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Egypt court bans Jewish festival for 'moral offences' - BBC News Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:58:20 GMT

BBC News

Egypt court bans Jewish festival for 'moral offences' BBC News A court in Egypt has banned an annual Jewish festival held in honour of a 19th Century Moroccan rabbi. The Alexandria Administrative Court said its decision was due to "moral offences" committed in previous years. Locals had reportedly complained about ... Egypt Court Bans Festival Honoring Revered Moroccan RabbiABC News all 132 news articles »

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Fate Of Al-Jazeera English Journalists Jailed In Egypt Still Uncertain - Huffington Post Tue, 30 Dec 2014 01:58:18 GMT

The Guardian

Fate Of Al-Jazeera English Journalists Jailed In Egypt Still Uncertain Huffington Post SARAH EL DEEB, Associated Press. CAIRO (AP) — For a year, three Al-Jazeera English journalists have been locked up in Egypt on terrorism-related charges widely viewed as trumped up for political reasons. Now, a possible thaw in tensions between ... Protests outside Egyptian embassy in London against imprisonment of journalistsThe Guardian Al Jazeera staff held for one year in EgyptAl Jazeera America Al Jazeera surrenders to the dictates of Saudi Arabia and EgyptHaaretz all 355 news articles »

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ISIS Is Getting More Organized—and Lethal—in Egypt - Vocativ Mon, 29 Dec 2014 16:47:05 GMT

ISIS Is Getting More Organized—and Lethal—in Egypt Vocativ More recently, militants has been trying to expand that base by gaining a foothold in places like Gaza, Yemen and Egypt. ISIS has been operating loosely in Egypt's northern Sinai Peninsula, for the past six months, launching attacks here and there. But ... and more »

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Hopes dim Egypt to release Australian Al Jazeera journalist soon - Reuters Mon, 29 Dec 2014 03:15:27 GMT

Reuters

Hopes dim Egypt to release Australian Al Jazeera journalist soon Reuters The Al Jazeera reporter is serving seven years for crimes that include spreading lies to help a "terrorist organization" - an allusion to the Muslim Brotherhood group which is banned in Egypt. Bishop last week raised the possibility Greste could be ...

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Israel hopeful Qatar-Egypt thaw will restrain Hamas - Haaretz Mon, 29 Dec 2014 18:11:40 GMT

Haaretz

Israel hopeful Qatar-Egypt thaw will restrain Hamas Haaretz Saudi Arabia is behind the latest reconciliation moves between Qatar and the generals' regime in Egypt. The Israeli political and security establishment ascribe great importance to the rapprochement between these two moderate Sunni states, and believe ... Hamas Denies Qatar Cut its Funding Over EgyptArutz Sheva all 43 news articles »

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Egypt: Biblical epic 'Exodus' banned over errors - SFGate Tue, 30 Dec 2014 00:09:50 GMT

New York Times

Egypt: Biblical epic 'Exodus' banned over errors SFGate CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Sunday said it banned Ridley Scott's biblical epic "Exodus: Gods & Kings" because the Hollywood blockbuster distorts Egypt's history and presents a "racist" image of Jews. The Culture Ministry explained its decision for the first ... Egypt Reported to Ban Latest US 'Exodus' FilmNew York Times Egypt bans Ridley Scott's 'Exodus' over 'Zionist view of history'Washington Times Egypt: 'Exodus' banned for 'racist' portrayal of JewsThe Times of Israel New Pittsburgh Courier -Haaretz all 683 news articles »

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Can Shale Survive In Egypt? - Forbes Mon, 29 Dec 2014 13:04:55 GMT

Can Shale Survive In Egypt? Forbes Alongside Apache and Shell Egypt, Cairo will pursue the country's first shale extraction project, complete with $30 to $40 million in investments in hopes of reviving the country's ailing oil and gas sector as domestic demand continues to grow ...

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France loans Egypt €7.15m to develop Taba International Airport - Daily News Egypt Mon, 29 Dec 2014 17:05:04 GMT

France loans Egypt €7.15m to develop Taba International Airport Daily News Egypt Minister of International Cooperation Naglaa Al-Ahwany signed Sunday a €7.15m agreement with the French Ambassador to Egypt Andre Baran to fund replacing navigation systems at Taba International Airport. The signing of the agreement was attended by ... and more »

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A Year Later, Al Jazeera Journalists Still Imprisoned In Egypt - NPR Mon, 29 Dec 2014 21:29:42 GMT

A Year Later, Al Jazeera Journalists Still Imprisoned In Egypt NPR A Year Later, Al Jazeera Journalists Still Imprisoned In Egypt. December 29, 2014 4:28 PM ET. Listen to the Story. All Things Considered. 3 min 55 sec. Playlist; Download. Lourdes Garcia-Navarro speaks with Marwa Omara, fiancé of imprisoned Al Jazeera ...

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U.S. calls for release of imprisoned American in Egypt remain unanswered - Al Jazeera America Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:40:26 GMT

U.S. calls for release of imprisoned American in Egypt remain unanswered Al Jazeera America After suffering from three strokes, two comas, and undergoing makeshift surgery from a prison floor, a jailed U.S. citizen in Egypt may finally have his chance at freedom. That is, of course, if the Egyptian government honors requests from the United ...