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Rebels boosted as Assad forces close in on Qusayr

Rebels said hundreds of fighters had broken through army lines to join…

Daily News Egypt

US concerned by ‘legislative restrictions’ in draft NGO law

State department spokesperson says restrictions in current NGO draft law could damage…

Joel Gulhane

Foreign minister condemns further Israeli settlements

Israeli settlements and policies towards Al-Aqsa mosque threaten path to peace, says…

Joel Gulhane

Irrigation minister: Renaissance Dam “no surprise”

The presidency continues to cautiously follow Ethiopian dam developments

Basil El-Dabh

Red Cross halts staff movement across Afghanistan, closes its office in Jalalabad

The two-hour assault on Tuesday, which left one Afghan guard dead, was…

Daily News Egypt

Assad threatens Israel with renewed fighting

There was no immediate comment on Assad's remarks from Israel

Daily News Egypt

Pakistani Taliban drop talks offer after leader killed

TTP spokesman: We will take revenge of these killings from the Pakistani…

Daily News Egypt

Nile University students clash with Zewail security

Zewail Science City continues to disregard court order

Luiz Sanchez

Presidency will not allow meddling in Egypt’s share of Nile water

President Morsi discusses all options for dealing with Ethiopian dam with foreign…

Ahmed Aboulenein

Iran amends law on stoning for adultery

The controversial practice has provoked outcries from human rights organisations, international bodies…

Daily News Egypt