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Attacks in Egypt Kill 5 Ahead of Presidential Vote - ABC News Fri, 02 May 2014 21:29:53 GMT

KPRC Houston

Attacks in Egypt Kill 5 Ahead of Presidential Vote ABC News Suicide bombings in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula hit a police checkpoint and a passenger bus, and two Cairo bombings including one targeted police in new violence that killed at least five people Friday, a day before the start of campaigning in the country ... Bombs, protests hit Egypt in run-up to presidential electionReuters Deadly Attacks Heighten Tension in EgyptNew York Times Egypt's Sinai hit by double suicide bombingAljazeera.com KPRC Houston all 329 news articles »

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Egypt TV channel owner scolds presenter on air - Al-Arabiya Sat, 03 May 2014 02:52:13 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Egypt TV channel owner scolds presenter on air Al-Arabiya Al-Duwaik, who hosts “Live from Egypt” on the Faraeen TV channel, took an on air call from the owner of the channel, Tawfiq Okasha. He scolded his employee about the content of a previous on air interview and told her to “go and learn” before ordering ... and more »

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A Voice of Dissent in Egypt Is Muffled, but Not Silent - New York Times Fri, 02 May 2014 23:13:03 GMT

Voice of America

A Voice of Dissent in Egypt Is Muffled, but Not Silent New York Times A leader of Egyptian political satire, Mr. Fadl has inspired a generation to voice its dissent more vividly than Egyptians had dared during Mr. Mubarak's rule. But the irreverent style that made him a household name has now run afoul of the ... Why the United States shouldn't support Egypt's ruling generalsWashington Post Mass death sentences may not be carried out, but horrify all the sameThe Economist Political executions in EgyptToronto Star Aljazeera.com -Voice of America -National Geographic all 61 news articles »

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US is abetting chaos in Egypt - Washington Post Thu, 01 May 2014 01:33:25 GMT

US is abetting chaos in Egypt Washington Post FOR MONTHS, the Obama administration has been pleading with Egypt's military government to take minimal steps to justify the full resumption of U.S. aid, including the release of imprisoned foreign journalists and secular pro-democracy activists. US worries its aid to Egypt may be misdirectedLos Angeles Times all 2 news articles »

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Princes and Princesses Among 50 Egyptian Mummies Unearthed - National Geographic Thu, 01 May 2014 19:46:16 GMT

National Geographic

Princes and Princesses Among 50 Egyptian Mummies Unearthed National Geographic Offering hopes for tracing the family secrets of the ancient pharaohs, more than 50 royal mummies have emerged in Egypt's Valley of the Kings from a tomb long sealed by rubble and little suspected of harboring royalty. (Related: "Valley of the ... King Tut replica tomb opens to public in EgyptCNN Exact replica of Tutankhamun's tomb unveiled in EgyptThe Guardian Replica King Tut Tomb Unveiled in EgyptLiveScience.com Washington Post all 88 news articles »

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Looming Energy Crisis Again Confronts Egypt's Leaders - New York Times Fri, 02 May 2014 07:00:10 GMT

Looming Energy Crisis Again Confronts Egypt's Leaders New York Times CAIRO — A growing energy shortage that helped inflame the protests against President Mohamed Morsi before his ouster last year is returning to vex Egypt's new military-led government. Festering complaints by international energy companies that Egypt ...

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Sen. Leahy blocks US aid to Egypt to protest nation's 'appalling abuse of ... - Washington Post Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:52:07 GMT

Washington Post

Sen. Leahy blocks US aid to Egypt to protest nation's 'appalling abuse of ... Washington Post The Obama administration's plan to keep military aid flowing to Egypt ran into significant opposition Tuesday as a key senator blocked the next batch of shipments and other lawmakers criticized the White House for not responding more forcefully to the ... Senate subcommittee chairman blocks $650 million in aid for EgyptLos Angeles Times Senate panel chairman blocks $650M in military aid for EgyptStars and Stripes US Lawmaker Vows to Block US Military Aid to EgyptVoice of America DefenseNews.com all 59 news articles »

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4th attack in Egypt near a subway station kills 1 - WRAL.com Fri, 02 May 2014 21:49:07 GMT

4th attack in Egypt near a subway station kills 1 WRAL.com CAIRO — Suicide bombings in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula hit a police checkpoint and a passenger bus, and two Cairo bombings including one targeted police in new violence that killed at least five people Friday, a day before the start of campaigning in the ...

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Egypt warns against travel to Saudi Arabia due to MERS virus - Reuters Fri, 02 May 2014 13:16:22 GMT

SFGate

Egypt warns against travel to Saudi Arabia due to MERS virus Reuters The first case of the disease in Egypt was reported on Saturday - a 27-year-old man who lives in Saudi Arabia but returned ill to Egypt last week after having been in contact with an uncle in the kingdom who died of MERS. International concern about ... No MERS infections in Egypt: Minister of HealthAhram Online Egypt Reports First Case Of MERS CoV InfectionRTT News all 523 news articles »

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Islamist group condemns Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood death sentences - Reuters Thu, 01 May 2014 11:20:21 GMT

NPR (blog)

Islamist group condemns Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood death sentences Reuters The comments by the preacher linked to the Brotherhood could hamper efforts to end a diplomatic row that grew out of differences over Gulf security and policy over the 2013 overthrow of Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Mursi. Qaradawi's previous ... Islamist group condemns Egypt's death sentencesThe Daily Star A death sentence for 683 reveals the deeper crisis in Egypt's transitionThe Globe and Mail Egypt's Relations With US: 'It's Like A Marriage. It's Not A Fling'NPR (blog) Democracy Now -Foreign Policy (blog) -Christian Science Monitor all 689 news articles »