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Doctorsâ Syndicate rejects new law
The law ratified by the president âis extremely different from the draft Staff Lawâ, striking doctors say

Sinai pipeline attacked for the second time in two days
The bombing marks the fifth time the Sinai pipeline has been attacked since the 3 July ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi, and the 19th such attack since Hosni Mubarak was deposed in February 2011.

Copa Coca-Cola seeks to unearth Egyptian talent for the future
Daily News Egypt speaks to Coca-Cola ahead of PelĂ©âs visit to find out more about the Copa initiative

ANHRI decries âsavageâ torture allegations from detainees
Organisation calls on prosecution to investigate defendantsâ torture allegations

Media in Egypt âbattered by an array of repressive tacticsâ: CPJ
New report details a plethora of abuses journalists faced in 2013

Fitch: Egyptâs ratings stabilised but rapid recovery unlikely
Egyptâs Long-term ratings of âB-â are low and reflect substantial risks and challenges.

Tax revenues record EGP 125bn
EGP 5bn increase year on year in tax revenues in the period from July to February

Cityscape announces new real estate projects
The government is working on amending real estate legislations to attract investments, Minister of Investment says

EU comments prompt angry Egypt response
Foreign ministry suggests EU may have a âcertain political orientationâ towards Egypt

Solution has not been reached in dam talks: Egyptian, Ethiopian water ministries
Egypt says all its proposals were rejected by Ethiopia; the latter says disagreement was over including an international element to a proposed committee

NCHR looks into torture reports of revolutionary anniversary detainees
Nation without Torture campaign condemns alleged torture amid Ministry of Interiorâs denial of validity of torture accounts

Trial date set for Al Jazeera journalists
20 defendants face serious charges including terrorism

Government announces EGP 33.9bn second stimulus package spending
Total of EGP 21.7bn will be spent on investments; EGP 12bn will finance social programmes, including minimum wages
Police officer suspended for critical poem: ANHRI
Rights watchdog condemns Ministry of Interior for suppressing freedom of speech

Revolution anniversary detainees reportedly tortured
Detaineesâ lawyer says those held at Abu Zaabal prison are subject to âthe harshestâ detention conditions

EU human rights special envoy meets Fahmy, civil society members
The representative discussed the effects of violence and terrorism with the foreign minister and met with NGOs and members of civil society

EU foreign ministers discuss Egypt
Concern over media freedom in Egypt as EU ministers gather in Brussels

Proud Matthew makes world No1 ranking his own
Ashour summed up his feelings later to his Twitter followers: âNot happy to lose, but happy to come out of the court in one piece âinjury freeâ, and Nick was the better player today.â
Genena again referred to criminal court
Central Auditing Organisation head referred to criminal court for defaming Minister of Justice

EIB contributes âŹ250m to electricity sector
Vice President of EIB also expressed, during his meeting with Ashraf El-Arabi, interest in helping to fund governmentâs projects.

Suspects in Beni Suef attack on police caught
Ministry of Interior reveals names of 12 suspects involved in the deadly attack

Abul Fotouh not to compete in presidential elections
Misr Al-Qawia Party refrains from nominating presidential candidate to protest lack of democratic process

Sabahy enters presidential race; decision widens Tamarod rift
The presidential hopeful announces the decision after months of consideration

Fahmy meets with Grand Mufti
The duo discuss spreading moderate Islam, battling extremism

FAO to support Egyptâs agricultural sector
Food and Agriculture Organisation experts to be sent to Egypt to conduct training programmes, Director-General says

Ethiopia dam talks to resume Monday
Water and foreign ministry official to discuss âsticking pointsâ in GERD talks
Police campaign to arrest juveniles yields positive results: Interior ministry
Detentions have been made to combat human trafficking, child labour and juveniles at risk

Charges âextraordinary, unjust, and unacceptableâ: Al Jazeera
Satellite network renews demands to free journalists after being served with formal charges

Policemen protest for better working conditions
Calls for the resignation of the Minister of Interior if the policemenâs demands are not met
Yemeni journalist investigated for spreading âfalse newsâ
Firas Shamshan currently in detention for 15 days