Nine dead after revolution anniversary protests
All deaths reported were in the Suez governorate
Luiz Sanchez
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Luiz is a Brazilian journalist in Cairo @luizdaVeiga
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Port Said verdict released
Death sentence for 21 of the defendants in the Port Said massacre trial
Strong Egypt Party said they will occupy Tahrir Square tonight
Although the party had pledged it would not be calling for the regime’s downfall, their chants called for just that
Free Egyptians Party support Al-Azhar Defence Front
Group established to defend Al-Azhar from âattempts to undermine universityâs authorityâ
Polio virus discovered in Cairo
Last known case of polio in Egypt was in 2004 and international efforts have so far managed to eradicate it from all but three countries worldwide
Brotherhood expresses concern for 11 detained in UAE
FJP spokesperson says the 11 are a special case, as no charges have been filed against them
Army defends Qorsaya takeover
Despite two court rulings which confirmed the island belonged to local residents, the army claims it has owned Qorsaya since 2007
Latest racist attack in Greece prompts Egyptian response
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has pledged to aid Egyptian expats in Greece
Egypt files complaint against The Times
The Times has yet to respond to the allegations
Diehard occupiers remain in Tahrir
As the anniversary of the revolution approaches, many tents in Tahrir Square appear abandoned
Women march in memory of Port Said
Women march to Tahrir demanding those responsible for the massacre be held accountable.
France orders increased security at foreign missions
Following threats from Islamists who disagree with intervention in Mali, France has ordered all missions in the Arab world to beef up security
Mekki new ambassador to the Vatican
The position of ambassador to the Vatican, recently refused by former prosecutor-general, given to former vice president
Israeli arrest in Egypt receives extended detention
Palestinian sympathiser was arrested allegedly en route to Gaza through Egypt
Egyptian delegation in UAE
Egyptian delegation in UAE to discuss increased cooperation, rights of Egyptian detainees and the rights of migrant workers
Prime minister supports Zewail Science City
The current governmentâs decision to support Ahmed Zewailâs claim to disputed land is contested by the Nile University
Asset Recovery Taskforce addresses repatriation of foreign funds
Taskforce says process will be lengthy, recovered funds will not âsave economyâ
Iran denies Al-Quds leader visits Egypt
An article recently published by UK paper The Times alleged Iran and Egypt held secret talks, Iranian official denies the report
EIPR: Mubarak retrial must not repeat past mistakes
A lengthy report published by the EIPR makes several suggestions regarding the retrial of Hosni Mubarak and his accomplices
Water ministry rejects new Nile agreement
Treaties ensure Egypt receives 55.5 of the 84bn cubic metres of water that flows through the Nile annually
April 6 youth court hearing to commence
The young men are accused of insulting the president
Naguib Gabriel: âCopts should have quota in parliamentâ
Following a series of attacks and threats on Copts and their places of worship, Naguib Gabriel from the Egyptian Union for Equal Rights says a quota is necessary
ANHRI says presidential reports against journalists âa mockeryâ
Human rights NGO call on Morsy to comply with revolutionary demands and stop prosecution of media professionals
Army continues dialogue with Sinai residents
Dialogue an attempt to foster relationships with Sinai residents as army continues to crack down on militants
NAC calls for nationwide demonstrations on 25 January
National Association for Change says the people must keep up the pressure on the government to achieve the goals of the revolution
Government calls off Matrouh search and rescue
After two days of searching and bad weather, the hope of finding missing fishermen has dwindled
Okasha: not guilty
Court rules evidence insufficient to convict
British newspaper claims Iran in cahoots with Brotherhood
The Times reports that the presence of an Iranian official in Egypt is proof the Brotherhood means to âenslave Egyptiansâ
Boat found, fishermen missing off Matruh coast
Armed forces respond to fishing boatâs distress call off coast of Ras El-Hekma, in Marsa Matruh
Hesham Qandil praises Constituent Assembly
Premier says the constitution is essential to Egyptâs progress