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Obama Removes Weapons Freeze Against Egypt - New York Times Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:35:03 GMT

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Obama Removes Weapons Freeze Against Egypt New York Times WASHINGTON — Seeking to repair relations with a longtime ally at a time of spreading war in the Middle East, President Obama on Tuesday lifted an arms freeze against Egypt that he first imposed after the military overthrow of the country's ... US releases military aid to Egypt, cites national securityFox News Obama lifts freeze, ships arms to EgyptCNN Obama administration ends long hold on military aid to EgyptWashington Post Reuters -USA TODAY -Wall Street Journal all 386 news articles »

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Saudi Arabia's hostile relationship with Russia is leaving Egypt stuck in the ... - Washington Post (blog) Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:57:21 GMT

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Saudi Arabia's hostile relationship with Russia is leaving Egypt stuck in the ... Washington Post (blog) Egypt and Saudi Arabia are important allies; right now, they are partners in a joint Arab military intervention in Yemen, where Iran-backed Shiite rebels have toppled the government. And under the leadership of Sissi, Egypt has become increasingly ... Qatar Ambassador Returns to Egypt After Rift Over LibyaABC News Saudi Arabia, Egypt show discord over SyriaYahoo News all 98 news articles »

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Egypt Introducing New Visa Requirements - Voice of America Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:21:49 GMT

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Egypt Introducing New Visa Requirements Voice of America CAIRO—. Citing security concerns, Egypt's government is introducing tougher restrictions on foreign visitors, requiring independent travelers to obtain visas at embassies before traveling instead of paying for them on arrival. Industry experts predict ... Egypt court frees 68 activists in rare moveReuters Egypt lists top Brotherhood leader, 17 others as terroristsdefenceWeb all 17 news articles »

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Muslim groups attack Egyptian Copts over church honoring Christians killed by ... - Fox News Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:42:26 GMT

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Muslim groups attack Egyptian Copts over church honoring Christians killed by ... Fox News Until recently, such high-level permission was necessary to carry out even minor repairs on churches in Egypt, while similar permissions are not necessary for the building of mosques. But the Friday attacks on the Copts have driven a further wedge ... Christians Under Attack in Egypt Over Church Honoring Relatives Killed by ISISTown Hall all 6 news articles »

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Shocking Discovery: Egypt's 'Mona Lisa' May Be a Fake - Live Science Tue, 31 Mar 2015 04:13:17 GMT

Shocking Discovery: Egypt's 'Mona Lisa' May Be a Fake Live Science An ancient Egyptian masterpiece, hailed by some scholars as the "Mona Lisa" of Egyptian painting, is in fact a fake created in the 19th century, a researcher says. But the painting may conceal an authentic Pyramid Age piece underneath. The "Meidum ...

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Witnesses, Who Say Police Killed Activist, Are to Be Charged in Egypt - New York Times Tue, 31 Mar 2015 01:21:25 GMT

Witnesses, Who Say Police Killed Activist, Are to Be Charged in Egypt New York Times CAIRO — Egyptian prosecutors are bringing criminal charges against witnesses who said they saw the police kill an unarmed poet and activist during a demonstration, a lawyer who has seen the charges said on Monday. The witnesses voluntarily told the ... and more »

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Report: Egypt, Nigeria Led World in Death Sentences in 2014 - ABC News Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:16:49 GMT

Report: Egypt, Nigeria Led World in Death Sentences in 2014 ABC News Egypt and Nigeria accounted for well over 1,000 of the death sentences announced last year, more than a third of the world's total, Amnesty International says in its latest annual report on the death penalty. The London-based human rights group ... and more »

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Egypt's 'meaningless' rule of law - Washington Post Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:57:38 GMT

Egypt's 'meaningless' rule of law Washington Post 24, a young Egyptian poet and political activist joined other members of the secular Socialist Alliance Party in peacefully attempting to lay flowers in Cairo's Tahrir Square in memory of those killed in the 2011 revolution. According to witnesses and ... Why Is Egypt Prosecuting Human Rights Defenders?Huffington Post all 2 news articles »

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Egypt eyes halting Iran expansion through Yemen war: analysts - Al-Arabiya Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:02:48 GMT

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Egypt eyes halting Iran expansion through Yemen war: analysts Al-Arabiya Egyptian authorities may view the country's participation in the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis in Yemen as a means of putting a check of Iranian expansion in the region, particularly by securing the strategic Suez Canal, as well as ... How Yemen was once Egypt's VietnamWashington Post (blog) Egypt Ready to Send Ground Troops to YemenNewsweek Egypt's president backs united Arab force to tackle regional security threatsThe Guardian www.worldbulletin.net -Business Insider -New York Times all 14,495 news articles »

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Egypt warily signs preliminary Nile agreement - Al-Monitor Tue, 31 Mar 2015 21:19:56 GMT

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Egypt warily signs preliminary Nile agreement Al-Monitor CAIRO — Since the presidents of the Eastern Nile countries of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia signed the Declaration of Principles of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on March 23, relative official and public acceptance have prevailed in Egypt. After a ... Egypt seeks new era with Ethiopia: Al-SisiDaily News Egypt Will Egypt still get its fair share of Nile water?Al-Arabiya A new setback for EgyptMiddle East Monitor (blog) Christian Science Monitor -StarAfrica.com all 62 news articles »