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13 Al-Azhar students sentenced to 7 years for violence
27 students sentenced, 2 acquitted of violence at Al-Azhar University

Mauritanian leader set to win new term amid poll boycott
The ex-army general has campaigned strongly on his success in fighting armed groups linked to Al-Qaeda at home and in neighbouring Sahel nations.

Death sentences âcrime against humanityâ: Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood rejects 14 preliminary death sentences handed down on Thursday

Death sentences upheld for 183, including MB Supreme Guide
Controversial Minya court ratifies death sentences, hands down 4 life sentences

World Cup sparks Islamist debate on footballâs integrity
By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish and Christian tool undermining Islamic culture as millions of Muslims worldwide tune in to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The condemnations revive an enduring debate among conservatives and militants about the footballâs integrity. They constitute one side of a jihadi and Salafi …

Europe and those Arabs (4): The EU and the Belgian syndrome
Unlike most Europeans, Belgians are shy to ask for better services, not only in public institutions, but even in the private sector. If a Belgian has trouble getting service, or buying a product, he or she wonât make a fuss. Theyâre polite. The service provider will apologise and everyone will go off on their way. …

Court hands 14 Islamist leaders preliminary death sentences
The files of 14 high-profile Morsi supporters referred to the Grand Mufti
Rights group calls to stop contempt of religion trials
EIPR says growing frequency of contempt of religion trials undermines citizenship and guarantees for religious freedoms

Foreign Ministry warns Israel on military operations
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry warned its Israeli counterparts Thursday against ongoing military operations in the occupied Palestinian territories, citing concerns over the ârepercussions of continuing Israeli military operationsâ. The operations come as part of Israelâs expanded search for three kidnapped Israeli teenagers, and have included air strikes, raids, and dozens of arrests of Palestinians. Israel …

AU Panel commends Egyptâs restoration of âconstitutional orderâ
High-level AU panel for Egypt cites progress in recent months and presents recommendations in final report

Lawsuit filed to end MOI search for Internet monitoring programs
Statement by rights groups and âconcerned citizensâ says attempts to monitor web âunlawful and unconstitutional conductâ

CPJ welcomes release of detained journalists
Rights watchdog urges President Al-Sisi to free 14 remaining detained journalists

Have a Haga Sa’aa: Soda and socializing in Egyptian culture
The country’s soft drink addiction may be contributing to an obesity epidemic â with 69% of Egyptian men and 84% of women over the age of thirty overweight

Walking with the Bedouins
Sleep under the starry heavens and get to know the desert dwellers

What are the four social and cultural factors behind the phenomenon of harassment?
Many observers, analysts, and those working in the realm of politics argue that we are unable to address the current economic crisis, to which they may also add that we are incapable of achieving social justice as well. The country will witness what is called âthe hunger revolutionâ which they describe as leading to unprecedented …

World Cup 2014 â Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football; Daily News Egypt gives you a roundup of the best moments

EFSA agrees to Sawirisâ purchase of 20% of Hermes, expert expects different evaluation by HC
EFG-Hermes announced Wednesday that it appointed investment bank HC Securities and Investment as financial adviser to deal

Government adjusts gas price from âDesouqâ project
130m square feet of gas to be linked to national gas grid in September 2014

Egypt ranks 143 out of 162 countries in 2014 Global Peace Index
Egypt has âsecond biggest deteriorationâ in 2014 index

New investment minister announces exit from investments and posts
Ashraf Salman takes steps to avoid conflicts of interest

New foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for first international visit
Sameh Shoukry meets Palestinian President during the Organization of the Islamic Conference’s session
‘Systematic’ chemical weapons use in Syria: watchdog
AFP – Chemical weapons such as chlorine have likely been used in a âsystematic mannerâ in Syria, according to a report by a team from the world’s watchdog investigating alleged attacks there. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) mission said evidence âlends credence to the view that toxic chemicals, most likely pulmonary …

IBM and ITIDA technology cooperation launched: MCIT
IBM assists software vendors in developing technical and business expertise

Ministry of Civil Aviation considers launching flight from Cairo to Marsa Allam
Official says plans aim to raise occupancy in hotels in the area at reduced rates

Amazon expected to unveil 3D smartphone to court mobile shoppers
Analysts said Amazon has more opportunities outside the United States.

12 Kerdasa militants receive death sentences over murder of Giza security official
The 23 defendants were charged with âthe formation of an illegal militant group, the murder of former Security Chief, Nabil Farrag, attacking police and army forces, Christians, and local churchesâ.

Militants hit main Iraq refinery as PM sacks officers
The crisis threatens to carve up the country while the assault on the Baiji oil refinery early Wednesday will likely further spook international oil markets.

Al-Beltagy and Hegazyâs request for new judge denied
Islamist leaders charged with torturing two policemen and managing Rabaa Al-Adaweya sit-in

YouTube to launch paid music service
YouTube has partnered with âhundreds of major and independentâ music labels for the new service

Egypt aims to attract 2% of visitors through e-marketing: International Tourism Sector Chairman
The marketing campaigns launched by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Google include the Arab countries, which represent 20% of the incoming tourism traffic, and the nations of Europe, which represent 72%.