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Egyptian FM meets with Russian envoy
Nabil Fahmy and Russian counterparts discuss bilateral relations, security situation
51 referred to criminal court for Helwan violence
Prosecution refers 51 suspects to criminal court on charges that include murder and vandalism
Sexual violence against Egypt women goes unpunished: Report
Sexual assaults on women protesters were reported during demonstrations after the 2011 fall of Hosni Mubarak, and then under the military junta which ruled Egypt after him and again during protests against president Mohamed Morsi, they said in a report.
Explosion in Sinai injures police officer
Armed forces and police step up security campaign in volatile North Sinai
Israel, Palestinian peace meet postponed after killing
Israelâs army and police were still hunting for the suspected gunman on Wednesday, after carrying out extensive searches around Idhna.
Journalists in Egypt âhave become a target from all sidesâ: Rights groups
Two rights groups release statements condemning ongoing attacks on journalists
Tech giants look to skies to spread Internet
Google took a step in that direction this week with the acquisition of Titan Aerospace, a maker of solar-powered drones that can help boost Internet access to remote areas.
Samsung executive says Galaxy S5 to outsell S4, sees second quarter rollout for Tizen phone
A smooth launch is crucial for Samsung, which reported its second straight quarter of profit decline earlier this month as margins in the key smartphone business come under growing pressure from cheaper Chinese rivals.
TE Data launches M3ak service for the disabled
The company hired 10 employees with hearing disabilities to serve similarly disabled clients
One student dead, two journalists wounded at Cairo University
Reports indicate live ammunition was used during dispersal; Ministry of Interior denies claims
Arab youth environmental conference kicks off in Hurghada
Red Sea to become a green governorate, says governor
Armed forces finalise plans to build 1m youth residential units
Construction on the project, launched by former defence minister Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, is expected to begin in December
Court ruling prohibits Brotherhood from running in elections
Primary Alexandria Court forbids SEC from accepting the nomination of members of the Muslim Brotherhood in upcoming polls
Morocco’s economic growth slows in first quarter as agricultural output falls
Reuters – Morocco’s economic growth slowed sharply to 2.5% in the first quarter from a year earlier, and is likely to ease slightly again this quarter as agricultural output shrinks, the country’s planning agency said on Tuesday. Agriculture, which accounts for about 15% of Morocco’s gross domestic product, fell 3.4% in the first three months …
UAEâs Air Arabia bets on Ras Al Khaimah hub
The Sharjah-based budget carrier, which currently operates out of three hubs in the Gulf and North Africa region, signed an agreement with the RAK government in February declaring it the official carrier for the emirate and RAK airport as its new hub.
Mortar fire on Syria schools kills child, hurts 40: Media
AFP – Mortar rounds fired on schools in the Syrian capital on Tuesday killed a child and wounded more than 40 people, among them more children, state media said. Rebels fighting to oust President Bashar Al-Assad hold some territory on the outskirts of Damascus from which they have regularly launched mortar and rocket attacks targeting …
UNâs Iran rights watchdog slams case of death-row woman
AFP- A UN human rights monitor on Monday urged Tehran to halt the planned execution of an Iranian woman for the alleged murder of a former intelligence official, saying her trial had been deeply flawed. The case of Reyhaneh Jabbari, who claims she acted in self-defence after a sexual assault, raises concerns because of her …
Ukraine leader says Russia wants to set southeast âon fireâ
Oleksandr Turchynovâs impassioned charges against Ukraineâs historic master came only hours after a âfrank and directâ exchange on the crisis between US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
Civil society organisations call for budget transparency
Finance ministry has failed to meet legal obligations in publishing budget drafts for the state, economic bodies and public sector, joint statement says
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
Gulf support should not substitute for long-term economic reform: IMF official
Egypt must address âimbalances in the budgetâ, generate jobs, and improve living standards, says Massod Ahmed, IMFâs Middle East director
Catherine Ashton voices praise for EU election monitoring, concern for Minya 529
EU High Representative delivers varying messages on Egypt before Foreign Affairs Council meeting
Egyptâs SODIC settles with government over Eastown project
Reuters – Property developer SODIC has signed a dispute settlement with Egyptâs government, agreeing to pay EGP 900m ($129m) over seven years after a revaluation of its Eastown scheme in Cairo, the company said on Tuesday. Egyptâs investment minister Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour said on 6 April that SODIC had revalued land bought from the …
Cairo University SAC march dispersal leaves 2 critically wounded, 1 reported dead
AFTE outlined ongoing security violations Sunday, as journalist was shot dead during separate clashes
Al-Sisi becomes first candidate to submit documents for presidential elections
Former military chief says Egypt needs between EGP 3tn and 4tn to recover economically
Israel minister warns Kerry over âsurrenderâ to Iran
AFP- Israelâs intelligence minister Monday slammed as unacceptable comments by US Secretary of State John Kerry on negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme which he said indicated a âsurrenderâ to Tehran. âThe things Kerry said in the Congress are worrying, they are surprising and they are unacceptable,â Yuval Steinitz, who is also strategic affairs …
AFTE outlines ongoing security violations as journalist critically wounded during clashes
At least one person was shot and killed Monday at a Cairo University SAC march
Egypt ranks second in the Worldâs Richest Arabs list: Forbes Middle East
According to Forbes Middle Eastâs counts, the total worth of the Egyptian Sawiris family is $13.2bn
Algeria presidential campaign winds up with recriminations
AFP- Â Final campaign rallies were held for Algeriaâs presidential election on Sunday after the incumbent Abdelaziz Bouteflika and his only real rival Ali Benflis waged a war of words. The 77-year-old Bouteflika, despite ailing health and not even appearing in person on the campaign trail, remains favourite to win a fourth term in Thursdayâs poll …
Hezbollah shifts tactics, narrative for Syria fight
Shedding its guerrilla tactics to fight alongside an army