BBC News | Egypt ex-President Morsi charged over Qatar files leak BBC News Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is being charged with handing over national security documents to Qatar, the state prosecutor says. Relations between Egypt and Qatar have been strained since the military ousted Mr Morsi in July 2013 after ... Egypt Charges Ex-president Mursi with Selling State Secrets to Qatar Egypt charges Mohamed Morsi over alleged Qatar leaks Egypt levies additional espionage charges against ex-President Morsi |
ABC News | Egypt President Asks for Patience Over Power Cuts ABC News In a nationally televised speech on Saturday, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi asked the public to be patient and grasp the extent of the challenges facing the country following a massive power outage that struck the capital and other cities. Egypt's power outages continue to intensify Egypt's president: power to the people? Egypt president says no magic bullet for power problems after major blackout |
The Times of Israel | Egypt Prosecutor Orders 7 Held for Homosexuality ABC News Egypt's top prosecutor ordered Saturday seven men detained and physically examined over accusations of "debauchery," a charge often leveled at gays, after a video emerged of a same-sex wedding party, the state news agency reported. A statement from ... 7 arrested in Egypt for homosexuality |
Newsweek | Islamic State Extends Its Influence Into Egypt, Advising Militant Groups Newsweek Islamic State, fighting to redraw the map of the Middle East, has been coaching Egypt's most dangerous militant group, complicating efforts to stabilize the biggest Arab nation. Confirmation that Islamic Sate, currently the most successful of the ... ISIL guides Egyptian militants, expanding its influence Islamic State guides Egypt militants IS expands influence to Egypt |
JURIST | Egypt authorities accused of torturing, sexually abusing teenage protesters JURIST [JURIST] Geneva-based pan-Arab rights group Alkarama [advocacy website] claimed in an open statement [text] to the UN published Friday that Egyptian authorities have been complicit in the torture and sexual abuse of 52 teenage detainees. The rights ... Egypt accused of torturing teenage prisoners Egypt authorities accused of complicity in torture of teenagers |
Telegraph.co.uk | Is it safe to return to Egypt? Telegraph.co.uk The magic of Egypt is still there. The palm trees swaying in a warm breeze as the Nile snakes through its green, desert-surrounded valley, the sun setting on the Temple of Karnak, the Red Sea and its bright shoals of fish: all have the same appeal as ever. |
The Guardian | Egyptian belly-dancing show shelved after religious backlash The Guardian Egypt's Dar el-Ifta, a wing of the justice ministry that issues non-binding religious edicts, said al-Raqisa would destroy the moral structure of the country. Shortly after, producers of the show – hosted by Egypt's pre-eminent belly-dancing star, Dina ... Ditch belly-dance show: Egypt's religious body Egypt religious body: Suspend belly dancing show |
Ahram Online | Egypt and Ethiopia Push to Fix Soured Ties Over Nile Dispute AllAfrica.com Addis Ababa — Egypt's foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, met on Thursday with his Ethiopian counterpart, Tedros Adhanom, in Addis Ababa where the two sides discussed issues related to a controversial Ethiopian dam project being constructed along the ... Ethiopia has understanding for Egypt's interests: Egypt FM from Addis Ababa Egypt Says Ethiopia On Board Over River Nile Dam Fears |
Hours-long power outage in Egypt strands commuters, disrupts capital Los Angeles Times An hours-long power outage in the Egyptian capital and elsewhere in the country on Thursday stranded commuters, disrupted TV broadcasts and trapped a small but unlucky cohort in elevators as daytime temperatures topped 100 degrees. Compounding the ... |
King Fut | AFCON 2015 – Egypt vs Senegal Live Commentary King Fut The game will also serve as Egypt coach Shawky Gharib's official debut, after taking the position just over nine months ago. In the four friendlies played since Gharib's appointment, Egypt have won twice, drawn once, and lost once to 2014 World Cup ... Egypt's shortage of quality raises alarm bells in Nations Cup qualifiers AFCON Group G: Egypt humbled by Senegal Senegal defeat Egypt |