Egypt's press reported a number of important issues such as Gamal Mubarak's investigations in front of the Illicit Gains Authority. Egyptian newspapers also highlighted Egyptian businessman, Naguib Sawiris, abandoned the injured victims of the January 25 Revolution after he pledged to treat them. Press also focused on the million-man demonstration scheduled for August 12. Youm7: The newspaper met with a number of injured victims of the Egyptian January 25 Revolution who said Naguib Sawiris' company didn't honor its commitment to treat 50 of the victims. Egypt's Court of Appeal refused to provide the defense of the former Minister of Interior, Habib al-Adly, with recordings of Egypt's intelligence about the case of killing peaceful demonstrators during the January 25 Revolution. There was an attempt to assassinate the head of Yemeni community in Cairo, who considered the attempt a response to his support for the revolution in Yemen. He revealed the attempt was executed by two Yemenis sent by the Yemeni regime. Egypt's Coptic Christians refused foreign interference in Egypt's internal affairs so they boycotted the visit of the U.S envoy for minorities' rights in Egypt. On the other hand, the leader of the Coptic Church in Egypt, Pope Shenouda III, met with the Egyptian Ambassador in Syria to discuss the situation in Syria. Al-Ahram: On the contrary of what other Egyptian newspapers announced today, Al-Ahram published a main article that next Friday's demonstrations on August 12 have been cancelled. Over 43 political parties and movements announced organizing Iftar for the demonstrators in Tahrir Square on Friday. In the same context, demonstrators in Alexandria dissolved their strike in Saad Zaghlool Square that started on July 8. The Egyptian political powers formed a committee to discuss the current issues with Egypt's Prime Minister Essam Sharaf and Egypt's ruling military council. The Ministry of Justice formed a committee, lead by the Minister of Justice, to draft a national strategy to counter the corruption and cleanse the institutions of the state. About the trials, the High Administrative Court decided to delay the appeal submitted by former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, the former Prime Minister, Ahmed Nazif, and former Minister of Interior, Habib al-Adly, against fining them 540 million EGP (U.S. $90.6 million) for cutting off communication and Internet services during the January 25 Revolution. About economic, the U.S. Debts Crisis affected Egypt's stock market, which lost about six billion EGP (U.S. $1 billon), while Asian markets were also strongly affected by the crisis. Al-Akhbar: The newspaper highlighted the testimonies of four police officers by CD including evidence of the case of killing of peaceful demonstrators during the January 25 Revolution. The officers said they sent 15 microbuses with thugs to assault the demonstrators in Tahrir Square. Evidence also revealed the former Minister of Interior, Habib al-Adly, asked Mubarak to allow the army to interfere to control the demonstrations but Mubarak demanded him to call Egypt's Ministry of Defense. In other news, Egyptian police attempted but failed to dissolve the strike in front of Maspiro Building organized by the residents of al-Salam. Al-Masry Al-Youm: The newspaper reported investigations conducted with Gamal Mubarak in front of the Illicit Gains Authority, in which Gamal said he bought three villas, two pieces of land and shares in a Cyprus Company. He added he convinced his brother, Alaa, to enter the field of investment. The newspaper also said the government failed to convince the Egyptian political groups to not demonstrate on August 12, ‘Friday for the love of Egypt.' The Muslim Brotherhood (MB) announced boycotting the demonstrations while the Islamic Group described it as the “Friday of Tom and Jerry” in mockery. The former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's lawyer, Fareed al-Deeb, said the German doctor who treated Mubarak received threats prevented him from resuming treatingMubarak. He added Mubarak's psychological state improved after being transferred to the International Medical Center. The newspaper also underlined the meeting, which gathered the Grand Imam, Ahmed al-Tayeb, and presidential candidate, Mohamed el-Baradei. El-Baradei expressed his refusal to what he called "the split demonstrations." Al-Shorouq: The defense committee of the martyrs' families will hold a press conference to announce the names of lawyers who will represent those families during the trial of the figures of the former regime. The Free Egyptians Party criticized the religious Fatwa aiming to prevent Egyptians from joining the party as an Egyptian businessman. Naguib Sawiris is the main supporter of the party. The Sudanese Minister of Irrigation, Kamal Ali, said Egypt will keep its share of Nile water. He added Sudan's experiences in this regard will enable it to end the current dispute over Nile water. He has an inclusive plan completely use for Sudan's share of the Nile water, expressing Sudan's readiness to support South Sudan. The newspaper discussed the violent events that took place in al-Minya between the Muslims and Christians, leaving 18 dead. It also presented the security measures taken by the security official to avoid any potential clashes. Al-Gomhorreya: The labors union crisis is the most prominent issue discussed in this newspaper. It highlighted the meeting held by the caretaker committee, which decided to investigate corruption issues and examine reports of the regulatory agencies. The union also issued a statement to express its protest against the decision of the government to dissolve the union. The newspaper published a report about residents' reactions to their new governors.
