Egypt receives ‘warm welcome’ at African Union
Foreign minister pushes for sustainable funding for Union activities and supports 2063 Plan
Criticism and difference of opinion no longer allowed: Alaa Al Aswany
The writer says he will no longer publish with private newspaper Al-Masry Al-Youm
Renewed detention of anti-Protest Law demonstrators condemned
Rights organisations call for the release of detained protesters and the repealing of Protest Law
Al-Jazeera ruling ‘disturbing sign for the future of the Egyptian press’: Rights groups
Local and international rights groups quick to condemn “politically orchestrated” trial
2 sentenced to 1 year imprisonment for verbal harassment
The sexual harassment law also includes verbal harassment, sexual gestures, and harassment through phones or other means of communication in its definition.
Acquitted revolution anniversary detainees yet to be released
The Egyptian Center for Economic and Social Rights condemns the slow process of release
Putin asks lawmakers to revoke authorisation to invade Ukraine
NATO last week accused Moscow of deploying more troops near the border while the United States said it would not accept use of Russian force in the country “under any…
Iraq battles militant onslaught as Kerry presses unity
The militant onslaught has displaced hundreds of thousands of people, alarmed world leaders, and put Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki under pressure at home and abroad.
Turkey PM says party to reveal presidency candidate next week
Erdogan is widely believed to be planning to run for the presidency in the 10 August elections.
Beirut blast killed Lebanese security officer
The explosion happened at around midnight near an army checkpoint and a cafe where football fans were watching a World Cup match.