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High level UNHCR talks on Syrian refugees
Talks in Geneva take place as the number of Syrian refugees has crossed the two million mark

ENPPI to implement new project in Venezuela worth $50m
The head of ENNPI signed contract of Venezuelan gas project

Forum submits recommendations to Constituent Assembly
Recommendations call on assembly to provide details on rights and freedoms within the constitution and not leave it up to legislation

Security forces hunt down gunmen in Minya
Police launch operation to find gunmen who fired on a Bishop’s vehicle on Monday

Students Against the Coup holds protests at Cairo University
Hundreds protest the military backed government
Brotherhood leader sentenced to ten years in military trial
Mohamed Mongey imprisoned for 10 years for inciting violence, damaging military equipment and burning churches and schools

Abu Eita promises to raise workers’ demands to Cabinet
After hours of negotiations the minister told the workers they would get a response within 10 days

Rafah to remain open until the end of the week
The decision to open the crossing comes to allow pilgrims from the Gaza Strip to enter Egypt before they fly to Saudi Arabia
Contempt of religion verdict criticised
AFTE condemns the charge as well as the latest court ruling
Former MB member to meet with Mansour advisor
Presidential media advisor Ahmed El-Moslimany will meet with youth leaders this week

Bishop walks out of constituent assembly meeting
Orthodox Christian Bishop walks out in protest over time allowed to respond to Al-Nour representative

Tourism slumps 80% since August: tourism minister
Hisham Zaazou says Egypt has lost a possible $1bn due to the crisis since July

Canada “disappointed” by extension of citizens’ detention
Canada calls for release of Tarek Loubani and John Greyson who have been detained without charge since August

Egypt’s ambassador in Tunis returns to Egypt
Ambassador recalled following Tunisian president’s UNGA address amid condemnation of it in Egypt

Detention of two Canadians held since August extended by 45 days
Detained Canadians describe beating and inhumane conditions in Tora prison

Chambers of Commerce announce ways of curbing inflated prices
Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce: no alternative for “redeveloping trade” to adjust prices in the markets

ECESR begins sit-ins
Workers protest after unfair terminations

Reports of ex-military officials diaries a threat to national security: Armed Forces
Alleged diary of former army chief of staff weighs in on revolution; army says such reports only sow confusion

New committee to look into Nile University conflict with Zewail City
Nile University students organise press conference outside contested buildings; reject new committee

Egypt’s transition period to end next spring
Fahmy discusses roadmap, domestic affairs and foreign policy in UN address

Muslim Brotherhood figure dies in jail
Security authorities accused of failing to provide deceased detainee with needed treatment

At least eight more detained in Kerdasa
Over 100 people had already been arrested in security operations in the Giza village

14-year old arrested for presenting anti-army sentiments
Student was arrested near school; detained for one day

Fahmy continues diplomatic efforts in UNGA
Fahmy meets more diplomats from across the world and discusses disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation among other issues in New York

General Motors Egypt launches new product with EGP 180m investment
The managing director of General Motors in Egypt and North Africa, Tarek Attia said that they are committed to more investments in the future.

Amnesty International demands Abu Deraa’s ‘immediate and unconditional’ release
Rights group condemns military trial for journalist

Presidency hopes Tunisia learns from Egypt
Presidency condemn Tunisian president’s address to UNGA

NGO documents violence against Copts
ECPSS: August worst month of sectarian violence in modern Egyptian history

Obama remarks on Egypt out of context says Fahmy
Foreign Minister clarifies Obama’s remarks on Egypt at UNGA

Ahmed Mekki summoned to Court
Arrest warrant issued to former Minister of Justice to testify in court