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Latest in Egypt

Boat found, fishermen missing off Matruh coast
Armed forces respond to fishing boat’s distress call off coast of Ras El-Hekma, in Marsa Matruh

Journalist sentenced to one year in jail for assaulting police officer
Al-Tahrir journalist sentenced in absentia claims police assaulted him first during Mubarak’s trial

Memorial for Sayed Bilal
A small memorial was held on the second anniversary of Sayed Bilal, who died in police custody

Night-watchman tortured in Assiut
Night-watchman detained without charges for four days prompting family to file a complaint to the prosecutor general

Hesham Qandil praises Constituent Assembly
Premier says the constitution is essential to Egypt’s progress
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ElBaradei decision causes internal rift in Al-Dostour
Over 120 Al-Dostour Party members announce sit-in at party headquarters

Zewail fears for Nile University students’ future
Nobel Prize-winning scientist urges Zewail Science City professors to withdraw reports filed against Nile University students

Pope Tawadros II prays for Egypt
The Coptic pope thanks Morsy and prays for his safety and guidance as part of Christmas celebrations

Suez police uncover weapons stash in cemetery
Suez security forces followed an unidentified man to a weapons stash in a cemetery, the man managed to escape

US delegation en route to Egypt
An American delegation is due to hold meetings with government and opposition groups

Protests scheduled against military trials Tuesday
Supporters of Sherif El-Hosary and Qorsaya residents to demonstrate in front of military police headquarters and High Court building

Morsy invites Saudi king to Islamic summit
Minister of Foreign Affairs announces Morsy’s invitation to King Abdullah following annual bi-lateral talks

El-Erian quits presidential team
Essam El-Erian resigns as adviser to President Mohamed Morsy but retains his Freedom and Justice Party posts

In Pictures: Egyptian Copts celebrate Christmas
Egyptian Cops attend Christmas mass, pay respects to those departed

Delhi gang-rape case ordered behind closed doors
The five suspects aged 19-35 had been expected to appear together in court for the first time

Rafah church unlikey target
A bomb plot said to have been targeting a church was foiled by the army

Presidency criticises Egyptian media
Presidency denies accusations that it attempted to restrict freedoms and calls on Egyptian media ‘to create a code for professional conduct’

Ultras call for show of support in Port Said trial
Football fan groups are distributing leaflets calling on all Egyptians to attend the verdict of the Port Said massacre

Media heads discuss Abu Ismail
Discussion held to decide if the media will continue to give prominent Salafi coverage

Political groups wary of the latest Cabinet changes
Parties fear the latest Cabinet reshuffle can do little to improve the current political and economic crises

Complaint filed against Essam El-Erian
After making controversial statements on Jewish people living in Israel, a complaint has been filed against Essam El-Erian

Al-Dostour could ally with moderate Islamists
Alliance between ElBaradei’s party and Strong Egypt Party and Egypt Party yet to be finalised

Ten new ministers take oath in Cabinet reshuffle
Four new Cabinet ministers are known to be Muslim Brotherhood members

First spark of ‘hunger revolution’
Street vendors hold protests at five different governorates calling for better conditions

Military trial for photo-journalist
Muhamed Sabry, activist and photo-journalist based in Sinai, is facing military trial

Sinai sheikhs meet with military
‘We pose no threat to Egypt’s national security,’ say sheikhs of Sinai during a meeting with the defence minister

Doctors discuss draft labour law
Doctors Syndicate announces its opinion on a draft labour Law, which was made public by the Ministry of Health

New faces in the cabinet, says unofficial report
Cabinet reshuffle brings in 10 new ministers including new interior and finance ministers

Presidency files complaint against journalist
Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist summoned to the high court following a complaint filed by the President Morsy

Mother files report against school
Distressed mother alleges that security personnel assaulted her son at his private school