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Mohamed Mahmoud defendants released on presidential pardon
Cairo Criminal Court released almost 400 protesters accused of rioting and vandalism due to President Mohamed Morsy’s pardon of all who participated in revolution supporting protests
Kurds demand support from Syria opposition as rebels attack
On Saturday, one rebel was reported dead and three wounded in fierce clashes between Kurdish fighters and the jihadist Al-Nusra Front and several other Islamist factions in Ras Al-Ain, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
France tells Africans to take up baton in Mali
Fabius is attending the ECOWAS summit in a bid to accelerate the deployment of a force of more than 3,000 troops that the regional grouping has promised to send to Mali under the auspices of the United Nations.
Two Norwegians found alive in Algeria hostage crisis
A spokesman for the “Signatories in Blood,” headed by Islamist commander Mokhtar Belmokhtar, said 34 hostages were killed when Algerian special forces raided the plant on Thursday, a day after it was seized.
Mali, a victim of a toxic mix
Mali is a victim of the toxic mix of weak state, well-funded militant groups, neglect from moderate Muslims, and Western countries’ attempts to advance their own interests.
Arab Spring 2 years on – time for a regional progressive alliance
The region needs progressive cooperation to face its major political challenges
Ultras converge on Tahrir
Ultras and other demonstrators march to Tahrir Square to commemorate Port Said victims ahead of 26 January verdict
Listen to Cairo
Adel Heine’s weekly column
Sekhmet’s bits: Forgotten statue uncovered
Made of granite, the statue was discovered last Tuesday as part of the delegation of the American Research Centre In Egypt (ARCE) with the cooperation of the Ministry of Antiquities
Captivating Coptic Cairo
Discover the Coptic Cairo
Editor’s letter: Worshipping and whipping on Nasser’s birth anniversary
Two days ago was the 95th anniversary of President Gamal Abdel Nasser’s birth (1918 – 1970). The man who said, “He who cannot support himself, cannot make his own decision,” in his historical attempt to grant Egypt complete independence in its decision making. At any occasion, or even without an occasion, lovers and worshippers of …
Train disaster fuels rising anger
News of Monday night’s deadly train accident in Badrashin, 40 km south of Cairo, shocked and dismayed Egyptians . Nineteen young conscripts of the Central Security Forces were killed and scores were injured (many of them critically) when two train carriages derailed and rammed into a parked freight train. The train, carrying more than a …
Petroleum giants level criticism at current contractual agreements model
While its true that the Egyptian petroleum industry has endured the past two years of consistent political turmoil better than most industries in Egypt, and has been somewhat successful in sidestepping many of the economic impediments brought about by the lack of stability and security, it is by no means impervious to the structural disarray and the flimsiness of the current government.
The Future of Al-Wasat Party
By Nicholas Gjorvad After its split from the Muslim Brotherhood in 1996, Al-Wasat Party quickly became the darling of many western academics due to its progressive stance on several democratic issues while maintaining an Islamist identity. Its stated goal was to unite Egyptian society by forming a political party that separated the Islamic da’wa (calling) …
![ElBaradei said on his twitter account that he had “called for parliamentary election boycott in 2010 to expose sham democracy. Today I repeat my call, [we] will not be part of an act of deception”.(AFP/File Photo)](https://www.dailynewssegypt.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ElbARADEI.jpeg "Outrage following death of Al-Dostour Party member 16")
Outrage following death of Al-Dostour Party member
Al-Dostour Party youth consider sit-in at party headquarters
Ahmadinejad: Iran must alter strategy to counter sanctions
Estimated at around $5 bn per month according to experts, the loss in oil revenues has led to a contraction of the 2013/2014 budget being prepared by the government, according to some MPs.
Syria universities shut, Aleppo blast toll at 87
More than 60,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed in Syria’s conflict, according to the United Nations, while the Observatory says it has documented more than 48,000 dead.
Somali Shebab say have ‘decided to execute’ French hostage
The Al-Qaeda linked Shebab said in a statement they have “reached a unanimous decision to execute the French intelligence officer, Denis Allex.”
Saudi clerics protest king’s move to empower women
Abdullah’s decrees marked a breakthrough in the conservative kingdom that imposes stringent restrictions on females, who are banned from driving and denied the right to travel without male consent.
Al-Qaeda attacks BP plant in Mali blowback
Algerian state media said that one person had been killed and seven wounded, two of them foreigners, in the attack on the field at In Amenas, in the Sahara desert 1,300 kilometres (810 miles) southeast of Algiers.
Netanyahu govt in ‘record’ settlement expansion, says NGO
In total, the Netanyahu government advanced and approved 8,730 units in West Bank settlements over the past four years, Peace Now said, noting that the figures could be higher because the defence ministry does not make public its approvals for planning.
High casualties following building collapse
Illegally built building in Alexandria collapses, rescue forces evacuate two neighbouring buildings
Quality food, one lettuce at a time
Egyptian Hydrofarms is the latest environmental effort that is looking to supply you fresh vegetables that are grown hydroponically and pesticide-free
Bites Fil Beit: Kofta
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!
Pitched battles
The role of ultra soccer fans in the Arab spring
Article 198: ‘Crimes that harm the armed forces’
There is no doubt that Egypt seems to be degenerating in terms of personal and civil rights in a worrisome manner
Has the United States succeeded in taking over the world?
Much of the chaos and confusion that grips today’s world may in fact have been planned and orchestrated by the US
Blame the ‘OmniOpposition’
This OmniOpposition is labelled as such because, it seems, it is everywhere – and does everything
Rebel Economy wrap
Egypt’s weak water fight
Badrashein train crash sparks outrage
Activists arrested for attempting to stop trains in protest while opposition blames government for poor railway system