Indepth Africa | The Nile, Egypt's lifeline in the desert, comes under threat Los Angeles Times As poor African capitals increasingly challenge Cairo, however, the struggle has become one of the most pressing foreign policy tests for Egypt's new president, Mohamed Morsi. African countries at the river's source, notably Ethiopia, no longer feel ... Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan agree to resume Eastern Nil ... |
ABC News | Egypt's Muslim Sisters rise with conservative vision Salt Lake Tribune Cairo • The rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power in Egypt has brought with it a new group of female politicians who say they are determined to bring more women into leadership roles — and at the same time want to consecrate a deeply conservative ... A Vague Role for Religion in Egyptian Draft Constitution A conversation with OIC secretary general about Egypt and Islam Not a question of morality |
Al-Arabiya | Train collision in Egypt kills 4 south of Cairo Washington Post CAIRO — Two trains traveling south of the Egyptian capital collided on Saturday, killing at least four people, officials said. An error from the switch operator is believed to have caused the accident, security officials said. The two trains, one ... Egypt officials: 5 killed in train collision Egypt train collision kills at least 5: security source 4 killed, 30 injured in train accident in Egypt |
AFP | Egypt's ultraconservative Muslims rally demanding bigger role for Islamic law ... Fox News CAIRO – Over 10,000 ultraconservative Muslims demonstrated Friday in downtown Cairo to demand that Egypt's new constitution be based on the rulings of Islamic law, or Shariah, in the latest tussle over the role of religion in the country's future. The ... Egypt protesters call for Islamic rule Egyptian teacher sentenced in headscarf case Egypt's constitution makers may struggle to meet deadline |
Philadelphia Inquirer | Egypt's conservative Muslims rally, demanding sharia Philadelphia Inquirer Dressed in the long traditional shirt-like gelabiya, some accompanied by wives shrouded in black except for their eyes, these men were demanding that Egypt's new constitution be based on the rulings of Islamic law, or sharia, including the criminal ... Thousands of Islamists protest for Shar'ia in Egypt Egypt's Hard-Line Islamists Seek to Sway Constitution Salafis call for Islamic law in Egypt protest |
Al-Monitor | Egypt arrests militant wanted in connection with deadly attack in Sinai Peninsula Washington Post EL-ARISH, Egypt — Egyptian security forces on Thursday arrested a militant wanted in connection with a deadly attack earlier this year on police and military officers in the restive Sinai Peninsula, officials said. Ahmed Allam el-Hefny was detained in ... Spokesman - Reports Show Security Improvement in Sinai Egypt to Destroy Gaza Tunnels Egypt Increases Security in Sinai After Attacks, MENA Says |
Fars News Agency | Hamas Leader: Egypt Not to Support Gaza Siege Again Fars News Agency "Egypt will never have a hand in the siege of Gaza again and its support for an aggression against Gaza will be impossible as well," al-Youm al-Sabe news website quoted Haniyeh as saying. He said several Egyptian delegations have recently visited his ... |
RT | Egypt prosecutor tells government to block online porn Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt must block pornographic websites, its public prosecutor ordered on Wednesday, a move likely to be popular with resurgent religious conservatives, but eyed with suspicion by liberals who fear increasing censorship. Prosecutor ... Egypt bans online porn, causing split in society Rating the X-rated: The cost of Egypt's 'ethical' porn ban Egypt Prosecutor Orders Ban on Online Pornography |
Al-Monitor | Sexual Harassment in Egypt: Are Women People Too? Al-Monitor I know a young woman in her twenties who dresses modestly, with her head scarf always firmly planted around her hair and neck. She was walking in the streets in broad daylight when a young man began to harass her viciously. She attempted to ward him ... The Persistent Battle on Rampant Sexual Harassment in Egypt |
Ahram Online | FM Discusses Preparations of Erdogan's Visit AllAfrica.com At a joint press conference on Friday 09/11/2012 with his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu in Ankara, Minister Amr said Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan would visit Egypt on November 17 at the head of a high level delegation. Minister Amr ... Turkey PM Erdogan announces Egypt visit Egypt and Turkey tourism to see common promotions: Minister |