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Suez Canal expansion could mean economic, political gain for Egypt's leader - USA TODAY Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:50:00 GMT

USA TODAY

Suez Canal expansion could mean economic, political gain for Egypt's leader USA TODAY CAIRO — When construction of the Suez Canal began more than 150 years ago, it took a decade to complete the vital passageway that connects the Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea. The expanded waterway that opens Thursday was completed in only one ... Egypt Shows Off $8 Billion Suez Canal 'Gift' World May Not NeedBloomberg Egypt's Suez Canal Achievement Shows Economic Progress - But What About Security?Forbes Egypt pins hopes on upgraded Suez CanaleNCA The National -Yahoo News -Ahram Online all 264 news articles »

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In Egypt, disaffected youth increasingly drawn to extremism - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 04 Aug 2015 13:02:41 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

In Egypt, disaffected youth increasingly drawn to extremism U.S. News & World Report In this Tuesday, June 30, 2015 photo, a young protester affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood waves a flare while leading chants on the second anniversary of the ouster of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi as they protest in the Matariya neighborhood ... and more »

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Closets Full of Dreams: Inside Egypt's Sexual-Harassment Crisis - TIME Tue, 04 Aug 2015 04:01:00 GMT

TIME

Closets Full of Dreams: Inside Egypt's Sexual-Harassment Crisis TIME To be a woman in Egypt is to live with the crushing inevitability of sexual harassment. The magnitude of the problem is epidemic, with 99.3% of Egyptian women having been sexually harassed, according to a 2013 U.N. Women report. It's a society in which ...

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Militants in Egypt shell house in Sinai, killing family of 5 - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:52:28 GMT

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Militants in Egypt shell house in Sinai, killing family of 5 U.S. News & World Report CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — Militants in Egypt's restive northern Sinai shelled a house near a security checkpoint early on Tuesday, killing an entire family of five members inside it and wounding nine of their neighbors, Egyptian security officials said. The ... Militant shelling kills family of five in Egypt's Sinai PeninsulaUPI.com Militants in Egypt's northern Sinai shell house, killing an entire family of 5 ...Minneapolis Star Tribune all 96 news articles »

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Egypt: New foundations - Financial Times Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:25:00 GMT

Financial Times

Egypt: New foundations Financial Times For more than 20 years, Sayed Shaalan, a small-business owner, and his neighbours, have been prevented by a government decree from repairing their crumbling homes in the Maspero Triangle area of downtown Cairo. Occupying a prime location of around ...

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Peter Greste: Julie Bishop warned Egypt of 'ramifications' over prosecuting ... - ABC Online Tue, 04 Aug 2015 04:47:23 GMT

ABC Online

Peter Greste: Julie Bishop warned Egypt of 'ramifications' over prosecuting ... ABC Online Ms Bishop said: "I spoke to [Egyptian] foreign minister [Sameh] Shoukry on July 16 and set out quite plainly Australia's position, that we wanted you to be able to clear your name, that we would not accept the verdict as being evidence of your guilt ... Australian foreign minister warns Egypt of 'ramifications' of trying Al ...Ahram Online all 3 news articles »

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UAE backs economic resurgence in Egypt - The National Tue, 04 Aug 2015 18:35:07 GMT

The National

UAE backs economic resurgence in Egypt The National The new schools will enhance Egypt's existing education programme by expanding youth education and combating illiteracy. The medical clinics in rural areas will address challenges in providing women with health care and children with vaccinations. UAE's Egypt impact: 900000 new jobs, 50000 houses, 100 schools…Emirates 24/7 UAE delivers hundreds of development projects in Egyptgulfnews.com UAE to provide education, transportation projects in EgyptAhram Online all 14 news articles »

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Kerry Warns Egypt Human Rights Abuses Can Hurt Fight Against Terrorism - New York Times Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:11:15 GMT

New York Times

Kerry Warns Egypt Human Rights Abuses Can Hurt Fight Against Terrorism New York Times “The success of our fight against terrorism depends on building trust between the authorities and the public,” Mr. Kerry said at a news conference with his Egyptian counterpart, Sameh Shoukry. “If that possibility does not exist, then, regrettably ... US, Egypt resume formal security talks with Kerry visitWashington Post John Kerry Urges Egypt to Move Forward With Political ReformWall Street Journal US, Egypt Hold First Strategic Talks Since 2009Newsweek all 1,731 news articles »

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'We woke up in a desert' – the water crisis taking hold across Egypt - The Guardian Tue, 04 Aug 2015 11:05:33 GMT

The Guardian

'We woke up in a desert' – the water crisis taking hold across Egypt The Guardian Egypt, once celebrated as the “gift of the Nile”, is in the grips of a serious water crisis. With a rising population and a fixed supply, the country has less water per person each year. The country's annual water supply dropped to an average of 660 ...

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Have terrorists infiltrated Egypt's Interior Ministry? - Al-Monitor Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:43:35 GMT

Al-Monitor

Have terrorists infiltrated Egypt's Interior Ministry? Al-Monitor The assassination of Egyptian state prosecutor Hisham Barakat on June 29 indicates an increased risk of terrorist attacks in Egypt. Experts' explanations range from simply poor planning to the possibility that terrorist and extremist organizations ... and more »