Washington Post | In post-Arab Spring Egypt, Muslim attacks on Christians are rising Washington Post ASEM, Egypt — The Christian and Muslim villagers grew up together, played on the same soccer fields as kids, and attended the same schools in this riverside hamlet. But that didn't matter on a recent day: An argument between boys sparked clashes ... |
Egypt detains 200 alleged Islamists over protest calls Fox News CAIRO – Egyptian officials say some 200 supporters of the banned Muslim Brotherhood have been detained in connection with calls by the Islamist group for street protests against price rises. The officials say 229 people were detained Friday, but an ... |
BBC Sport | World Cup 2018: Egypt defeat Ghana and DR Congo win in Guinea BBC Sport Egypt defeated Ghana 2-0 in Alexandria on Sunday to go top of their 2018 World Cup qualifying group as the Democratic Republic of Congo came from behind to win 2-1 in Guinea and move top of Group A. Goals from Mohamed Salah and Abdallah Saied ... Egypt take World Cup revenge over Ghana Clinical Egypt down Ghana to go two clear on top of World Cup qualifying group Egypt 2-0 Ghana: Pharaohs maintain perfect start to World Cup qualifying |
The Guardian | Ancient Egyptian mummy discovered 'in very good condition' The Guardian Spanish archaeologists have discovered an ancient Egyptian mummy in “very good condition” near Luxor, according to Egypt's antiquities ministry. The remains were found in a tomb probably dating from between 1075BC and 664BC on the west bank of the ... Undamaged mummy discovered near Luxor in Egypt Millennia-old mummy found in Egypt tomb Egypt reveals ancient tomb discovery in Luxor |
New York Times | Painful Steps Help Egypt Secure $12 Billion IMF Loan New York Times CAIRO — The International Monetary Fund approved a $12 billion loan for Egypt on Friday, in a move intended to stave off economic collapse in the Arab world's most populous nation as it grapples with a plunging currency, soaring inflation and ... Egypt IMF loan to be repaid in 10 yrs, targets higher growth Egypt: IMF approves $12bn loan Egypt wins approval for $12bn loan from the IMF |
Egypt targets budget deficit of 8.5-9.5 pct of GDP for 2017-18 -fin min Reuters CAIRO Nov 13 Egypt is targeting a budget deficit of 8.5 to 9.5 percent of GDP for the 2017-18 fiscal year, down from a 12.2 percent deficit for 2015-16, the finance ministry said in a draft budget released on Sunday. Egypt on Friday secured a three ... |
The National | Egypt's strength is critical for all | The National The National Cairo remains critical to the prosperity and security of the Middle East and the world. MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt continues rally on IMF; Saudi strong, rest of Gulf hit by global weakness |
Vanguard | Egypt/Nigeria: Nigeria Super Eagles to Face Egypt AllAfrica.com The Nigeria national men's football team, the Super Eagles, will play a high profile friendly game against their Egyptian counterparts early in 2017. The Technical Adviser for the Super Eagles, Genort Rohr, gave this indication in Uyo after the ... Rohr to use Egypt friendly to gauge home-based players |
Jordan Times | Egypt mourns 'The Magician' star Mahmoud Abdel Aziz Jordan Times CAIRO — Egypt on Sunday mourned film star Mahmoud Abdel Aziz who died aged 70 after a prolific career that included more than 90 feature films, many with searing social messages. Culture Minister Helmy El Nemnem described Abdel Aziz as a ... Egypt audiences mourn iconic film star Abdel-Aziz dead at 70 Iconic Egyptian actor Mahmoud Abdel-Aziz dies at age 70 Legendary Egyptian actor Mahmoud Abdel Aziz dies |
China Post | Egypt throws out rules that it has long lived by China Post CAIRO -- From as early as the 1950s, Egypt's rulers have had an unspoken social contract with Egyptians: Forfeit genuine democracy and freedoms and, in return, you get to live on the cheap with heavy state subsidies keeping down prices of basic items ... Egypt's PM says reform programme aims at better living standards, stronger economy Egypt throws out rules it long lived by |