Egypt Independent | Libya Transferring $2 Billion to Egypt's Bank New York Times The timing suggested a possible quid pro quo, coming five days after Egypt complied with a months-old Libyan request to round up for possible extradition at least three prominent loyalists of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi's who had been living openly in Cairo. Report: Libya to give Egypt US$2 bn Egypt Confiscates Shipments of Military Uniforms Egypt agrees to extradite detained ex-Libyan officials |
Egyptians praying for soccer salvation CNN International (CNN) -- A few thousand Egyptian fans will watch their national soccer team continue its bid to end a long World Cup wait on Tuesday, but coach Bob Bradley says that a population of 85 million are praying for victory. His "Pharaohs" will take on ... |
Ahram Online | Mursi warning stirs fears in Egypt opposition Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi threatened on Sunday to take unspecified steps to "protect this nation" after violent demonstrations against his Muslim Brotherhood, using vague but severe language that the opposition said heralded a ... Egypt's Islamists block access to Media Production City Morsi Issues Vague Warning After Violence Rocks Cairo Egypt's Salafist Front accuses opposition leaders of inciting violence |
Middle East Online | Egypt's Islamist president warns he may be about to take measures to protect ... Fox News CAIRO – Egypt's president warns he may be about to take measures he did not specify to "protect this nation." Mohammed Morsi's warning came in a series of tweets posted on Sunday, two days after violent clashes between supporters of his Muslim ... Brotherhood monopoly of power in Egypt: Rivals seek to settle scores on streets Egypt: Dozens Injured in Protests Dozens injured as clashes erupt in Egypt |
The Guardian | Egypt's Islamist rulers get tough on alcohol The Guardian In the fridges opposite the till, there are crates of local lagers: Sakara, Meister, Rex – and Stella, an award-winning Egyptian lager unconnected to its Belgian namesake. "That's my favourite," said Ramez, who has been an off-licence owner for 22 years. |
Yahoo! News (blog) | Standard Chartered would consider Egypt buy, plans Iraq push Yahoo! News (blog) By Mirna Sleiman. DUBAI (Reuters) - Standard Chartered would consider acquiring a bank in Egypt to ride an expected boom in one of the Middle East's largest economies, the firm's regional head said. The bank also plans to expand operations in Iraq this ... |
Ahram Online | MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi real estate sector rises; Egypt's OCI up Reuters DUBAI, March 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's real estate share index rose to a 10-month high on bets the sector will benefit from a new mortgage law being introduced, and Egypt's heavyweight Orascom Construction Industries helped lift Cairo's bourse. Egypt stocks rise slightly on OCI tax settlement Egypt nears Orascom deal on tax dispute Egypt's top construction firm to pay $1 billion in tax evasion dispute |
Haaretz | Israeli kidnapped in Egypt's Sinai contacts family, says is in good condition Haaretz Egyptian security forces are continuing to conduct negotiations with the kidnapers of two tourists in the Sinai Peninsula, Israeli Amir Hassan from Nazareth and his Norwegian girlfriend Ilgi Phillips. The two, reports coming from Egypt say, were ... Family of Israeli held in Egypt remain optimistic Egypt Officials Negotiating to Free 2 Tourists Tourists kidnapped near Egypt beach resorts |
Egypt Independent | Egypt and Ethiopia Heading Toward a War Over Water Al-Monitor In the coming years, Egypt and Ethiopia may be forced to fight a “water war” because Ethiopia's ambitions contradict Egypt's historical and legal rights in the Nile waters. Ethiopia can only be deterred by the regional and international balance of ... South Sudan to join Entebbe Agreement |
Ahram Online | Egypt judge halts investigations into film icon's 2001 'suicide' Ahram Online The investigations had been based on a formal legal complaint lodged by the star's sister, Janja Abdelmoneim Hafez, who alleged that top Egyptian government officials had been behind Hosni's death. Following investigations that lasted more than one ... |