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Morsi’s prison break trial postponed to 8 February

Judge claims investigations revealed that defendants were "conspiring" to "create chaos" in…

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Gaza groups condemn Egypt labelling Hamas terrorist group

Palestinian armed factions say Arab states should not export their problems to…

Jihad Abaza Jihad Abaza

Al-Sisi announces establishment of ‘specialised councils’

Councils to be “independent” but must consistently report back to the president,…

Jihad Abaza Jihad Abaza

Al-Sisi expresses ‘satisfaction’ with Suez Canal work progress

New Suez Canal project on track for opening next August, statement says

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International, local organisations denounce Egypt’s mass sentencing

These sentences “punish” civilians for participating in 25 January Revolution, are “symbolic…

Jihad Abaza Jihad Abaza

Morsi ‘prison break’ trial postponed to Thursday

The Wednesday trial of ousted former president Mohamed Morsi for escaping Wadi…

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Egypt reviles ISIS killing of Jordanian pilot Al-Kasasbeh

Several solidarity marches took to the streets following prayer for him in…

Menan Khater Menan Khater

Egyptian Embassy in US criticises top newspaper over Al-Sisi coverage

Flack given over Washington Post’s letter criticising current Egyptian government’s stance

Aya Nader Aya Nader

Russian president to visit Egypt

The visit is closely linked to talks held between the two presidents…

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Islamist, leftist parties to boycott elections; coalitions yet to formalise

Boycotters cite “absence of democratic political scene”

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki