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Latest in Tag: state
21 Egyptian fishermen âmissingâ in Libya
Their disappearance follows the alleged killing of 21 Coptic Egyptians by ‘Islamic State’ militants

Libyan parliament confirms death of 21 kidnapped Coptic Egyptians
Salafi incitement behind ‘Islamic State’ kidnapping of Egyptians: Copts coalition

Al-Sisi meets with 17 newly sworn-in governors
Replacements include security men, university professors and youth
In Pictures: Families of Sinai attack victims attend military funeral at Almaza military airport in Cairo
Militant group âState of Sinaiâ claimed the most recent North Sinai attack that took place Thursday evening, targeting military and interior ministry facilities, in a Friday statement providing details about the implementation of the attack. High profile officials gathered at the Almaza military airport Friday to attend the funeral of a number of the deceased. Daily New Egypt documented some moments …

âState of Sinaiâ claim hundreds of killings in Sinai attacks
Numbers will not be announced, says military spokesman

âIslamic Stateâ in Libya allegedly claims abduction of Christians
Egyptian found killed in Benghazi, 15 fishermen detained

13 alleged members of Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis referred to court for killing policemen
Charges include joining banned organisation and possessing weapons
Two ‘State of Sinai’ militants allegedly killed in Cairo
Militants were responsible for several terrorist attacks, say Ministry of Interior
Yazidi women victims of torture, sexual slavery in ISIS captivity: Amnesty International
Rape and sexual violence among reported ISIS crimes in Iraq

Religious endowment minister welcomes French parliamentâs recognition of Palestine
Vote is symbolic and does not bind the government of France

Shoukry calls for cooperation to combat terrorism in Middle East and Africa
EU counter-terrorism coordinator stresses EUâs âseriousnessâ in combating terror

Shoukry discusses Libya developments with Emirati, Libyan counterparts
Egyptian and Libyan foreign ministers discuss cooperation

43 arrested in Fayoum over attacks on state institutions
Fayoum incident comes alongside crackdown at Friday protests leading to further arrests in Alexandria and Beheira
Shoukry receives Chinese envoy for Middle East
Two sides discussed need to bolster cooperation and encourage Chinese investment in Egypt

Mourners chant âdown with military ruleâ during Seif El-Islamâs memorial
Renowned lawyerâs two children, who were allowed to attend the memorial, were taken back to prison afterwards

The Egyptian state: âThe only leaderâ
State policy in managing mosques presumes Muslim unity on âthe official Islam of the stateâ, according to study
Egypt has potential to grow, but sustainability depends on government: World Bank
Pace of growth in seven Middle Eastern countries remains âfar belowâ the rates expected in the 2000s, the World Bank indicates

Kerry arrives in Israel amid diplomatic efforts to broker ceasefire agreement
Ban Ki Moon âstrongly condemnsâ Hamas rocket attacks; calls on both parties to âstop fightingâ
Civil society groups criticise âunregulatedâ decision to provide emergency cases with free medical treatment
Prime minister issued the decision; groups fear it will not be carried out due to ambiguity of its
nature
Budget deficit pushed to 10% of GDP and debt to 90% of GDP: Finance minister
Total expenditure set at EGP 789bn, revenues expected to reach EGP 549bn, EGP 207bn for wages while petroleum subsidies decrease by EGP 44bn
Budget deficit down to 10%, state budget approved by the president
Total expenditure set at EGP 789bn while revenues expected to reach EGP 549bn

Al-Sisi refuses to approve current draft for state budget, citing debt
President says that assistance from Gulf States was the reason Egypt survived the past 10 months

Doctors lodge complaint against health minister
A complaint was filed against Al-Adawi by a board member in the Doctorsâ Syndicate for âincitement against doctorsâ

Constitutionality of Protest Law challenged
Court postpones lawsuit demanding the controversial law be deemed unconstitutional
EIPR sues government for subsidising fuel to factories
Subsidies to factories do not benefit the state or its citizens: EIPR

TV presenter acquitted over broadcasting alleged leaked phone calls
Abdel Raheem Ali was accused of libel by two activists for whom he had broadcast alleged leaked phone calls

Sabahy delivers first national address on state television, vows pursuit of social justice
Al-Sisi meets media practitioners to discuss his presidential campaign
Egypt issues law barring challenges to state deals
Reuters- Egypt’s interim President Adly Mansour on Tuesday approved a law that would restrict the right to challenge state business and real estate deals to only the government, its involved institutes and business partners, a presidency statement said. The law, long-waited by businessmen and investors, is meant, according to the presidential statement, to boost business …
Civil society organisations call for budget transparency
Finance ministry has failed to meet legal obligations in publishing budget drafts for the state, economic bodies and public sector, joint statement says

Canadian FM scheduled to visit Cairo
Security, economic, and regional issues are on the agenda of the ministerâs first bilateral visit to Cairo