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Egypt Tax Delay Means Rich Pay Less to Cut Deficit: IMF - Bloomberg Sun, 24 May 2015 09:22:08 GMT

Bloomberg

Egypt Tax Delay Means Rich Pay Less to Cut Deficit: IMF Bloomberg The International Monetary Fund criticized Egypt's decision to delay imposing capital gains tax on stocks because it means that the cost of shoring up public finances will be borne by “people who are less able to afford it.” “We are disappointed that ... IMF disappointed with Egypt's postponement of capital gain tax: BloombergAhram Online all 4 news articles »

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Egypt's Sisi is fueling discontent - The Seattle Times Sat, 23 May 2015 23:05:10 GMT

Times of Malta

Egypt's Sisi is fueling discontent The Seattle Times If you were looking for an Egyptian who could help his country fulfill the lost promise of the Arab Spring — some day — you couldn't do better than Emad Shahin, an internationally renowned and liberal scholar who studies political Islam. So why was ... Egypt Court Acquits 17 in Protest That Saw Mother Shot DeadABC News Appalling death sentences in EgyptTimes of Malta Sudan's Islamists protest Egypt's death sentencesThe Daily Star Reuters all 357 news articles »

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MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets dip, tracking oil; Egypt extends gains - Reuters Sun, 24 May 2015 13:48:22 GMT

Al-Arabiya

MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets dip, tracking oil; Egypt extends gains Reuters Egypt's index forms double bottom, pointing to further gains. By Olzhas Auyezov. DUBAI, May 24 (Reuters) - Most Gulf stock markets slipped on Sunday after oil prices fell, while Egyptian equities extended gains following the delay of an unpopular ... Dubai's Arabtec shares drop after Egypt project speculationAl-Arabiya Arabtec shares sink on report of Egypt housing project cancellationThe National Arabtec scrip bogged down by fresh speculationgulfnews.com all 39 news articles »

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Deadly car bomb hits northern Egyptian city - Al-Arabiya Sun, 24 May 2015 05:30:36 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Deadly car bomb hits northern Egyptian city Al-Arabiya A car bomb exploded in Egypt's northern governorate Al Sharqiyah early Sunday killing one and wounding several others, Al Arabiya News Channel correspondent reported. The bomb, which exploded late yesterday, was planted by unknown militants under ... One killed, eight injured in a bomb attack in EgyptBusiness Standard all 4 news articles »

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Egypt to open crossing with Gaza for two days - Al-Arabiya Sun, 24 May 2015 20:30:19 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Egypt to open crossing with Gaza for two days Al-Arabiya Israel and Egypt imposed the blockade on Gaza after Hamas violently seized the territory from forces loyal to the Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel says the blockade is necessary to prevent Hamas from getting weapons and ... Egypt to reopen Rafah border crossing with Gaza for two daysAl-Bawaba Egypt reopens Gaza crossing for first time in monthsAhram Online Egypt to Re-Open Rafah Crossing on Tuesday and WednesdayWAFA - Palestine News Agency www.worldbulletin.net -Middle East Monitor all 69 news articles »

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Could Egypt's empty animal mummies reveal an ancient scam? - CNN Fri, 22 May 2015 11:13:16 GMT

CNN

Could Egypt's empty animal mummies reveal an ancient scam? CNN (CNN) Tens of centuries ago, animals were increasingly seen as sacred representation of gods in ancient Egypt. Pilgrims would often pay for the mummification of an animal, in return for divine favor or revelation. And so a lucrative industry began ... and more »

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What happens when an Egyptian walks around Cairo dressed as a Jew? - Jerusalem Post Israel News Sat, 23 May 2015 07:17:57 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

What happens when an Egyptian walks around Cairo dressed as a Jew? Jerusalem Post Israel News In one scene of the video, the journalist shows an Egyptian a note with Hebrew writing on it. When asked if he is an Israeli journalist, he responds in the affirmative, prompting the Egyptian to hurriedly walk away without responding to his request for ... and more »

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Egypt's Sisi Is Getting Pretty Good … at Being a Dictator - Foreign Policy (blog) Fri, 22 May 2015 17:42:33 GMT

Foreign Policy (blog)

Egypt's Sisi Is Getting Pretty Good … at Being a Dictator Foreign Policy (blog) The outrageous death sentences in Egypt over the weekend, and the muted reaction from Western governments, suggest that President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has cemented a ruling coalition that will propel him out of a transitional phase into a long-term ... Audio leaks 'show UAE and Egypt shipped arms to Haftar'Aljazeera.com New leak alleges plan for Egypt and UAE to arm Libya campaignMiddle East Eye all 7 news articles »

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Egypt jails policeman for sexual assault on mentally ill girl - Al-Arabiya Sun, 24 May 2015 18:46:25 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Egypt jails policeman for sexual assault on mentally ill girl Al-Arabiya Morsi, Egypt's first freely elected leader, was ousted in July 2013 by then army chief and now President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi after mass protests against his one year rule. On Tuesday, the Paris-based International Federation of Human Rights said that ... Egypt policeman sentenced to life for raping mentally ill minorAhram Online Egypt's Mohammed Morsi and the hypocrisy of US foreign policyThe Denver Post (blog) Egyptian cop jailed for sexually assaulting mentally ill girlPress TV all 12 news articles »

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Dangerous Heat to Return to Egypt, Middle East - AccuWeather.com Sun, 24 May 2015 16:01:53 GMT

Dangerous Heat to Return to Egypt, Middle East AccuWeather.com High temperatures will build through the first half of the week across Egypt, reaching a peak on Wednesday with highs climbing into the middle 40s C (110s F). In Cairo the high on Wednesday is expected to reach 43 C (110 F). This would be the hottest ...