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Constitutional process could offer new chance for dialogue: Ashton
EU foreign policy chief expresses support ahead of referendum, condemns violence and “heavy-handed responses”
Court turns down Misr Al-Qawia lawsuit
The party says it will appeal the decision
Ibrahim and Al-Sisi hold separate talks with Jordanian interior minister
Jordanian minister discusses security and regional developments with Egyptian ministers
Detention renewed for 174 Al-Azhar University students
Detained students include 23 females; all accused of complicity in on-campus violence during finals
Sunday final day for Egyptians abroad to vote
Egyptian foreign ministry says a total of 94,000 Egyptians have voted abroad over four days
Anticipated film, The Square, gets a Netflix release
Audiences can finally see The Square through Netflix – if they can get it to work in Egypt
A safe way out
Samah Ismael’s new collection does not surprise in its minimalism
American diggers identify tomb of Egypt pharaoh
A tomb discovered last year has been identified as Sobekhotep I’s tomb
Europe’s chances in the Arab world
By Fadi Elhusseini When revolts sneaked into the Arab world, a number of regimes were toppled while other thrones were shaken. Among others, Europe was quick in its response and adopted a new approach to relations with its southern neighbours. Nonetheless, despite the great efforts and numerous investments and projects in the region, the perception …
Al-Sisi does not rule out running for president
Armed forces announce support for Al-Sisi’s candidacy “if people demand it”
Misr Al-Qawia challenges Mansour’s amendment to political participation law
Law amended a week ahead of vote on new constitution
Prosecutor general meets delegation of doctors
Meeting addresses hospital security and the release of detained doctors
Salafi, Copt, Al-Azhar leaders call for participation in national referendum
The Salafi Al-Nour Party, Pope Tawadros II, and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar all encourage voting
Tens of thousands at anti-Erdogan protest amid vast graft probe
Some protesters were also handing out fake dollars with Erdogan’s photo on them.
One man shot dead as protesters clash with police across Tunisia
Scattered protests over economic hardships have broken out as Tunisia‘s new prime minister takes office to lead a caretaker administration to end a crisis three years after its uprising ousted Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.
Four dead, 169 arrested during Friday marches
Deadly clashes erupted in Suez and Alexandria days before the national referendum
Over 160,000 army personnel to secure referendum process
Supreme Electoral Committee assigns 13,867 judges to oversee referendum at sub-polling stations
South Sudan troops fight to wrest final rebel stronghold
The UN leader warned that evidence of widespread atrocities committed during the nearly month-long conflict would be investigated, and that “perpetrators of serious human rights violations will be held accountable.”
Iraq would face huge challenge in Fallujah assault: experts
Gunmen seized Fallujah and parts of Anbar provincial capital Ramadi last week, the first time militants have exercised such open control in major cities since the insurgency that followed the 2003 US-led invasion.
Ex-Israel PM Sharon dead: Netanyahu’s office
Sharon has been in a coma since January 4, 2006 after suffering a massive stroke.
Violence erupts in Bangui despite departure of ex-rebel president
More than 60,000 people from other African nations have asked for help at their embassies in the Central African Republic (CAR), an IOM statement said, adding that requests had come from Chad, Niger, Mali, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo to aid their stranded nationals.
Lebanon teen death spurs ‘selfie’ anti-violence protest
The “Not A Martyr” campaign sprung up after Chaar was killed in a 27 December car bombing that targeted moderate Lebanese politician Mohammad Chatah.
Activists’ appeal postponed
Political activists were originally sentenced to three years in prison for violating the Protest Law
Rights groups condemn ‘exploitation of children’ for political purposes
Two groups express concern regarding two separate incidents of child exploitation
Cabinet gears up for constitutional referendum
Minister of Interior promises a “comprehensive security” plan during referendum
Bahrain detains soccer teams and scores of players and athletes
By James M. Dorsey Bahrain has detained a soccer team as well as scores of other players and athletes since security forces squashed a popular uprising almost three years ago, according to human rights activists, journalists and officials. In one of the latest rounds of detentions, authorities last month arrested three soccer and two handball …
Award-winning architect Dalia Sadany to join Lifestyle page
DNE’s lifestyle page is getting a little retouching from our newest expert.
Camel market at Birqash
Located an hour north west of Cairo’s city centre, the Birqash camel market provides a glimpse of rural Egyptian life that cannot be found on the manicured streets of Maadi or under the loud din of Downtown. On Friday mornings, livestock merchants from across the region gather in Birqash to buy, sell and trade camels, …
The Makan offers first flash sales on brands in Egypt
The Makan offers discounts on up to 95% of its featured products.
Bites Fil Beit: Kharshoof mahshy be lahma mafrooma – Stuffed artichoke hearts with minced meat
We love food. We love the real, down to earth, tried-and-tested, handed-down-through-the-generations, local Egyptian food. Here is your chance to learn how to make these local delicacies in your own home. And just so you know what to ask for, we have added how to say the ingredients in Arabic. No more excuses, off to the souq!