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Security forces responsible for Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh’s death: HRW
Analysis of video footage strongly indicates that a masked riot police officer shot Al-Sabbagh, says watchdog

Shoukry meets UN diplomat to discuss Palestinian issue
Robert Serry arrived in Cairo to discuss potential resumption of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks

5 tourism projects worth EGP 5.3bn to be offered at Economic Summit: Zaazou
Tourism resorts to be constructed in Hurghada, Marsa Allam and North Coast

Al-Arish residents to stand in solidarity with army
Many residents living near the area of Thursday’s attack on security facilities moved, says Al-Arish resident

We are all Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh
Martyr Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh was not, of course, the first victim after 30 June. We do not know exactly how many innocent Egyptians have been killed since 30 June. By that, we mean unarmed and peaceful citizens killed, without any use of direct violence in clashing with the authorities, which would, only in this case, result …

Pharmaceutical, petrochemical, automotive industries most promising in Suez Canal project: Dar Al-Handasah official
Containers trade at Port Said’s port can reach 20 million containers in 15 years, Yehia Zaki said
Traditional realtors disappear with emergence of cyber ones
Websites and social media proved more successful than traditional realtors in selling and purchasing real estate units in Egypt

Steel companies anxious about market fluctuations: Experts
Companies keep prices stable, waiting for economic improvements

$7.5bn tourism income to Egypt in 2014: Minister
Tourism income increased by 27% in 2014 compared to 2013, despite difficult political circumstances
Conference supporting Egyptian economy to be held in Kuwait
Preliminary conference to be held in last week of February for two days in Kuwait to discuss and present investment opportunities in Egypt

Global Telecom, VimpelCom sell Djezzy for $2.6bn
Algerian company Omnium Telecom will continue to control Global Telecom’s dealings finance-wise.

Petroleum ministry informed ahead of Israel gas negotiations: BG
Arafa held meeting with petroleum officials to discuss importing gas from Tel Aviv to Egyptian plants, official says

UPDATE: Al Jazeera’s Peter Greste out of prison
The Australian journalist has been detained in Egypt for almost 400 days

Dana Gas daily production in 2014 was 40,000 barrels of oil
Company’s CEO describes the latest development as “game-changing”

Security analyst speculates ‘stability’ in North Sinai
Al-Sisi’s speech marks the importance of people’s awareness and support of the Egyptian army, says analyst
New West Bank settlements destroy Egypt’s efforts in peace talks: Foreign ministry
The Israeli government announced new bids to build 450 settlements over the Green Line

‘We have to consider human rights’: Al-Sisi
President mourns Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh, vows to prosecute offender

Al Jazeera’s Peter Greste out of prison: Sources
The Australian journalist has been detained in Egypt for almost 400 days

Interior ministry to release 312 prisoners
Initiative part of ministry’s emphasis on “respecting human rights”

Mehleb travels to Kuwait with delegation of ministers
Visit is expected to discuss potential collaboration between the two countries

CEOs view 2015 world economic growth with less optimism: PWC
Over-regulations, availability of key skills and government response to fiscal deficit and debt burden are among the main concerns in 2015

Suspects in police station attacks in Giza, Fayoum arrested
Others were arrested trying to set fire to public transportation bus, says interior ministry

Egyptian authorities accused of ‘covering up’ protester deaths: Amnesty
More than two dozen people were killed in protests marking the 2011 uprising, says human rights watchdog

Socialist Popular Alliance VP detained as suspect in Al-Sabbagh’s killing
“A police conspiracy to allow perpetuators to walk free,” says Al-Haqanya law centre

Al-Arish National Museum damaged in Sinai attacks
Al-Arish National Museum is one of the few antiquities holders in North Sinai where there are lots of monuments from the Pharaonic period, Graeco-Roman era, drawings of the Coptic and Islamic antiques.

Groundbreaking fabric to prevent cross-contamination
Unique textile, manufactured in Egypt, will help stop the spread of infections

Migrants face dangerous journey from Egypt to Italy
Fleeing for a better life, people are risking their lives for better opportunities elsewhere

Notes from America: Unlike the Egyptian sniper, ‘American Sniper’ is glorified
By Ahmed Tharwat A day before the fourth anniversary of the 25 January Revolution, a 32- year -old mother, activist and poet Shaimaa Al-Sabbagh carried a wreath of flowers and went to Tahrir Square to commemorate the victims who lost their lives over the last four years. She did not know that this would be her last walk …
Final verdict for Mohamed Morsi due 16 May
Ex-president and 35 Muslim Brotherhood leaders accused in “espionage trial”

This is why you agreed to support me in fighting terrorism: Al-Sisi
Sinai attacks will not be last, says president following series of operations in North Sinai