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Face-off at Egypt's Press Syndicate - Aljazeera.com Sat, 26 Nov 2016 11:15:26 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Face-off at Egypt's Press Syndicate Aljazeera.com For the first time in its 75-year history, the Egyptian Press Syndicate has been taken to court by the state. Three senior members of the Syndicate now join numerous other journalists, dissidents and activists fighting harsh rulings that could leave ... and more »

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Egyptian pilots flying Russian choppers in Syria - DEBKA file Sat, 26 Nov 2016 16:44:37 GMT

DEBKA file

Egyptian pilots flying Russian choppers in Syria DEBKA file Egyptian President Abdel-Fatteh El-Sisi's secret decision to intervene militarily in the Syrian war on the side of the Syrian President Bashar Assad is revealed here by debkafile's military and intelligence sources. The precise details of that ... and more »

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As Egypt quarrels with Saudi Arabia, it is finding new friends - The Economist Fri, 25 Nov 2016 15:18:35 GMT

The Economist

As Egypt quarrels with Saudi Arabia, it is finding new friends The Economist IT SEEMS that $25bn does not buy you much in the way of loyalty these days. That, give or take a few billion, is how much Saudi Arabia has pumped into Egypt since 2013, when Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, then a general, toppled the country's first ... Egypt shifts to open support for Assad regime in Syrian civil warJerusalem Post Israel News Egypt supports the Iraqi, Libyan and Syrian armiesVoltaire Network Egypt: Sisi, Morsi and democracyCyprus Mail Daily Beast -The Independent -Wall Street Journal all 27 news articles »

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Jailed by Egypt, Honored for His Photojournalism - New York Times Wed, 23 Nov 2016 23:20:43 GMT

New York Times

Jailed by Egypt, Honored for His Photojournalism New York Times Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known as Shawkan, has been in Tora Prison in Cairo for more than 1,100 days. He has been detained without trial since he was arrested while photographing the deadly antigovernment protests that roiled Egypt in the summer of 2013.

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Egypt Hopes Newly Uncovered 7000 Year Old City Will Bring Back Tourists - Skift Sat, 26 Nov 2016 18:05:17 GMT

Skift

Egypt Hopes Newly Uncovered 7000 Year Old City Will Bring Back Tourists Skift Egypt has unearthed a more than 7,000-year-old city and cemetery dating back to its First Dynasty in the southern province of Sohag, the Antiquities Ministry said on Wednesday. The find could be a boon for Egypt's ailing tourism industry, which has ... Blast from the Past Lost city discovered in EgyptPulse Nigeria all 4 news articles »

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A bad bet on Egypt's strongman - Washington Post Fri, 25 Nov 2016 00:27:01 GMT

Washington Post

A bad bet on Egypt's strongman Washington Post EVER SINCE Egypt's Abdel Fatah al-Sissi led a military coup against a democratically elected Islamist government three years ago, his apologists in the West, led by Secretary of State John F. Kerry, have hoped that he would launch economic reforms to ... and more »

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Egypt unearths 7000-year-old lost city - The Guardian Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:56:21 GMT

Newsweek

Egypt unearths 7000-year-old lost city The Guardian Egypt has unearthed a city more than 7,000 years old and a cemetery dating back to its first dynasty in the southern province of Sohag, the antiquities ministry has said. The find could be a boon for Egypt's ailing tourism industry, which has suffered ... Egypt: Archaeologists Discover 7000-Year-Old CityNewsweek Egypt ancient city unearthed by archaeologistsBBC News Ancient Egyptian city and graveyard dating back more than 7000 years uncovered by archaeologistsNEWS.com.au Daily Nation -Egypt Independent -Deutsche Welle all 70 news articles »

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Egypt parliamentary delegation to visit London Sunday to warn against 'political Islam' - Ahram Online Sat, 26 Nov 2016 17:35:29 GMT

Ahram Online

Egypt parliamentary delegation to visit London Sunday to warn against 'political Islam' Ahram Online An Egyptian delegation including 12 MPs affiliated with parliament's foreign affairs committee will visit London Sunday to exchange views with British politicians and MPs on political Islam, the Muslim Brotherhood and relations between Egypt and England.

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Egypt's Sisi expresses support for Syria's military - Aljazeera.com Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:01:09 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Egypt's Sisi expresses support for Syria's military Aljazeera.com Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says he supports the Syrian military - a position at odds with his country's Gulf benefactors such as Saudi Arabia. The former army chief, who has overseen a warming of ties with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad ... Egypt to hold mass trial of suspected Islamic State militants | World ...The Guardian Egypt's Sissi: Supporting Syrian Government Is 'Our Priority'Voice of America Egypt to Try Nearly 300 ISIS Suspects Over Sisi and Saudi Prince Assassination PlotsNewsweek Middle East Monitor -Middle East Eye -Jerusalem Post Israel News all 89 news articles »

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BP to Buy 10% Stake in Eni's Giant Zohr Gas Field Off Egypt Coast - Wall Street Journal Fri, 25 Nov 2016 17:34:57 GMT

Reuters

BP to Buy 10% Stake in Eni's Giant Zohr Gas Field Off Egypt Coast Wall Street Journal “This interest in a truly world-scale asset will complement our existing Egyptian business,” BP CEO Bob Dudley said in a press release. The company has highlighted its gas interests in Egypt as an attractive example of a region where it's been possible ... BP buys stake in Eni's giant Zohr gas field offshore EgyptReuters BP agrees to acquire 10% stake in Egypt's super-giant Zohr gas field from Eni for $375mInternational Business Times UK BP buys into Egypt's super giant Zohr gas field, the largest in the MediterraneanMercoPress Trade Arabia -Ahram Online -Trend News Agency all 13 news articles »