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<description>Egypt’s Freedom and Justice party, allied to President Mohamed Morsi, said Washington should not interfere over prosecution of Bassem Youssef</description>
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<description>As Cairo struggles to cut energy subsidies and tackle black-market traders, fuel shortages raise questions about its ability to boost the economy</description>
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<description>Gulf states’ interests might be better served by finding common ground on an Egypt policy even though such co-operation is difficult</description>
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<description>Popular television comic is released on bail after a day in court in which prosecutors presented evidence that he insulted the head of state and defamed Islam</description>
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<description>Defamation allegation underscores cultural clash between conservative Islamists who dominate government and liberal secular activists who spearheaded the revolution</description>
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<description>The ruling appears to be the latest move in an ongoing power struggle between a judiciary rooted in the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak and Mr Morsi</description>
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<description>Minister demands exporters give more favourable terms for key food source as country’s wheat stocks and foreign currency reserves run low</description>
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<description>Moves to help cash-strapped nation and speed up visas come as Cairo agrees to begin extradition proceedings against three Gaddafi loyalists</description>
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<description>At stake is not just government’s credibility but also social peace in a country where heavily subsidised bread is mainstay of national diet</description>
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