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UPDATE: Court allows release of ousted president Mubarak in illicit gains case
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Egyptian interior ministry to close routes from Sinai to mainland for 30 June
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Two weeks before 30 June rallies, reconciliation prospects dimmer than ever
As opposition parties and groups brace for 30 June anti-govt rallies – and with Egypt's Islamist camp mulling parallel counter-demonstrations – the spectre of renewed political violence looms disturbingly large
Protests in northern Egypt, Luxor against Morsi-appointed governors
Egypt economy growth rate hits 2.2% in 2012/13: Investment Minister
Economic growth rate remains unchanged at 2.2 percent in 2012/13, Egypt's newly-appointed investment minister announces on Tuesday
CBE urges Egypt banks to keep extra cash in run-up to 30 June rallies
In advance of upcoming 30 June anti-govt rallies, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) tells local banks to keep extra cash on hand to avoid possible currency shortages
Luxor coalition threatens strike if governor does not go
Governor Adel El-Khayat, who hails from group responsible for 1997 massacre of Luxor tourists, hopes to 'restore Luxor's touristic status'
Egypt stocks rise for second day after dramatic losses
Following previous weeks' market plunge, temporary rally fuelled by speculators taking advantage of low share prices
Shura MPs, foreign ministry spar over Egyptians detained in UAE
FJP MP lambasts foreign ministry's performance regarding Egyptians detained in UAE; foreign ministry spokesman blasts 'irresponsible' criticisms
Still hope for Egyptian culture prizes, insists under-fire minister
Despite fears the highest Egyptian honours will be forfeited and protests to oust Culture Minister Abdel-Aziz, he tells Ahram Online he will hold voting for $1 million in national awards
Rebel intensifies efforts amid 'crackdown' from Brotherhood
Following 'Rebel Week' initiative, Rebel campaign will announce results of signature drive spearheaded by Sabbahi's Egyptian Popular Current
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Two days in Taksim: Battle continues for Turkey's freedoms
As fierce fighting continues and PM Erdogan refuses to back down, what next for protesters forcibly evacuated.....
Politics
Egypt's newly appointed governors: A 'who's who'
In most recent governor reshuffle, President Morsi appoints 7 Brotherhood members, 6 from military and.....
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Support for Egypt Brotherhood and Morsi dwindling: ZRS
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According to Zogby Research Services (ZRS) poll, 94% of Egyptians express confidence in army, compared.....
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Opinion
On frustration, anger, hope and 30 June
Bassem Sabry
Whatever happens on 30 June – for good or ill – Egypt stands in dire need of a profound breakthrough, be it a leadership change through snap presidential elections or a new-found respect for national consensus
Big Brother or war criminal?
Amira Howeidy
While trumpeting freedoms, Washington has been officially spying on the world through the Internet. It’s a reminder of its hypocrisy, but also exposes ours
The 'carrot' of US aid to Egypt
Hicham Mourad
Despite concerns on democracy and human rights under Cairo's Muslim Brotherhood regime, the US, in renewing military aid on the quiet, has signalled that Egypt is too important to its interests to abandon
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Sports
Egypt coach Bradley says World Cup success 'very important' for troubled country
Egypt coach Bob Bradley underscores the significance of Egypt's successful run in the World Cup qualifiers
Zamalek's hardcore fans warn Egypt's authorities over crowd ban
Zamalek's hardcore football fans say they had given Egypt's football authorities a 48-hour ultimatum to lift the ongoing crowd ban
Algeria defender doesn't fear any opponent, 'even Egypt'
Madjid Bougherra says Algeria are ready to face any opponent, including bitter rivals Egypt, in the decisive phase of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers
Heritage
Excavation uncovers ancient Egyptian town in northern Egypt
Remains of an ancient Egyptian town, inhabited from around 2000BC until the Graeco-Roman era, have been discovered in Qalioubiya governorate
New committee aims to solve harassment at Egypt pyramids
A newly-established Plateau Committee is to oversee Giza tourist troubles
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Ancient Egyptian noble tombs of 'virgin site' looted
A nobles' tomb site, not yet fully excavated, has been looted in Aswan
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Salafist Nour calls for Brotherhood concessions ahead of 30 June protests
Egypt's largest Salafist party advises Muslim Brotherhood to take practical steps to ease tensions with opposition ahead of 30 June protests
Brotherhood party disavows El-Erian comments on UAE
Freedom and Justice Party leader says comments by Essam El-Erian MP on Egyptian political prisoners in United Arab Emirates do not represent official party position
Egypt Shura Council MPs tighten grip on foreign-funded civil society
Egypt's Islamist-led Shura Council on Monday preliminarily approves NGO draft law putting foreign-funded civil society organisations under strict supervision
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Egypt, Israel, Iran urged to sign nuclear test ban treaty
Egypt, Iran, and Israel must ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty if it is to come into force globally
'Standing man' inspires silent protests in Turkey
Protester stood silently for eight hours in Taksim Square as a way to stand up against police
Hamas calls on Hezbollah to pull fighters out of Syria
Once long-time allies, Hamas and Hezbollah differ on involvement in Syria with the former calling on the Lebanese Shiite movement to pull guerrillas out of the embattled country
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Business
Egypt's public-sector workforce rose 2% in 2012/13: CAPMAS
Number of employees in Egypt's government sector increased by 2 percent to 5.545 million in 2012/13 fiscal year, state-run statistics agency CAPMAS reported Tuesday
CBE urges Egypt banks to keep extra cash in run-up to 30 June rallies
In advance of upcoming 30 June anti-govt rallies, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) tells local banks to keep extra cash on hand to avoid possible currency shortages
Foreign investment in Arab states rises despite unrest
Foreign direct investment into Egypt rose from a negative $483 million to $2.8 billion to Egypt, and by 9.8 percent to Arab states, despite unrest
Arts & Culture
Alexandria theatre 'occupation' enters fourth day
Ahram Online visits sit-in at Beram El-Tonsy theatre in Alexandria as it enters fourth day; artists insist movement bigger than culture minister discontent
Inside Cairo's occupied culture ministry, life 'goes on' for employees
Ahram Online talks to culture ministry employees who are trying to get on with their work as normal, despite the ongoing occupation of part of the building by protesting artists
No plans to merge Egypt's premier orchestras: Cairo Opera House head
While admitting to serious budgetary problems, Cairo Opera House head Badr El-Zakaziky denies rumours that Egypt's Cairo Opera Orchestra and Cairo Symphony Orchestra would be merged into single entity