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Latest in Tag: politics

Investigations with journalist Gaafar to continue next week
CPJ calls on Egyptian authorities to disclose the reasons for the journalists’ arrests

Armed forces absorbs Alexandria flood, drainage system still run down
Al-Sisi met with cabinet, requested urgent plan to maintain public service facilities

Investigations continue on Mada director for belonging to Brotherhood
Press Syndicate earlier filed report accusing security men of hiding location of his detention

âNedaâa Masrâ withdraws from second round of parliamentary elections
The list was concerned over SEC decisions and violations witnessed in first round

Borg Al-Arab detainee âslowly dyingâ amid reluctance to provide medical treatment
Abdel Karim is dealing with complications due to a cardiac blood clot

NCMC to address SEC on child exploitation during elections
Children were politically exploited in promotion for candidates, NCMC report says

Student reportedly arrested for photo gallery supporting Israel
Recent clashes in Hebron ignited sympathetic responses from local activists in Egypt

Foreign ministry condemns âWestern suggestionsâ on Al-Sisiâs popularity
Spokesperson says low elections turnout does not reflect âleadership mistrustâ; but citizens say âbad governmentâ affected their will

Partiesâ operations room monitor violations on day 2 of elections
Lobbying votes, bribes and delay in voting process among main violations

Independent groups monitor violations on first day of elections
Promotion for candidates, delay in judgesâ arrivals were among the main irregularities witnessed

1 dead in Beheira, 7 others injured: Health ministry
School principle in Beheira died of cardiac arrest while monitoring elections

85 ministerial corruption incidents in September: PFT
40 of the cases monitored are pending investigations by administrative prosecution, according to report

No room for dissent in upcoming parliament: ESDP
In Daily News Egypt roundtable discussion, different party members say they are sceptical of potential changes the next parliament could achieve

Egypt condemns mass bombings in Ankara
Bombings of a protest in Turkey left at least 100 dead

Egypt to continue fighting terrorism, adopt national development strategy: Al-Sisi
President reviewed Egyptâs contribution in development, regional issues in UN General Assembly speech

Dozens of Egyptians divided in protests for and against Al-Sisi, in front of UN headquarters
The demonstrations came a few hours before Al-Sisiâs speech at the 70th UN General Assembly

Available tools for development incommensurate with level of ambition: Al-Sisi
President Al-Sisi urged international community to work effectively towards achieving new Sustainable Development Goals

Egypt was largest recipient of Official Development Assistance: UN Report
Final version of UNâs MDG gap task force report was released on Friday

Village in Sierra Leone quarantined after Ebola death
Earlier this week, the whole area was placed on high alert to ensure the virus would not spread. A three-week lockdown was announced for the village where the woman lived, on Friday, affecting almost 1,000 residents.

Austrians demonstrate in support of Syrian refugees
This latest incident in Austria has also raised the awareness of citizens in some Arab countries, such as Tunisia, including the cities of Tunis, Aryanah, Banzart and Nabeul, who expressed their desire to receive Syrian refugees.

Rocket hits security target in Sinai, no injuries reported
Security forces on alert following minor attack

3 students, 3 civilians receive death sentences in Giza, Alexandria
Defendants were charged with bombing, protesting and attempted murder
Egypt sends condolences over UAE, Bahrain soldiers killed in Yemen
An attack launched by Houthi rebels against Saudi-led coalition forces killed dozens of soldiers

Lebanonâs âYou Stinkâ movement calls for more protests
20 were arrested in clashes between protesters and security forces on Saturday

Al-Sisiâs Singapore visit is historic: Singaporeâs Ambassador in Cairo
Presidential visit will discuss bilateral maritime, education and water resource cooperation

Ministry of Religious Endowments counters recent Brotherhood statements
âConcealing Muslim Brotherhood crimes is betrayal of the nation,â says ministry

600 students expelled, 1,000 arrested over past academic year: Democracy Index
Most of the students expelled last year did not return to the classroom, says lawyer

600 students expelled, 1,000 arrested over past academic year: Democracy Index
Most of the students expelled last year did not return to the classroom, says lawyer

British and Iranian embassies to reopen in Tehran and London
Iranian and British embassies are due to be reopened in London and Tehran. The move comes almost four years since protesters ransacked the British ambassadorial residence in Tehran and burned the Union flag.

Ministry of Higher Education denies banning non-Cairo students from studying at Cairo University
Minister reportedly issued decision on customising studentsâ admission in Faculties of Mass Communication, Political Science