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UN Security Council calls for Gaza ceasefire
Diplomats discuss Gaza crisis calling for return to November 2012 ceasefire
Israel warns Northern Gaza residents to evacuate
Airstrikes continue as Israeli military targets what it believes are rocket sites
Post-Revolution, blasphemy convictions increase â and get more personal
Once reserved for public figures, blasphemy charges now levied between friends and neighbours out of ârevengeâ against âanyone who has different beliefs than that of the majorityâ, legal experts say
Putting a face on the ‘Humans of Cairo’
The photography project is one of hundreds inspired by âHumans of New Yorkâ, a Facebook page that features portraits of New Yorkers and personal stories from their lives
Do Egyptians deserve a better life?
By Mohammed Nosseir In principle, every citizen deserves a better life; why should people suffer if their lives can be improved? However, a better life wonât be dished out and served up on a golden plate. To lead better lives, citizens should not only work hard, they must abide by a number of values that …
Gazaâs heavy price
By Dr Cesar Chelala The new Israeli attacks against Gaza, which have already resulted in more than 100 deaths, will prove, once again, to be counterproductive. Violence against Palestinians will not diminish their rightful demands for freedom from occupation and for a normal, peaceful life. Why, then, if Gazans want to live in peace do they continue …
Speech of the Ambassador of Georgia HE Mr Archil Dzuliashvili
By HE Mr Archil Dzuliashvili The following is the speech given by the Georgian ambassador to Egypt on the occasion of the signing by Georgia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova of the Association Agreements with the European Union on 30 June 2014. I am honoured to welcome you today to celebrate the historic day for …
Conversation with Hassan Aziz, President of Egyptian Federation for Private Aviation
Federation hopes for 10% of total passenger traffic to and from Egypt by end of year
Egypt aims to boost wheat self-sufficiency
Wheat represented the largest single subsidy expenditure after fuel price support, which was unexpectedly cut at the start of July, increasing the prices of car fuel and natural gas by more than 70% and driving up food prices by 20% according to economists.
Dues owed to foreign oil and gas companies reach $6.3bn in July
Dues owed to foreign oil companies reached a total of $6.3bn this July, compared to $6bn at the end of April, according to Tareq Al-Mula, president of the Egypt General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). The government will pay at least $1.5bn of these receivables to these foreign companies by the end of the year 2014, according …
Abu Trikaâs bank account frozen for not paying taxes: Finance ministry official
Account freezing is âa normal step taken with anyoneâ, the official says
Egypt urges international action after Gaza mediation stalls
Armed forces sends 500 tonnes of food and medical supplies to Gaza as air strikes continue
Egypt seeking to provide next payment tranche to foreign petroleum partners
Delays in payments have hindered development, exploration and production in oil fields
Egypt FM calls for Arab unity in Iraq
Foreign minister warns against threat of descent into sectarian conflict and terrorism in the region
Israeli investigation into Palestinianâs murder focuses on football fan group
By James M. Dorsey An Israeli investigation into the murder of 16-year old Mohammed Abu-Khdeir in apparent revenge for the killing of three teenage Israeli settlers on the West Bank has focused attention on Israelâs most militant, racist football fan group. The focus, irrespective of the groupâs involvement in Abu-Khdeirâs death, is likely to end …
What are the social and cultural dimensions behind the phenomenon of harassment? (4)
Over the three previous articles we have tried to identify the social and cultural dimensions of the harassment phenomenon, and we considered this phenomenon to be mainly associated with the spread, growth, and rebellion of the slums in recent years. In the interpretation of the emergence of middle-class dwellers practicing harassment, we used the expression …
Egypt mourns emblematic figure of interfaith dialogue: A tribute to Dr Mahmoud Azab
By Didier Leroy Dr Mahmoud Azab, interfaith dialogue counsellor for the Great Imam of Al-Azhar University (often considered the highest authority in Sunni Islam), passed away on 29 June in Cairo. The day before, Didier Leroy, researcher at the Royal Military Academy of Belgium (RMA) and teaching assistant at the Free University of Brussels (ULB), …
Rising from the ashes
Twenty years after genocide, Rwanda makes huge development strides
World Cup 2014 â Brazilâs dream turns into 7 goal nightmare
First semi-final produces shocking result to send Germany through to the final
920,000 Egyptian pilgrims will visit Saudi Arabia by end of July: Egyptian Travel Agents Association official
El-Sisi predicted the number of Egyptian pilgrims to reach 920,000 by the end of Ramadan in light of widespread interested in Umrah trips throughout the holy month.
Use of electronic payments to pay taxes increases GNP by 0.75% per annum: eFinance study
Electronic payments for taxes increase GNP by 0.75% per annum due to more liquidity available in the country, the study says
MOI rejects claims of violence at Wadi El-Natrun Prison
Interior ministry claims prisoner made international call to satellite channel spreading âliesâ
âOperation Protective Edgeâ worst offensive since 2012
Gaza death toll expected to rise as Israel continues operation
Q3 of FY 2013/2014 witnessed rises in foreign and domestic debt
Foreign debt recorded at $45.3bn, while domestic debt reached EGP 1.7tn
Strengthening Saudi-Egypt ties reflected in increased exports
Construction material and engineering and electronic goods topped exports to Saudi Arabia from Egypt
World Bank negotiating $500m loan for gas delivery to homes
Correction: Daily News Egypt is republishing this article because the World Bank was incorrectly said to have already approved the loan in the original article
Hunger-striking detainee suffers pulmonary embolism: Forensic report
Mohamed Soltan, on hunger strike for over 160 days, to receive medical care under prosecutionâs supervision
Samsung aiming to become largest home appliance brand in 3 years: Official
Daily News Egypt interviewed Ayman Saber, the head of the Home Appliance Division of Samsung Egypt, who said his company is capturing market share with a combination of technological innovation and stylish design.
YallaKora.com sees 135% more daily visits than market average
Around 47% of Arab online football viewers visited YallaKora.com, according to the sportsâ website
50 Muslim Brotherhood supporters sentenced to 5 years imprisonment
Defendants charged with violating Protest Law, lawyer claims lack of evidence