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US committed to supporting Egypt in economy and security: Kerry
Kerryâs visit coincided with the announcement that $572m military aid has been released

Egypt condemns ongoing violence in Syria
Ambassador to UN calls for withdrawal of foreign fighters from Syrian conflict

13 Al-Azhar students sentenced to 7 years for violence
27 students sentenced, 2 acquitted of violence at Al-Azhar University

Death sentences âcrime against humanityâ: Brotherhood
Muslim Brotherhood rejects 14 preliminary death sentences handed down on Thursday

Friday update: 3 protesters killed, 20 wounded, dozens arrested
Demonstrators rallied against recent Muslim Brotherhood death sentences

Death sentences upheld for 183, including MB Supreme Guide
Controversial Minya court ratifies death sentences, hands down 4 life sentences

Egyptian investorsâ sensitivity is challenge for foreign exchange market: MerexMarkets
MerexMarkets will participate in the 2014 Africa Forex Expo in South Africa, the Middle East Expo in Kuwait and the Turkey Forex Expo

CEO of Dubai’s Arabtec resigns
On 9 March, the armed forces, in cooperation with UAEâs Arabtec Construction Company announced plans to construct 1 million residential units for low-income youth.

International human rights groups respond to Elshamyâs release
HRW, Amnesty international say journalistâs release is a âreliefâ, criticise ongoing investigation

Not enough women in cabinet: NCW
National council for women criticises lack of female decision makers in Al-Sisiâs government

African Union lifts Egypt suspension
Egypt welcomes Peace and Security Council decision to unfreeze its membership after 11 months

Religious freedom contributes to better economic outcome: Study
âReligious regulationsâ negatively affected Egypt’s tourism industry in 2013
12 smuggled artefacts to return from London
Ministry of Antiquities intensifying efforts to prevent smuggling and subsequent sale of artefacts abroad

World Bank commences social consultations on supporting Egypt
Director of World Bank in Egypt Hartwig Schafer says group is keen to listen to stakeholder input

Al-Sisi invited to African Union summit
Foreign ministry eyes AU reinstatement ahead of Egypt panel report presentation

Egypt calls on Israel to show restraint
Foreign Ministry warns Israel against aggravating situation in search for missing teens

Fahmy rejects âbarbaric actsâ in Iraq
Arab League Council rejects interference in Iraqi affairs, calls for reconciliation through dialogue

Egypt to offer $600m in dollar-denominated treasury bills
Eligible subscribers from local and foreign banks will access t-bill, CBE says

Prices of basic items to increase: Citizens Against Price Rises
Prices to increase due to production price increases affected by low energy subsidies, says Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce

Morsi âPrison Breakâ trial postponed
Testimony set to conclude on 28 June

Demonstrators rally against sexual harassment
Protesters gather outside the Opera House to address sexual assault, gender inequality
900 Egyptians evacuated from Iraq: Ambassador
Embassy and consulate in contact with Egyptians workers inside Iraq

Sentence is revenge for 25 January revolution: Shura Council defendants
Defendants sentenced to 15 years for breaking Protest Law, begin procedures for retrial

UK parliamentary group visit to strengthen Egypt ties
MPs expected to meet Al-Sisi, foreign minister and other top officials on three-day visit

High-profile Muslim Brotherhood trial postponed
Badie, Erian, 12 others accused of inciting violence at Istiqama Mosque

Fahmy calls for Iraqi unity, warns against sectarian split
Egyptian embassy staff continues to contact Egyptian communities amidst ongoing clashes in Iraq

Ethiopia, Egypt hopeful that GERD negotiations will resume
Dam will not harm downstream countries, Ethiopian State Minister for Foreign Affairs

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

Amazon.com plans local services marketplace this year: Sources
Amazon aims to gauge demand and test logistics before rolling out nationwide, mirroring its approach to its grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh.