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Court issues death sentence to defendant accused of killing police officer  

The court also handed fifteen-year prison sentences to eleven other defendants 

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Following Copts’ exodus from Al-Arish, armed forces continue operations 

A state-run newspaper reports armed robbery of governmental vehicle in Al-Arish, and…

Taha Sakr

Dispute between Free Egyptians Party’s founder and president goes to court

Founder Naguib Sawiris filed a lawsuit against president Essam Khalil over ‘violations…

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Egypt launches Ministers’ Council on Social Affairs to discuss terrorism 

The conference is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh and is scheduled to…

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Court hands photojournalist Omar Abdul Maqsoud three-year prison sentence 

Abdul Maqsoud has already spent three years in prison, so only two…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Al-Sisi, Al-Tayeb review Al-Azhar’s latest effort on renewing religious discourse  

Al-Tayeb presented Al-Azhar ongoing preparations for the "freedom and citizenship" conference that…

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Controversial preacher sentenced to 5 years for insulting Islam

Sheikh Mizo was charged with contempt of religion over several public arguments

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Coptic families’ outflow from Al-Arish heading to Ismailia is still ongoing: residents

Interior minister asserts success in countering terrorism and says the ministry did…

Taha Sakr

UK funds Egyptian entrepreneurs with £1.1m

Johnson's visit to Egypt aimed at supporting Egypt’s economy, UK to grant…

Sarah El-Sheikh