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My treatment by Egypt's legal system has been a travesty of justice - The Guardian Thu, 21 May 2015 18:00:09 GMT

The Guardian

My treatment by Egypt's legal system has been a travesty of justice The Guardian Then, on 1 February this year, Egypt's president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered me out of the country before the retrial could begin, and at the first hearing several weeks later, my colleagues Baher and Mohamed Fahmy and four others accused in our case ... Greste offers to testify to Egypt court via videoMuMbrella Greste still faces terrorism convictionSky News Australia all 10 news articles »

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Audio leaks 'show UAE and Egypt shipped arms to Haftar' - Aljazeera.com Fri, 22 May 2015 00:59:11 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Audio leaks 'show UAE and Egypt shipped arms to Haftar' Aljazeera.com More recorded telephone calls said to be from the Egypt president's office have been leaked which appear to show cooperation between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to transfer weaponry to Libya. The recordings, which were aired by a pro-Muslim ... New leak alleges plan for Egypt and UAE to arm Libya campaignMiddle East Eye all 3 news articles »

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ISIS affiliate in Egypt vows to attack judges over executions - Fox News Thu, 21 May 2015 14:07:44 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

ISIS affiliate in Egypt vows to attack judges over executions Fox News CAIRO – The leader of an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt has vowed to kill judges and security forces in retaliation for the execution of six suspected militants earlier this week. Abu Osama el-Masri, the leader of the group calling itself the Sinai ... Egypt's new justice minister called for hardline ShariaTelegraph.co.uk Egypt's judges new frontline in battle against militancyYnetnews Egypt president appoints new Justice MinisterJURIST Arab News -Philly.com -The Daily Star all 66 news articles »

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Under Egypt's Sissi, crackdown on human rights groups expands - Washington Post Thu, 21 May 2015 20:37:16 GMT

Under Egypt's Sissi, crackdown on human rights groups expands Washington Post CAIRO — A year ago, Mohamed Zarea ran a successful nonprofit group in a sprawling office in central Cairo, with 50 employees providing legal and medical aid to Egyptian prisoners. Now, Zarea and just three remaining staff members operate out of a ...

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Egypt: Terror in the Name of State Security - Huffington Post Thu, 21 May 2015 21:48:20 GMT

Reuters

Egypt: Terror in the Name of State Security Huffington Post As stunning and outrageous as the recent mass trial and death sentences handed down for Muhammad Morsi -- Egypt's first democratically elected president -- and dozens of leading members of his outlawed Freedom and Justice Party are, they come as no ... Egypt's Copts praise Sisi but await more tangible supportReuters Georgetown University Professor Sentenced to Death in EgyptGeorgetowner Egypt's Religious Freedom FarceThe National Interest Online all 59 news articles »

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In Egypt, Deplorable Death Sentences - New York Times Tue, 19 May 2015 14:21:14 GMT

New York Times

In Egypt, Deplorable Death Sentences New York Times But there is a more compelling reason to spare him. Egypt's relentless and sweeping crackdown on Islamists, under the baseless contention that they are inherently dangerous, is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy. Executing Mr. Morsi, who was sentenced ... Egypt death sentences worry US, UN, TurkeyReuters Egypt's Leader Reinvents Himself as Bulwark Against TerrorismWall Street Journal Ex-Egyptian leader Morsi sentenced to death for conspiring in jailbreakWashington Post TIME -Jerusalem Post Israel News all 1,837 news articles »

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Sinai militants call for attacks on Egypt's judges - Al-Arabiya Thu, 21 May 2015 04:52:11 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Sinai militants call for attacks on Egypt's judges Al-Arabiya The leader of Sinai Province, a militant group in Egypt with links to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), called on followers to attack judges in an audio statement posted on a prominent jihadist website on Wednesday. The statement appeared days ... Anti-Brotherhood Judge Named Justice Minister in EgyptABC News Islamic State's Egypt affiliate urges attacks on judges: recordingReuters Who Is Ahmed el-Zend? Egypt's New Justice Minister Supports Beheadings And ...International Business Times Middle East Eye -Foreign Affairs all 208 news articles »

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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets edge up as oil rises; Egypt resumes rally - Reuters Thu, 21 May 2015 13:40:42 GMT

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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets edge up as oil rises; Egypt resumes rally Reuters Egypt's bourse rallies again after profit-taking bout. * Developer SODIC surges on bullish outlook. By Olzhas Auyezov. DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Most major Gulf stock markets edged up on Thursday, supported by positive corporate news, while Egypt's ... MidEast Shares Rise, Boosted by Higher Crude Prices; Egypt Still Gaining on ...Nasdaq Gulf markets edge up as oil prices rise; Egypt resumes rallyGulf Times all 41 news articles »

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Emaar plans first post-Arab spring Egypt land buy after IPO - The Daily Star Thu, 21 May 2015 21:26:16 GMT

The Daily Star

Emaar plans first post-Arab spring Egypt land buy after IPO The Daily Star “Emaar, like a lot of real estate developers in Egypt, is running out of land inventory,” Habiba Hegab, lead real-estate analyst at Cairo-based investment bank Beltone Financial, said by phone. “Acquiring new land is important to maintain cash flow ... Dubai Developer Emaar to Float Stake in Its Egypt DivisionABC News Emaar plans to buy land in Egypt after Cairo IPOMEConstructionNews.com Emaar plans to float 13% Egypt unit on Cairo exchangeZawya (registration) all 113 news articles »

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Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait to Buy Piraeus Egypt for $150 Million - Bloomberg Thu, 21 May 2015 16:56:49 GMT

Bloomberg

Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait to Buy Piraeus Egypt for $150 Million Bloomberg Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait will pay about $150 million to acquire Piraeus Bank Egypt SAE, it said in a filing to the Kuwait Stock Exchange Thursday. The announcement signals the exit of Greece's second-biggest bank by assets from the Egyptian market 10 ... Kuwait's Al Ahli Bank buying Piraeus Bank Egypt for $150 mlnThe Edge Markets UPDATE 3-Kuwait's Al Ahli Bank buying Piraeus Bank Egypt for $150 mlnReuters Al Ahli Bank buying Piraeus Bank Egypt for $150mgulfnews.com ArabianBusiness.com all 26 news articles »