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Israel reopens embassy in Egypt - Aljazeera.com (blog) Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:30:33 GMT

Aljazeera.com (blog)

Israel reopens embassy in Egypt Aljazeera.com (blog) Israel has reopened its embassy in Egypt, four years after it was stormed by dozens of protesters in violence that led to the evacuation of the Israeli ambassador. The Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that its director-general ... Israel Reopens Embassy in Egypt After Four-year HiatusHaaretz Israel embassy in Egypt reopensPress TV Israel embassy re-opens doors in Egypt after 4-year closureAhram Online International Business Times all 93 news articles »

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Top female student takes on corruption in Egypt after scoring zero on exams - The Guardian Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:42:16 GMT

The Guardian

Top female student takes on corruption in Egypt after scoring zero on exams The Guardian Softly spoken schoolgirl Mariam Malak has become an unlikely symbol of the fight against corruption in Egypt after scoring the sum total of zero in her final exams. The 19-year-old top student, a teacher's daughter in a small village in the poor ... and more »

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Egypt sends up to 800 ground troops to Yemen's war - Egyptian security sources - Reuters UK Wed, 09 Sep 2015 13:04:46 GMT

Reuters UK

Egypt sends up to 800 ground troops to Yemen's war - Egyptian security sources Reuters UK "We have sent these forces as part of Egypt's prominent role in this alliance ... the alliance fights for the sake of our brotherly Arab states, and the death of any Egyptian soldier would be an honour and considered martyrdom for the sake of innocent ... Yemen Crisis: Egypt, Morocco To Send Ground Troops To Battle Houthi Rebels ...International Business Times all 584 news articles »

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Egypt's gas find refires exploration plans but wider Med overlooked - Reuters Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:28:00 GMT

The National

Egypt's gas find refires exploration plans but wider Med overlooked Reuters Egypt, Cyprus set to draw oil/gas drillers-WoodMac. * Seismic survey demand focused on Egypt-PGS. * Complex politics also keep explorers at bay. By Oleg Vukmanovic. MILAN, Sept 9 (Reuters) - A huge gas find in Egyptian waters is set to speed ... Foreign oil companies paid $600m last month, Egypt minister saysThe National Egypt Aims to Cut Arrears Owed to Foreign Oil Firms to $2.5B in 2015Rigzone Egypt aims to cut arrears owed to foreign oil firms to $2.5 bln this yearAhram Online Daily News Egypt all 19 news articles »

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Egypt: Generation Jail - Jerusalem Post Israel News (blog) Wed, 09 Sep 2015 16:05:13 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News (blog)

Egypt: Generation Jail Jerusalem Post Israel News (blog) Egypt is going through dangerous times these days, we have Hamas threatening alongside with ISIS in Sinai, we have advanced weapons smuggled from Libya to arm ISIS and we have the Muslim brotherhood from within the country, I totally understand that ...

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Egypt kills 56 militants in first two days of major operation in Sinai - The Guardian Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:03:22 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt kills 56 militants in first two days of major operation in Sinai The Guardian Egypt's army has announced a “major military operation” against Islamic State's affiliate in the Sinai peninsula, Sinai Province, in which 56 militants have been killed in two days. It said the operation was launched on Monday morning to “eliminate ... Egypt in 'major operation' in Sinai, 56 militants killedYahoo News Egypt starts 'comprehensive operation' against terror in SinaiMiddle East Monitor 29 Islamic State Allies Reportedly Killed by Egypt as Sinai Fighting Heats UpVICE News teleSUR English -eNCA -The Daily Star all 141 news articles »

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Pink Taxi strikes back against sexual assaults in Egypt - euronews Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:52:49 GMT

euronews

Pink Taxi strikes back against sexual assaults in Egypt euronews In June last year, a new law was passed in Egypt, which made sexual harassment an offence punishable by six months in prison or the equivalent of a roughly 340-euro fine. Intervention groups continue to press to have existing laws enforced, and to turn ... Pink Taxis promise Egyptian women a safe rideKPRC Houston all 4 news articles »

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Middle East Sandstorm Kills At Least 5 In Syria And Lebanon; Egypt Closes 4 ... - International Business Times Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:27:07 GMT

International Business Times

Middle East Sandstorm Kills At Least 5 In Syria And Lebanon; Egypt Closes 4 ... International Business Times The storm originated in Iraq and moved to parts of Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Turkey. Health officials across the Middle East cautioned people to stay indoors. Schools in Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Lebanon were reportedly shut. and more »

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Two dead in Egypt as regime struggles with anti-terrorism strategy - Jerusalem Post Israel News Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:10:20 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Two dead in Egypt as regime struggles with anti-terrorism strategy Jerusalem Post Israel News According to contacts he is in touch with in Egypt, the government has been able to produce a kind of stability in terms of the economy and in major cities, Meital said. This has led to a return to a kind of normalcy, but “this fierce struggle between ... Egyptian agriculture minister resigns amid corruption allegationsThe Guardian Egypt agriculture minister held on corruption chargesBBC News Egypt government reshuffle rumoured after corruption allegationsMiddle East Eye JURIST -Yahoo News all 211 news articles »

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Mohamed Fahmy's wife says he is struggling behind bars in Egypt - The Globe and Mail Tue, 08 Sep 2015 18:12:00 GMT

The Globe and Mail

Mohamed Fahmy's wife says he is struggling behind bars in Egypt The Globe and Mail The court said Fahmy and his colleagues were by default members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood group — which Egypt consider a terrorist organization — because their employer, Al Jazeera, “has dedicated its broadcasting to the service and support of ... Canadians urge prime minister to take action to free Al-Jazeera journalist ...Minneapolis Star Tribune Canadian PM urged to help free journalist jailed in EgyptNews24 all 64 news articles »