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Apple planning iPad news
The event will be held on October 22, according to AllThingsD. Apple declined to comment on the report, which cited unnamed sources.

Ministry of Interior expresses unity with Ministry of Defence amid October War anniversary
The interim Minister of Defence stressed the need for “attention to all threats aimed at destabilising the security and stability of Egypt.” Al-Sisi called for increased coordination between the two institutions to ensure the safety and security of Egypt’s citizens.

Christians ‘scapegoated’ after sit-in dispersals, says Amnesty International
New report chronicles sectarian violence in Egypt

Tamarod to run for parliamentary elections
Campaign announces it will compete for “the majority of parliamentary seats”
Brotherhood to be written off registered NGOs list
The decision stems from the government’s keenness on ‘upholding the rule of law’: Cabinet

Canadian ambassador meets Prosecutor to discuss Loubani, Greyson case
Details of Loubani and Greyson’s release remain unclear, travel ban still in force

Egypt cuts IMF delegation in political protest
PM Hazem El-Beblawi says negotiations are ongoing over whether IMF will recognise current government

Anti-torture campaign calls for defining torture in constitution
Nation Without Torture campaign requests listening session with Constituent Assembly

Airport ramps up security
Roads leading to the airport will be filled with explosive-detecting devices
One conscript dead, another injured in Port Said attack
Suspects are still at large after drive-by shooting
State Litigation Authority will not appeal ‘Brotherhood disbandment’ verdict
An urgent matters court had ruled to disband the Muslim Brotherhood Organisation and ordered the confiscation of its capital

Canadians banned from travel, case still open
Tarek Loubani and John Greyson turned away from airport as their case is still open

Conflicting reactions to 6 October violence
The Anti-Coup Alliance calls for continued demonstrations

Federation of Sinai Journalists thanks Abu Deraa supporters
The statement came a day after award-winning Al-Masry Al-Youm and ONTV reporter Abu Deraa was released from custody after receiving a suspended sentence from an Ismailia military court.

Stock market hits highest levels in eight months
Benchmark index hits 5765.8 points, expected to move upward over coming period

Thomas Cook sells its Egyptian, Lebanese businesses
Bahraini business acquires tour operator amid staggering tourism in Egypt

53 killed in 6 October clashes
Most deaths occurred in greater Cairo 423 detained

Barbatoze
Sherif Adel’s weekly look at Egypt’s events.

Prosecution investigates attack on Al-Dostour Party’s spokesman
Alleged assailant is accused of attempted murder and detained for 15 days

Calls for retribution on second anniversary of ‘Maspero massacre’
Political movements call for trials of those responsible for the killings; protests and prayers organised

Ultras White Knights denies political affiliations
“Bloodshed will not deter us,” group says in statement, referring to September clashes

UN, US concerned over Friday violence
Secretary-General urges restraint ahead of 6 October protests

Attack on Al-Dostour Party’s spokesman condemned
Dawoud sustains injuries following attack by pro-Morsi protesters

Syrian refugees face ‘extremely bad conditions’ in detention in Egypt: ECESR
Amnesty International says Egypt must halt all detention and deportation of refugees fleeing Syrian conflict

Anti-Coup Alliance: Egyptian people taught ‘military coup a harsh lesson’
At least four dead and scores injured in clashes on Friday

Abu Deraa gets suspended prison verdict
Journalist facing military trial sentenced to suspended six months in prison

Tamarod joins 6 October’s demonstrating camps
Campaign announces it will demonstrate in celebration amid planned anti-military protests by Morsi-supporters

Arrest warrant for former Minister of Information
Former Minister Salah Abdel Maqsoud is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood
NSF calls for presidential elections before parliament
Assembly member Sayed Abdel Aal seeks consensus in rebuilding Egypt

Foreign ministry responds to allegations regarding Canadian detainees
Ministry claims detainees are facing official charges and denies they were tortured or beaten during detention