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Italian student's killing pulls Egyptian family into web of deaths, dead ends - CNN Thu, 21 Apr 2016 05:28:28 GMT

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Italian student's killing pulls Egyptian family into web of deaths, dead ends CNN Regeni's passport, credit card and university ID were found at the apartment of Rasha Tarek's aunt, Egyptian police said, along with a bundle of stolen wallets, sunglasses and phones in a red bag bearing the Italian flag. The bag also contained fake ... Exclusive: Egyptian police detained Italian student before his murder - sourcesReuters Could economic ties be key to calming Egypt-Italy tensions?Al-Monitor Report: Italian killed in Egypt was held by police before disappearanceThe Times of Israel Firstpost -Egyptian Streets -Al-Bawaba all 14 news articles »

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In Cairo, Kerry downplays rift with Egypt over human rights - CNN Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:34:10 GMT

CNN

In Cairo, Kerry downplays rift with Egypt over human rights CNN Calling Egypt "critical to the peace and security" of the region, Kerry said the U.S. wants to help Egypt succeed in its efforts to overcome the "difficult challenges" it faces economically and in combatting extremists in the Sinai Peninsula, where ... Sisi loses his lustre as discontent grows in EgyptFinancial Times Kerry expresses support for Egypt in brief visitAl-Arabiya As Kerry Visits, Egypt Slams UN Chief Over Comments on NGOsABC News Reuters -Egyptian Streets all 157 news articles »

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After 'selling Egypt to Saudi Arabia', Sisi clashes with Sudan over disputed territory - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:29:41 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

After 'selling Egypt to Saudi Arabia', Sisi clashes with Sudan over disputed territory Jerusalem Post Israel News In the 1899 border demarcation agreement between Egypt and Sudan, supervised by the UK, Hala'ib and Shalateen were included within Egypt's territory. However, in 1902, the British Empire decided to hand over the two cities to Sudan, which was governed ...

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Egypt's pound flops on black market amid crackdown - Salt Lake Tribune Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:59:40 GMT

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Egypt's pound flops on black market amid crackdown Salt Lake Tribune Cairo • Egypt's currency fell to new lows on the black market this week, with traders selling it on Thursday from between 11 and 11.15 Egyptian pounds to the dollar amid speculation it will be officially devalued further. Newspaper headlines said it ... Egypt's Devaluation Euphoria Fades AwayBloomberg What devaluation? Egyptian currency traders shrug off black market crackdownReuters Nine Egyptian exchange bureaus shut down over 'repeated manipulation'Ahram Online all 12 news articles »

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UK lists Egypt for first time as country of concern in key rights report - Middle East Eye Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:33:21 GMT

Middle East Eye

UK lists Egypt for first time as country of concern in key rights report Middle East Eye The UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office has highlighted Egypt as a priority country of concern for the first time in a report released on Thursday, underlining the office's concerns about the country's human rights abuses. The FCO's Human Rights ...

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Egypt police torture detained children, HRW says - Press TV Thu, 21 Apr 2016 21:35:34 GMT

Press TV

Egypt police torture detained children, HRW says Press TV Human Rights Watch (HRW) has censured the Egyptian police over the detention and torture of 20 anti-government protesters, among them underage detainees, stating that a persistent pattern of abuse and culture of impunity for the perpetrators of ... HRW Draws Attention to Torture, Disappearance of Children in EgyptVoice of America HRW accuses Egypt police of torturing detained childrenDaily Mail all 4 news articles »

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Hamas bolsters forces on Gaza-Egypt border at Cairo's request - Jerusalem Post Israel News Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:32:39 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Hamas bolsters forces on Gaza-Egypt border at Cairo's request Jerusalem Post Israel News Ma'an cited Hamas General Hussain abu-Aadrah as saying "the border forces were increased at Egypt's request in order to emphasize positive neighborly relations." He said four battalions were deployed to the border in order to improve security ... Hamas Deploys Forces on Egypt-Gaza Border Over IS ConcernsABC News Hamas deploys forces on Egypt-Gaza borderAl-Arabiya Hamas deploys forces on Egypt-Gaza border over Islamic State concernsStars and Stripes The Times of Israel -The Daily Star all 10 news articles »

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Egypt takes harsh line towards artists and authors - BBC News Tue, 19 Apr 2016 23:43:59 GMT

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Egypt takes harsh line towards artists and authors BBC News If Egypt's cultural elite had hoped that the overthrow of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi in 2013 would usher in an era of creativity and freedom of expression, they must be deeply disappointed. Over the past two years, the authorities have jailed ... and more »

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A Crackdown In Egypt, Reflecting A Broader Trend In The Region - NPR Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:19:27 GMT

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A Crackdown In Egypt, Reflecting A Broader Trend In The Region NPR Several prominent Egyptian human rights activists were in a Cairo court on Wednesday, accused of taking foreign funding to try to destabilize the country. They waited to hear if their bank accounts and their assets would be frozen as the state ... and more »

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Thousands raised for Olivia Fairclough after Egypt horse accident - BBC News Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:56:16 GMT

BBC News

Thousands raised for Olivia Fairclough after Egypt horse accident BBC News Ms Fairclough moved to Egypt in February 2015 to work at a stable. Her brother said she did have medical insurance but it expired in February this year and she had not renewed it. He told BBC Tees: "It's an easy mistake to make. At the minute Olivia is ... Picture of Olivia Fairclough in Egyptian hospital bed released as appeal fund tops £7KGazette Live all 3 news articles »