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Egypt's Money Woes Hit a Touchstone of Marriage - Wall Street Journal Wed, 07 Sep 2016 23:30:36 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Egypt's Money Woes Hit a Touchstone of Marriage Wall Street Journal CAIRO—He was a doctor. She was a dentist. And they loved each other, to the point of broaching marriage to their parents. But a romantic union between these two medical professionals fell apart over an economic indicator: the price of gold in Egypt. Egypt Names Six Provincial Governors, Mostly Ex-generalsVoice of America Six Egyptian provincial governors and new supply minister sworn-inAhram Online all 13 news articles »

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Exclusive: Egypt's ergot saga deepens as wheat rejected in Romania - Reuters Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:03:01 GMT

Reuters

Exclusive: Egypt's ergot saga deepens as wheat rejected in Romania Reuters ABU DHABI Egyptian state inspectors have rejected a 63,000 ton shipment of wheat at its Romanian port of origin after checking for ergot, the first time Egypt has rejected a cargo at source since taking a zero tolerance stance against the common grain ... and more »

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Egypt: Outrage as MP opposes tougher FGM laws because of 'impotent men' - BBC News Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:49:25 GMT

Daily Mail

Egypt: Outrage as MP opposes tougher FGM laws because of 'impotent men' BBC News An Egyptian MP has stirred controversy after rejecting tougher penalties for those who force women into genital mutilation (FGM), saying half of the country's men "are impotent". Parliament last week approved longer jail terms for those carrying out ... Egypt's women 'must undergo FGM because the country's men are sexually weak'Daily Mail Egypt MP in hot water after backing FGM because 'men are sexually weak'Al-Arabiya Female genital mutilation needed because Egyptian men are 'sexually weak,' lawmaker saysNational Post Newsweek -Ahram Online -Daily Caller all 21 news articles »

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5 killed in train derailment in Egypt - New York Post Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:44:53 GMT

New York Post

5 killed in train derailment in Egypt New York Post AL-AYAT, Egypt — A train went off the tracks south of Egypt's capital, Cairo, on Wednesday, killing five people, according to the Health Ministry. Ministry spokesman Khaled Megahed said 27 people were injured in the accident in the al-Ayat area, about ... 27 dead in Egypt bus, train accidentsgulfnews.com 3 dead in train derailment south of Egypt's capitalFox News 25 dead in Egypt bus, train accidents before holidayAl-Arabiya Anadolu Agency -Daily News Egypt -Ahram Online all 27 news articles »

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Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval - The Guardian Wed, 07 Sep 2016 20:13:41 GMT

The Guardian

Egypt bans statues that do not have official government approval The Guardian A cabinet official who asked to remain anonymous said Wednesday's decision came after “the repeated setting up in the country's squares of bad statues that do not conform with Egypt's deep-rooted history”. The controversial statue of a soldier hugging ... Egypt bans statues without official sanctionAl-Arabiya all 8 news articles »

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App launches in Egypt to combat forced disappearances | World ... - The Guardian Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:45:57 GMT

The Guardian

App launches in Egypt to combat forced disappearances | World ... The Guardian Disguised as a calculator on smartphone screens, I Protect alerts contacts and local human rights group when user is arrested. 'I Protect' app launched to combat forced disappearances in EgyptAl-Arabiya all 6 news articles »

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Egypt Positions Itself at the Center of a New Energy Market - STRATFOR Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:15:25 GMT

STRATFOR

Egypt Positions Itself at the Center of a New Energy Market STRATFOR A string of sizable natural gas discoveries has been made in the eastern Mediterranean Sea over the past decade, and Egypt is working to ensure that it reaps the benefits. On Aug. 31, Cairo signed a preliminary deal with Cyprus to build an underwater ... and more »

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Female genital mutilation needed because Egyptian men are ... - Washington Post Tue, 06 Sep 2016 17:18:15 GMT

Washington Post

Female genital mutilation needed because Egyptian men are ... Washington Post A lawmaker said the brutal practice of FGM is necessary for women to have a good relationship with their husbands. Egyptian MP justifies Female Genital Mutilation by saying country's ...Jerusalem Post Israel News Women must undergo female genital mutilation to curb male 'sexual ...The Independent Egypt MP Says Women Must Accept FGM Due to Country's 'Sexually Weak' MenEgyptian Streets all 13 news articles »

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Egypt's Christians Say They Are at a 'Breaking Point' - New York Times Sun, 04 Sep 2016 23:51:37 GMT

New York Times

Egypt's Christians Say They Are at a 'Breaking Point' New York Times MINYA, Egypt — The Egyptian government has appointed Imam Mahmoud Gomaa, a Muslim cleric, to keep the peace between Christians and Muslims in this corner of upper Egypt. “Everything is good,” he insisted in an interview, citing Christian participation ... A new law aims to make building churches in Egypt easier – but will ...Jerusalem Post Israel News Coptic Catholic Church welcomes new Egyptian law on building ...Catholic Herald Online all 17 news articles »

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Egypt opens Gaza terminal for 4th day - Anadolu Agency Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:17:05 GMT

Anadolu Agency

Egypt opens Gaza terminal for 4th day Anadolu Agency The Egyptian authorities kept the Rafah border crossing with the blockaded Gaza Strip open for the fourth day on Wednesday. The Gaza border authority said in a statement the terminal was open in both directions to allow stranded Palestinians and ... Egypt to extend opening of Rafah border with Gaza for two daysAhram Online Egypt extends opening days of Rafah border crossingWAFA - Palestine News Agency all 16 news articles »