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Adly Mansour returns from second overseas visit
The interim president travelled to Kuwait and UAE, returning to Egypt on Friday
MOI vows to ‘foil all attempts at creating chaos’ during Morsi trial
Muslim Brotherhood supporters will demonstrate until the trial of ousted president Morsi
Over a thousand protests in Egypt during October: Democracy Index
According to the report, 41.48% of all protests were organised by the Muslim Brotherhood, a proportion which is nonetheless in decline compared to previous months.
50 articles of the constitution approved: Salmawy
Articles sent to the Committee of Experts to review before finalisation
NATCO opens EGP 180m automotive facility
Automotive company celebrates 25th anniversary of partnership with Mercedes-Benz by opening largest sales, service and spare parts facility in Egypt
French woman reported missing in Egypt
Airport security had escorted the woman to the nearby four-star Baron hotel after she landed.
Elshorbagy upsets Willstrop to set up Gaultier in World semifinal
Elshorbagy, the world No6 from Alexandria, was meeting England’s James Willstrop in a repeat of last year’s semi-final which went the full distance – with the Egyptian underdog prevailing in 112 minutes to reach the final as the No8 seed.
Ministers and investors confirmed for the Euromoney Egypt Conference
“Despite the road being long, there does appear to be a shared vision of where both the government and direct foreign investors want to be – and that is moving forward,” said Richard Banks, Regional Director of the Euromoney Conference.
In Pictures: Zamalek residents protest island’s deteriorating conditions
On Saturday, Zamalek residents took to the streets protesting the declining status of their island Carrying placards that read “Enough with cafes in Zamalek”, “Protect the remaining greenery” and “Against abuse of public property”, tens of the residents demonstrated by the Cultural Wheel in hopes of getting their voices heard. One of the most pressing …
GCC’s fresh produce import flourish into $2.2bn-plus business
Fifth WOP to highlight GCC’s booming edible produce trade accounting to 54% of total Middle East imports
Libyan air force locates 48 migrants in desert
All 72 migrants accounted for
One dead as gunman opens fire at LA airport
The motive for the shooting was unclear, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it could not rule out terrorism.
Editor’s letter: Egyptians between the two Gamals (3 of 5): A nation on the back burner
Mubarak’s propaganda machine had the habit of spreading false optimistic information about his “economic achievements” on an almost daily basis. Several governments appointed by the ousted president got used to the practice of faking reports about the country’s economic performance, or at least show or hide the data based on what would fix the government’s …
Abdeen museums to open soon
After having been closed since January 2011 the Abdeen Palace and its surrounding museums are slated to open to the public in the next two months
Yalla Yoga
A new yoga centre is trying to spread the culture of having a calm mind and flexible body through practicing yoga.
Bites Fil Beit: Batates bel zatoon we gibna Barmezjan- Potatoes with olives and Parmesan
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!
HRW slams Egypt’s draft protest law
Watchdog organisation’s criticism of the bill comes amid domestic dissent over its content
Egypt continues to perform at PSA World Squash Championships, while India’s Ghosal upsets Walker in win ‘for India’
The top four seeds each progressed to the third round after straight games wins.
Zamalek moves onto Egyptian Cup semifinal
The White Knights will meet Tal’ea Al Geish while Ismaily SC also reached semifinal
Kung-Fu champ’s Rabaa sign raises questions over role of politics in sport
No clear law exists banning political gestures in most sports, with except of FIFA
BBM welcomes over 20 million new active users in first week
BBM Community grows to more than 80 million active users across BlackBerry, Android and iPhone devices globally
BlackBerry, Facebook ‘met over potential bid’
Blackberry has $2.6bn in cash, though that figure is eroding as the smartphone-maker loses traction in the market.
Students detained for chanting against Al-Sisi
Five students charged by Nasr City prosecution for belonging to an illegal organisation and disturbing peace and security
Security forces inside Al-Azhar campus
Public prosecution authorises security forces’ entrance to campus after students storm administrative building
Mansour in Kuwait, ahead of UAE visit
This is the interim president’s second regional tour; both tours come within a month
What are the chances of mergers and alliances inside the democratic movement? (2-2)
Most people count the following parties as social democratic ones: the Egyptian Social Democratic Party, the Justice Party and Al Dostour Party. Other people describe them as liberal rather than social democratic, which is a description used for the Nasserite and Leftist parties. Other descriptions include secular, civil or even parties against a religious state. …
Detention of student renewed for contempt of religion
A university student in Ismailia is detained pending investigations of insulting religion by creating an atheist Facebook page
US spy chiefs hit back in Europe row
The revelations came as a senior official said President Barack Obama was considering banning US spies from tapping the telephones of allied leaders, in the wake of German outrage over alleged snooping on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s communications.
Market surges despite reported clashes
Egyptian bourse surges on Wednesday while investors anticipate Morsi trial on 4 November
NCHR delegation visits Tora Prison
A group of board members from the National Council for Human Rights visit Tora prison and speak to detained political leaders