Leading the conversation about Egypt in the foreign press this morning: The Associated Press reports that a court has handed out jail terms to 296 people on terror charges. The majority (264) were given sentences ranging between three and 15 years, while 32 were sentenced to life after plotting to assassinate the president. Asharq Al Awsat also picked up the story.

Other headlines worth a moment of your time:

  • A road accident in Helwan: A multi-vehicle accident in Helwan yesterday resulted in 14 fatalities and 10 injuries, according to the AP.
  • Egypt’s self-appointed morality cop has a new target: Samir Sabry, the lawyer who has made a name for himself going after Egypt’s most high-profile sinners, is turning his attention to Egypt’s community of wealthy Syrians, The National reports.
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