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Council of Egyptian Churches rejects foreign intervention
A statement from a council comprising of various churches announces support for police and army
Two churches attacked in Mallawi
A security vacuum in Upper Egypt leaves churches vulnerable

In Pictures: Muslim Brotherhood supporters in Ramses
Muslim Brotherhood supporters took to the streets today, Friday, in answer to the calls by the national Coalition to support Legitimacy to demonstrate against the dispersal of Morsi supporters last Wednesday. The protesters headed to Al-Fatah mosque on Ramsis street, chanting against the “coup” and the Minister of defense Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi. Some held photos …

Obama cancels biannual joint military exercise with Egypt
US President condemns steps taken by interim government
Countries condemn violence in Egypt as UAE, Bahrain express support for government
European nations summon Egyptian ambassadors while Ecuador recalls their ambassador in Egypt
Live updates: Pro-Morsi sit-ins dispersed
Sequence of dispersal of pro-Morsi sit-ins
Mansour appoints 20 new governors
The reshuffle of the regional leaders comes approximately two months after ousted president Mohamed Morsi appointed 17 new governors.

13 arrests for sectarian violence in Beni Suef
Civil society organisations call on parties to condemn incitement to violence

Mansour set to appoint 20 new governors
Adly Mansour is scheduled to swear in 20 new governors on Tuesday, with seven governors maintaining their posts

Sectarian attacks ensue in Upper Egypt
Bishop of Minya and the Maspero Youth Union reject reconciliation meeting

Conscience Front head calls on Al-Sisi to meet with Morsi
The Conscience Front demands release of political prisoners and reopening of satellite channels

Parties react to Sinai explosions
Prime Minister Hazem El-Beblawi vows full support for armed forces’ operations in Sinai

Militant group claims four members killed in Fridayâs Sinai explosion
Armed group Beit Al-Maqdis claims an Israeli drone strike killed four of its members while the Egyptian armed forces denies any Israeli involvement in the incident

Tribal elder assassinated in Sinai
Violence in Sinai continues to threaten civilians and security personnel

US senators urge end to violence in Egypt and release of MB leaders
Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham call for a transitional roadmap with clear timetables and inclusive reconciliation

Youth groups reject deals with ‘terrorist’ Muslim Brotherhood
A statement from the youths of Tamarod, the National Salvation Front and the June 30 Front says it will not stand for foreign intervention “supportive” of terrorism

National Defence Council urges disbanding of sit-ins
The National Defence Council calls on protesters to leave the Rabaa Al-Adaweya area and Al-Nahda Square

El-Beblawi meets party heads
Al-Nour Party condemns meeting

Confidence in government and elections plummeted under Morsi: Gallup
Gallup Poll numbers showed dramatic drop in confidence in both government and elections

Hisham Qandil sentenced to jail
Former Prime Minister Hisham Qandil faces year in prison

Former information minister not guilty of wasting public funds
Anas El Fiki acquitted on charges of screening Football League matches for free
Ahrar demands purge of state institutions, ârevolutionary trialsâ
Third Square movement opposes Muslim Brotherhood, military and former regime
Finance ministry discharges Brotherhood advisers
Minister dismisses 15 advisors for having connection with Muslim Brotherhood
Quick steps to rebound the economy, then âMarshall Planâ: Deputy Prime Minister
By Doaa Farid The government is aiming to cut red tape and jumpstart stalled investments to rebound business activity, Deputy Prime Minister Ziad Bahaa El-Din said in an interview with Reuters on Sunday. The new cabinet is planning âquick stepsâ to help rebound the economy while laying the groundwork for a broader “Marshall Plan” to …
Violence follows protests in Mansoura and Ismailia
One dead and several injured in Mansoura

OCI NV complete acquisition of 97.44% of Orascom Construction Egypt
The remaining shares of OCI SAE include 0.47% listed in global depository receipts (GDRs) in the London Stock Exchange, 0.51% in American depository receipts (ADRs) on the New York Stock Exchange, and 1.58% on the Egyptian stock exchange.
Attack on Minya churches repelled by residents, security forces
Witness: âNone of the assailants were arrested or charged with anythingâ

Cairo airport officials deny 55% decline in air traffic
DPAâs sources said the canceling companies included Middle East Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Kuwait Airways and EgyptAir
Barbatoze
Sherif Adelâs weekly look at Egyptâs events.

Finance minister directs Gulf aid to foreign reserves and state budget
Expert: Value of aid is âeconomically misleadingâ and unlikely to raise the foreign reserve level