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Bomb explodes near Police Academy in Ain Shams

Explosion injures one as Egypt prepares for a violent 25 January

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Imprisoned Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste releases letter from Tora prison

Journalist laments lack of freedoms, prison conditions, and judicial transparency

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Amnesty International statement condemns ‘state violence’ and ‘widespread repression’ in Egypt

Human rights watchdog calls for interim authorities to “loosen their stranglehold on…

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Egypt seeks to strengthen ties in Latin America with visits to Honduras, Venezuela, Mexico

Numerous official meetings urge Latin American countries to invest in, support post-referendum…

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Trial of four officers involved with Abou Zaabal deaths postponed

Officers to be tried for manslaughter over the deaths of 37 protesters

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64 Al-Azhar students referred to criminal court

Students accused of violence, rioting, having ties to Muslim Brotherhood

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UAE Chief of Staff meets with Sedky Sobhy, military leaders in Cairo

Meeting focused on cooperation between the two nations

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US congressional delegation ends two-day visit to Egypt

Delegation met with civic, religious leaders during “routine visit”

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Democracy International issues press report citing ‘serious concerns’ during referendum

Lack of debate, opposition primary issues cited by US-based group

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Death toll rises to 11 overnight following bloody afternoon

Death toll raised by five, with numerous arrests and injuries reported across…

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