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Rebels down Ukraine military plane, killing 49
The United States on Friday accused Russia of helping in the insurgency by sending tanks and rocket launchers to the pro-Moscow rebels, a charge denied by the Kremlin.
65 arrested during Friday protests: Interior ministry
One police officer shot dead during dispersals
Police sergeant killed in Maadi
Ministry of Interior says one of its men was shot in the chest on Friday morning
2 health workers penalised for failing to treat sexual assault victim
Ministry of Health announces it will deduct wages of two employees at Mounira Hospital
Al-Sisi urges Egyptians to cycle
President suggests cycling as a cost-effective means of transportation
UN High Commissioner condemns activistsâ sentencing
Verdict fails to meet international fair trial standards, says UN Human Rights Commissioner
Egypt following situation in Iraq
Baghdad embassy in touch with Egyptian communities in Iraq
Government committee puts forth plan to combat sexual harassment
United Nations commends Egyptâs new legal measures against sexual harassment
AFC power struggle reflects sorry state of football governance
By James M. Dorsey FIFA Vice President and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee member Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein, in an uncommon display of elegance and magnanimity in the rarefied world of world soccer as well as of Middle Eastern and North African leaders, has conceded defeat in a battle that is symptomatic of …
Unaware of pesticide danger, Rural Egyptians put their health at risk
A study conducted in two villages indicates that most don’t know how to protect themselves against hepatitis C and the adverse health effects of pesticides
Tourism Assistance Fund aiming for 25% annual returns: Investment manager
Egyptâs Tourism Assistance Fund is looking for annual returns of 25% on investments, or $250m in the first phase of underwriting, according to Amr Askar, investment manager at Cairo Financial Holding. The first phase will take place directly after the Egyptian Financial Supervisory Authority (EFSA) adopts the prospectus. Askar added in a statement to Al-Borsa …
Tax Authority agrees with tourism industry to divide new tax into installments: chairman
Installments will be based on each companyâs circumstances
Cairo International Airport offers tender to choose company to market Airmall
Airport hopes to take advantage of Airmall following suspension of its commercial activities
Hatem Dowidar to lead Vodafone Egypt as chairman of the board and Ahmed Essam as CEO
Hatem Dowidar has led Vodafone Egypt for a five-year period which has been the most difficult in the history of the telecommunications sector in the Egyptian market, facing major challenges and unprecedented changes.
Mobile firm Viva Kuwait full-year profit jumps six-fold
Reuters – Viva Kuwait reported a more than six-fold rise in annual profit on Monday as the mobile telecommunications operator increased its customer base by a third. The Saudi Telecom Co (STC) affiliate made a net profit of KWD 24.25m ($86m) in 2013, up from KWD 3.87m a year earlier, according to its website. Viva, which competes with Zain and …
Further congratulatory phone calls to Al-Sisi on inauguration
Italian and American presidents congratulate Al-Sisi as he assumes presidency
Time for Brazil
On Thursday, brace yourselves, because the football feast will start at the nation where football has been always at its best: Brazil.
Seven local NGOs release letter demanding medical treatment for hunger striking detainee
Groups say Egyptian governmentâs refusal to send Mohamed Soltan to hospital is contrary to UN laws
The Nay Maker
Hussein Darweesh, famous among Egyptian musicians as the crafter of an ancient woodwind instrument called the nay, takes Daily News Egypt inside his workshop.
No longer a curse?
African leaders take action that may transform mining
EFSA requests further clarification in Hermes bid
Hermes appoints financial advisor to assess share value in Sawiris purchase offer, financial oversight body asks for clarifications
Amnesty International, Human Rights watch urge Al-Sisi to address ârights crisisâ
Statement tells new president not to âignore worst situation in decadesâ
Al-Arish port control transferred to military
Former interim President Adly Mansour issued presidential decree last week citing security concerns
Pakistan repels second Taliban attack on Karachi airport
The attack on the security post targeted an entry point to an Airport Security Force (ASF) camp 500 metres (yards) from the airportâs main premises, and around a kilometre from the passenger terminal.
Fahmy meets Arab League envoy and US ambassador to discuss situation in Libya
Libya should have plan for stability, says foreign minister
African Union Election Observation Mission critical of electoral climate
Praise for electoral process but concern over the pre-election climate from African Union observer mission
Morsi âPresidential Palaceâ trial postponed to Wednesday
More witness testimonies to be heard in trial accusing Morsi and 14 others of inciting protestersâ killing
Syria prisoner releases begin after amnesty: Lawyer
The releases came a day after Syrian state television reported that Assad had declared an unprecedented amnesty, extending for the first time to those accused under the countryâs anti-terrorism legislation.
South Sudan rivals are warmongers, mediators say
The comments came just hours before Kiir and Machar were set to hold a rare face-to-face meeting in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
Suspected jihadists seize Iraqâs Nineveh province
Military units first withdrew from the cityâs east, heading to its west, and then began leaving the city, along with thousands of residents, he said.