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Al-Tayeb in Aswan for reconciliation
The conflict, which extended for days, left 26 people dead and dozens injured
Former New Valley governor does not regret Al-Sisi support
Cabinet stressed importance of neutrality of government towards presidential elections
Egypt still in need of financial assistance: International Monetary Fund
Financial aid could come from Gulf countries, the IMF or other financial institutions, says IMFâs chief of mission in Egypt

Egyptâs real estate prices expected to increase by 15% in 2014
High demand on property units is partly attributed to climb, says Executive Chairman of Coldwell Banker New Homes

Anti-Coup Alliance describes Ashton visit as âevilâ
EU Election Observation Mission to monitor presidential elections
US declares Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis a terrorist organisation
The Sinai-based militant group has claimed responsibility for attacks around Egypt

Fahmy and Abbas meet ahead of emergency Arab League meeting
Abbas and Fahmy discussed the ongoing final status negotiations and the âobstaclesâ involved in the process
24 arrested in Sinai raids
Operations targeted areas described as âhotbeds of terrorismâ across both North and South Sinai
Arab Contractors to complete 138 projects by June: Housing ministry
Projects involve construction of roads, bridges, housing and water and sanitation stations
Foreign minister presses AU panel to reconsider membership freeze
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nabil Fahmy urged the African Unionâs Peace and Security Council (PSC) to reconsider its decision to freeze Egyptâs membership during a meeting with the African Unionâs High Level Panel for Egypt in Cairo on Tuesday. The panel, led by former Malian President Alpha Oumar KonarĂ©, was formed following the suspension of Egypt from …

Egypt considers establishing first integrated commercial city
Minister of Supply says city would boost shopping tourism and generate job opportunities
3 Cairo University students arrested for unlawful assembly
AFTE calls on Cairo University to remove police from campus

US-Egypt strategic dialogue still in the pipeline
Relations have been strained since the US suspended the delivery of military aid pending âcredible progressâ toward democracy

Human Rights organisation calls on cabinet to ârestoreâ contested lands to Nile University
Governmentâs efforts to âstallâ the implementation of a court verdict favouring the university âharm Egyptâs reputation,â says Arab Network for Human Rights Information
Dutch tourist accuses hotel worker of attempted rape in Marsa Alam
Four cases of sexual assault against tourists have been reported since the beginning of March
2 dead, 10 injured in renewed Aswan clashes
Homes attacked as bloody tribal clashes continue despite army intervention

Al-Dostour editor in chief resigns in wake of reporter’s death
Resignation follows a photojournalist strike condemning dangerous conditions

African Union delegation arrives for third visit
Panel to meet with interim government officials having previously âaffirmed the correctnessâ of suspending Egyptâs African Union membership

Appeals court acquits revolution anniversary detainees
Detainees arrested in Maadi on 25 January were initially fined and handed prison sentences

Photojournalists hold one-day strike
Participants decry dangerous conditions under which they operate

Medical professionals protest, demanding Staff Law
Doctorsâ Syndicate escalates by preparing an administrative strike; negotiations with cabinet halted
Fate of Egyptian drivers in Libya unclear
Foreign ministry following up on conflicting reports of at least 50 Egyptians missing in Libya

Signatures of support for presidential candidates being collected
The two camps are currently collecting signatures and battling for support

Cabinet amends laws creating harsher punishments for terrorism
Amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedures Law come in the wake of the Cairo University blasts

Amnesty International demands âimmediate and unconditionalâ release of activists
Human rights group along, with friends and family, reiterate support for Maher, Adel and Douma

Egypt has failed to meet US aid conditions: HRW
International rights watchdog urges US to acknowledge lack of progress in Egypt in aid review

Egyptian street kids play soccer in Brazil
About 230 street children from 19 countries are in Brazil to compete in the Street Child World Cup.
Verdict date set for âAl-Sisi leaksâ trial
Human rights organisation ANHRI asserts its rejection of the continued trial of civilians before military tribunals
Egypt calls for fairer representation of African, Arab and Islamic countries in UNSC
Egyptâs permanent representative to UN demands permanent seat in Security Council for Africa

Fahmy, Ban Ki-moon discuss Egypt peacekeeping role
Egypt has weighed in on several peacekeeping efforts as well as being one of the parties involved in the debate on the Ethiopian Dam.