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Annual US human rights report criticises violations in Syria, Iran, Russia, China
The US Department of State criticised, in its annual report on global human rights in 2017, the situation of human rights in a number of countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The report, released on Friday, mentioned details and stories of abusing prisoners, detaining journalists, and child labour. It also highlighted violations against women, LGBT …
Six defendants referred to criminal court for attacking church in Mahalla
Prosecutor General Nabil Sadek ordered on Saturday the referral of six suspects to the Criminal Court of National Security on charges of terrorism for allegedly attacking a church in Mahalla. The defendants were previously detained by the General Prosecution pending investigations. Investigations charged that the six defendants had committed a number of crimes, including establishing …
21 members of Ultras White Knights arrested over protest against Mortada Mansour
We reject talks until all jailed members released, UWK says
Egypt to attend Brussels II conference on Syrian crisis
Egypt will attend a second international conference organised by the European Union and the United Nations on “supporting the future of Syria and the region,” which is scheduled to take place in Brussels from 24-25 April. The conference aims to discuss humanitarian aid to the Syrians affected by the civil war that is now in …
North Korea announces it will halt nuclear, missiles tests ahead of historic summit with Trump
US president welcomes Korean decision, tweeting it is very good news for the world
Four Palestinians killed during Friday protest; calls for investigation
American-Israeli actress Natalie Portman rejects ‘Jewish Nobel’ after Gaza incidents
Deutsche Bank admits huge unintended transfer
UAE announces seizure of Iranian unmanned drone in Yemen
Houthi rebels intensify attacks on Saudi Arabia; humanitarian situation deteriorates
Erdogan announces early presidential, parliamentary elections in June
Elections are first to be called early in Turkey since 2002
Leader of IS in central Sinai killed in shootout with security forces
‘Sinai Province’ declared affiliation with Islamic State group in 2014
Shoukry discusses bilateral relations, Egyptian role in Africa with Burundian president
Minister requests Burundi’s support for Egypt’s candidate Moustafa El-Gendy to chair African Parliament
Op-ed review: Arab world shamed over Syria strikes
Writers highlight divisions about real enemies of Arab countries
Government seeks to increase petroleum production, reduce subsidies to cover costs of providing petroleum products
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla said that the government is seeking to recover the costs of providing petroleum products in the local market. This will take place through increasing the production rates of raw petroleum, as well as continuing to reduce subsidies on petroleum products. According to El-Molla, petrol consumption declined by …
Syria withdraws reports of missile attack on Shayrat airbase
Hours after the Syrian Arab News Agency reported that a missile attack on Shayrat airbase took place, the Syrian military said on Tuesday that a false alarm activated the base’s areal defences. The Syrian military rejected the reports of an attack, which described it as another “aggression” and reported that the Syrian Air Defence Force …
Sameh Shoukry heads to Burundi to discuss Nile water
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry headed to the Burundian capital Bujumbura on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations with officials and ways to strengthen them, as well as to discuss a number of issues of common concern. The visit comes within the framework of Egypt’s special interest in supporting and strengthening its relations with …
Al-Sisi attends closing ceremony of ‘Gulf Shield 1’ parade in KSA
President met with his Lebanese, Tunisian, Yemeni counterparts on sidelines of 29th Arab Summit
Elsewedy Development intends to acquire 2m sqm in New Alamein
Elsewedy has 8.2m sqm; 70% of total land is developed, about 50% sold, says Alkammah
Egypt concerned with Syria escalation, rejects use of internationally banned weapons
President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi attended on Sunday the Arab League Summit, along with around 17 Arab state’s representatives in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Al-Sisi said that the summit comes as some Arab countries are facing plots that target their existence, adding, “there are some regional countries” that have been aiming to build “areas of influence.” “Unfortunately, …
Egyptian special forces head to Bahrain for military training
A group of Egyptian special forces headed to Bahrain on Saturday to participate in a joint military drill, dubbed Khaled Bin Al-Waleed 2018, with Bahraini counterparts, according to a statement from the Egyptian Armed Forces. This came as part of the joint exercises plan between the armed forces of both countries. The training will last …
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Op-ed review: Syria and Palestine
Writers defend Arab unity against foreign interference
West strikes Syria ahead of Arab Summit
Regional crises further complicated by uncertainty over Libya, violence in Palestine, other conflicts
Arab Summit opens in Saudi Arabia, following US ,UK, France missiles on Syria
Arab League held several summits in past seven years to discuss Syrian crisis with no significant developments
EgyptAir resumes flights to Erbil, Iraq
Company suspended flights to Erbil after Kurdistan independence referendum
Egypt extends state of emergency for three months
Security forces to take measures to confront dangers, funding of ‘terrorism,’ presidential decree says
Security forces thwart terror attack on military camp in central Sinai
Cabinet extends curfew in North Sinai
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Al-Sisi heads to Saudi Arabia to attend 29th Arab Summit
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi headed on Saturday to Dammam, Saudi Arabia to attend the 29th Arab League Summit, which is scheduled to kick off on Sunday. The summit, titled Arab Reunification, will discuss several issues that will be at the forefront of discussions, including the situations in Palestine and Syria, as well as the Libyan …
World reacts to Syrian air strikes
Following the Saturday airstrikes that targeted military and research facilities believed to be used by the Syrian regime to stage chemical attacks on civilians, divided opinions dominated the political sphere all over the world. The airstrikes, which were launched by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, targeted military headquarters of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime …
US, UK, France strike Syria; Russia warns of escalation
Egypt expresses concern over attack as it will affect efforts to maintain stability in region
Facebook’s Zuckerberg admits lack of effort to stop data misuse
Founder of world’s biggest social media platform apologised to US Congress over Cambridge Analytica scandal “It was my mistake, and I’m sorry. I started Facebook, I run it, and I’m responsible for what happens here,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said while addressing a joint committee hearing of the US Congress on Tuesday, adding that that …
Journalists Syndicate declares support for Al-Masry Alyoum, Masr Al-Arabiya
5 members of Journalists Syndicate’s council call for general assembly meeting on ‘raid on press freedom’