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World Bank, IMF launch initiative to strengthen tax system in developing countries

Initiative aims to deepen dialogue with developing countries and develop diagnostic tools…

Daily News Egypt

CPJ urges Al-Sisi not to sign new anti-terror, cyber crime bills

Passage of restrictive draft laws by cabinet threatens freedom of media in…

Daily News Egypt

Egypt rebuffs reports on Yemen initiative

Foreign Ministry reiterates its support of Hadi

Daily News Egypt

‘Secret’ anti-sexual harassment force formed in South Sinai

South Sinai governorate ordered the formation of special anti-harassment force

Yousef Saba

Explosion at Italian consulate in Cairo kills 1

Four foreign journalists arrested while covering aftermath

Yousef Saba

Expectations for anti-terrorism law amendment, government steps back in press crisis

Editors-in-Chief demand law guaranteeing information access as part of state’s responsibilities

Amira El-Fekki

Activist released after being reportedly detained at airport, forcibly disappeared

“We are concerned, as innocent people get killed and their bodies thrown…

Amira El-Fekki

Shafiq revokes National Movement Party resignation

“Party will witness internal reshuffling,” says Shafiq

Amira El-Fekki

NGOs, NCHR demand revision, participation in drafting anti-terror law

Government promises to take into consideration concerns raised over press freedom

Amira El-Fekki

4 sentenced to death by Mansoura court on terror cell charges

Total of 116 verdicts in 19 cases for ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ supporters by…

Amira El-Fekki