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Egypt's El-Sissi Defends Handling of Nation's Ailing Economy - ABC News Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:08:31 GMT

Egypt's El-Sissi Defends Handling of Nation's Ailing Economy ABC News Egypt's president on Saturday defiantly dismissed criticism of his handling of the country's ailing economy, arguing that the skeptics were seeking to undermine the will of Egyptians. In comments marking the first anniversary of the inauguration of an ... and more »

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Akram sets sights on egypt's first swimming medal - Olympics Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:36:45 GMT

Olympics

Akram sets sights on egypt's first swimming medal Olympics When Akram Ahmed took victory in the 800m freestyle at the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Nanjing 2014, he became the first Egyptian to win an aquatics medal in any Olympic competition. Now, the 19-year-old has the opportunity to make history for his ... and more »

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Egypt's former grand mufti survives shooting west of Cairo - Washington Post Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:57:44 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Egypt's former grand mufti survives shooting west of Cairo Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's former grand mufti survived an attempt on his life in a western Cairo suburb when two masked gunmen opened fire as he was walking toward a mosque to hold Friday prayers, officials said. It was the first assassination attempt against a ... Group linked to Egypt Brotherhood says behind mufti's killing attemptAl-Arabiya Egypt's former Grand Mufti survives assassination attemptReuters Egypt's ex-grand mufti survives kill bidNEWS.com.au The Times of Israel all 42 news articles »

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The ruining of Egypt - The Economist Thu, 04 Aug 2016 10:44:15 GMT

Al-Monitor

The ruining of Egypt The Economist IN EGYPT they are the shabab al-ahawe, “coffee-shop guys”; in Algeria they are the hittistes, “those who lean with their backs to the wall”; in Morocco they go by the French term, diplômés chômeurs, “graduate-jobless”. Across the Arab world the ranks ... Can Sisi's new investment council save Egypt's economy?Al-Monitor Christian Children Reveal Horror of Radical Muslim Attacks in EgyptChristian Post Egypt's top Islamic institutions agree to set up academy to 'renew religious discourse'Ahram Online Middle East Eye all 22 news articles »

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Head of Isis in Egypt killed by security forces - The Guardian Thu, 04 Aug 2016 22:03:00 GMT

The Guardian

Head of Isis in Egypt killed by security forces The Guardian The military has poured troops and armour into the peninsula where security forces have been battling a jihadi insurgency since the former army chief who became Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, ousted Morsi more than three years ago. But the ... ISIS leader killed in Sinai, Egypt says - CNN.comCNN Egypt: Leader of Islamic State Affiliate Killed in SinaiABC News Egypt says army killed head of ISIL's Sinai branchAljazeera.com BBC News -Telegraph.co.uk -Daily Mail all 183 news articles »

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Invest in Egypt, become an Egyptian? Debating the nationality plan - Al-Arabiya Sat, 06 Aug 2016 07:40:40 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Invest in Egypt, become an Egyptian? Debating the nationality plan Al-Arabiya An Egyptian lawyer filed an urgent suit with the Administrative Court to halt parliamentary discussions on a proposal to grant Egyptian nationality to investors as a means of encouraging foreign investment. The proposal, drafted by the government and ...

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A Gloomy Egypt Sees Its International Influence Wither Away - New York Times Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:02:59 GMT

New York Times

A Gloomy Egypt Sees Its International Influence Wither Away New York Times Since it made peace with Israel in 1979, Egypt has served as the fulcrum of American influence in the Arab world. The Egyptian and American militaries have cooperated closely for decades, and Egypt went to war against Saddam Hussein alongside United ... Egypt's Christians lose patience with Sisi as attacks spike - FT.comFinancial Times Egypt's Sisi warns tough measures to fix economy are looming - YahooYahoo News Sisi announces austerity measures as Egypt seeks IMF loanMiddle East Eye Sputnik International all 41 news articles »

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Cabinet approves draft bill to establish Egyptian space agency - Ahram Online Sat, 06 Aug 2016 18:14:21 GMT

Ahram Online

Cabinet approves draft bill to establish Egyptian space agency Ahram Online Egypt's cabinet has approved a draft bill for the establishing of an Egyptian space agency that would "serve the state's strategy in scientific research and restore Egypt's historical status," higher education minister Ashraf El-Sheihi said. The ...

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In Egypt, an Italian student stirred suspicion before he died - Reuters Thu, 04 Aug 2016 08:29:54 GMT

In Egypt, an Italian student stirred suspicion before he died Reuters CAMBRIDGE, England – Ten days before he vanished, Italian doctoral student Giulio Regeni made a Skype call from his Cairo flat to an academic in Germany. It was the middle of January and Egyptian police were braced for political protests ahead of the ... and more »

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Planned White House Vigil To Highlight Plight Of Egyptian Christians Comes Under Fire - Breitbart News Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:21:12 GMT

Breitbart News

Planned White House Vigil To Highlight Plight Of Egyptian Christians Comes Under Fire Breitbart News “I am against demonstrations and protests that harm Egypt and pit us against the leaders of our country, and embarrass us in front of them,” Pope Tawadros said. “Protests won't help, because they hurt Egypt's image internationally. We can deal with our ... Radical Muslims Persecute Christians in EgyptAINA (press release) all 4 news articles »