Haniyeh calls for permanent opening of Rafah crossing
The border crossing has been closed since 1 April; humanitarian cases are still cut off inside the strip without access to assistance
51 referred to criminal court for Helwan violence
Prosecution refers 51 suspects to criminal court on charges that include murder and vandalism
Sexual violence against Egypt women goes unpunished: Report
Sexual assaults on women protesters were reported during demonstrations after the 2011 fall of Hosni Mubarak, and then under the military junta which ruled Egypt after him and again during…
New Egyptian satellite launched into orbit over Kazakhstan
Satellite will serve industrial, agricultural, mineral, planning and environmental fields in Egypt, says cabinet spokesman
120 sent to prison for 6 October clashes
The court acquitted six defendants taking part in violence on October War’s 40th anniversary
Arrests made in connection with Aswan violence
Two men thought to have been involved in the bloody tribal violence were arrested on Wednesday
Minister of Communication announces EGP 5bn sector development plan
Atef Helmy says that the implementation of the plan will take seven years
Paralympic weightlifters bring home four world records
Egyptian team ranked second at the Dubai 2014 IPC Power lifting World Championships, winning four gold, six silver, and two bronze medals
Al-Ahly go top through late winner
Al-Zamalek are looking to play catch up in Group 2 when they face Al-Minya on Thursday