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Writer’s appeal to verdict postponed
Karam Saber sentenced to five years in prison for contempt of religion

Demonstrations against American military strike on Syria
Demonstrators, composed of both Egyptians and Syrians, chanted slogans against United States President Barack Obama and the Muslim Brotherhood, and in support of Defence Minister Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi.

Tamarod founder hijacked, robbed
Attack was not politically motivated

Egyptian diplomacy working on resuming regional role: FM
Foreign Ministry spokesman outlines Egypt’s plans concerning issues with neighbouring countries

Committee of 50 makes strides, causes controversy
Article VI approved; Al-Nour disagrees with Moussa

Military verdicts for civilians condemned
Independent human rights groups decry verdicts; NCHW calls on Constituent Assembly to ban military trials for civilians

US congress members speak out on ONTV
Representatives support army, condemn Brotherhood

Top Muslim Brotherhood leaders referred to criminal court
Detainees accused of inciting violence and carrying out attacks on citizens in July

ANHRI decries Minister of Justice bills
Human Rights organisation says new bills allow the state to tighten its grip on public service
Constituent assembly prepares for first meeting
Assembly members express aspirations about constitutional amendments

El-Moslimany meets Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby
Al-Tayar Al-Sha’aby leader Sabahy expresses support for roadmap

One dead after assassination attempt on minister
Violence continues in Cairo as Boulaq blast hits police station
Joint business councils restructured
The minister decided to restructure the Egyptian side of the American, Italian and French business councils

Morsi supporters resume protests
Plans for nationwide protests continue, show-up rate decreases
Head of Egyptian Trade Union Federation sacked
Union appoints new head; Minister of Manpower denies involvement in the decision

Assassination attempt on minister strongly condemned
Exchanged accusations amid domestic and international condemnation

Egypt qualifies for basketball World Cup 2014
Egyptian basketball team qualifies for FIBA World Cup 2014, but fails to win FIBA Africa Championship.
Minister calls for MB to be dissolved
Muslim Brotherhood’s legality faces another blow
Muslim Brotherhood member sentenced to life
Other leaders arrested around the country
Three Zamalek players arrested
Shikabala taken into custody after altercation with fan became physical
Business changes in the new constitution
Egypt’s business directory compares the 2012 constitution and the unofficial constitution draft from a business point of view

Tourism minister on outreach missions
Zaazou participates in tourism conferences in Zimbabwe and Zambia, meets with his counterparts from Zimbabwe, Russia, Madagascar and Mozambique
Giza police station hit with explosion
Assailants remain at large

Al Jazeera officials released, deported
Journalists forced to leave Egypt after being detained five days

Al-Azhar condemns possible strike on Syria
The Islamic institution stresses its opposition to the use of chemical weapons

Suez Canal on high alert after failed terrorist attack
Ship flying Panama flag targeted

Freedom of expression groups denounce raid on Al-Jazeera
Egyptian government continues to “detain and harass journalists”: CPJ

Government unveils new stimulus plan
The interim government adopts an economic reform plan to achieve 3% growth, and reduce the budget deficit to 9%

Central bank denies freezing deposits
Bank: “Rumours aim to destroy the confidence in the stability and safety of the country’s economy”
One arrested in Mohandessin shooting incident
Tamarod said arrested suspect is affiliated with campaign and has no ties with the Muslim Brotherhood