack
A terrorist organisation has yet to claim responsibility for the incident
Cutting ties with Qatar is a sovereign right: Saudi-led coalition
The statement came in response to remarks by Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad Al Hussein, the UN high commissioner for human rights
3 killed, 1 arrested in Sinai military operation against terrorism
The armed forces said Friday that they killed three militants in North Sinai amid ongoing military operations fighting terrorism. One more person was arrested, the military spokesperson said. This comes as a citizen in Al-Arish was reportedly shot dead on Thursday. Militants apparently stormed his house and killed him in front of his family, media …