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Middle East|Egypt's Former Anti-Corruption Official to Stand Trial - New York Times Tue, 07 Jun 2016 00:40:32 GMT

New York Times

Middle East|Egypt's Former Anti-Corruption Official to Stand Trial New York Times CAIRO — Egypt's anti-corruption czar thought he was just doing his job when he estimated how much endemic graft had cost his country: About $76 billion, he said, mostly in corrupt land deals. But the estimate, it turned out, was itself a criminal offense.

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EgyptAir Hijacker Fights Extradition to Egypt, Fears Govt - ABC News Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:04:52 GMT

Kathimerini

EgyptAir Hijacker Fights Extradition to Egypt, Fears Govt ABC News A hijacker who threatened to blow up an EgyptAir plane told the flight crew he was doing so because he opposes Egypt's military-backed government — and that is exactly why he should not be extradited to Egypt, his lawyer said Monday. Lawyer Robertos ... Egyptair hijacker fights extradition to EgyptKathimerini Man hijacked plane to highlight Egypt injustices: lawyerThe News International Justice ministry defends Egypt's extradition request for hijacker (Updated)Cyprus Mail all 8 news articles »

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For Eritreans, Egypt is the new route to Europe - IRINnews.org Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:29:36 GMT

For Eritreans, Egypt is the new route to Europe IRINnews.org But it's not just Egyptians out enjoying themselves. Large numbers of young Eritrean men also cluster on street corners, or gather outside the newly opened Eritrean restaurant in one of the concrete tenements, exchanging news in their Tigrinya language. and more »

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Egypt detains 12 officials for leaking final exams - Fox News Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:46:00 GMT

Egyptian Streets

Egypt detains 12 officials for leaking final exams Fox News CAIRO – Egypt's official news agency says 12 Education Ministry officials have been detained after answers to the final nationwide exams for Arabic and religion were posted on Facebook. MENA says the officials were detained Monday pending investigation. Egypt Prosecution Orders Detention of 12 Officials Following Exam LeakEgyptian Streets Egypt prosecution orders detention of 12 education ministry officials in exam leak incidentAhram Online all 13 news articles »

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Egypt claims its population grew by 1 million in 6 months - Fox News Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:40:00 GMT

Egypt claims its population grew by 1 million in 6 months Fox News CAIRO – Egypt's statistics authority says the population has grown by 1 million over the last six months, reaching 91 million. The statement issued by authorities on Sunday warned that the runaway population growth is the main obstacle to improving the ... and more »

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Ousta is driving ride-hailing expansion in Egypt - TechCrunch Sun, 05 Jun 2016 19:00:58 GMT

TechCrunch

Ousta is driving ride-hailing expansion in Egypt TechCrunch With its major cities congested with traffic — taxi cabs, public transports and, lately, ride-hailing and ride-sharing apps — Egypt apparently still needs more when it comes to transportation. Catering to a population exceeding 90 million ... and more »

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Egypt Bans Swimming off Red Sea Beach After Shark Attack - ABC News Mon, 06 Jun 2016 13:05:42 GMT

The Atlantic

Egypt Bans Swimming off Red Sea Beach After Shark Attack ABC News Egypt has imposed a 15-day ban on sport fishing and offshore swimming near a popular Red Sea destination where a shark attack took place last weekend. Environment Ministry officials Mohamed Salem and Beily Hatab say Monday the attack was likely ... The Rare Shark Attack in Egyptian WatersThe Atlantic Egypt Bans Swimming, Fishing Off Red Sea Beach After Shark AttackHaaretz all 5 news articles »

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Sepultura Show Shut Down in Egypt - Loudwire Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:52:00 GMT

Loudwire

Sepultura Show Shut Down in Egypt Loudwire The Brazilian thrash heroes were slated to perform their first ever show in Egypt at the Nile Country Club in Cairo, but police swarmed the venue prior to the concert's start, demanding to see the proper paperwork according to Ahram Online. The crowd ... Egypt Police Axe Concert by Brazilian Metal Band SepulturaABC News Egypt Police Cancel Concert of Brazilian Metal Band SepulturaHaaretz INTERVIEW: 'We are happy to share the struggle of Egyptian Metalheads,' says Sepultura Metal bandAhram Online IQ Magazine all 9 news articles »

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Abou Hashima's Egyptian Media acquires 50% of Egypt for Cinema - Daily News Egypt Mon, 06 Jun 2016 17:24:14 GMT

Daily News Egypt

Abou Hashima's Egyptian Media acquires 50% of Egypt for Cinema Daily News Egypt The Egyptian Media Company, owned by Egyptian businessman Ahmed Abou Hashima, announced that it signed on Monday an acquisition contract to acquire 50% of the production company Egypt for Cinema. The move comes within the framework of Abou ...

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How the luxury resorts on Egypt's perfect beaches turned into abandoned “ghost hotels” - Quartz Sat, 04 Jun 2016 12:02:02 GMT

Quartz

How the luxury resorts on Egypt's perfect beaches turned into abandoned “ghost hotels” Quartz Construction on the Seashell complex, on the south coast of Egypt's Sinai peninsula, has been suspended for years. The villas are naked concrete, baked in the sun like unpainted pottery. The swimming pool is a trough with light fixtures poking from the ...