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I Was Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison by Egypt for Taking Pictures - PetaPixel (blog) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:10:42 GMT

PetaPixel (blog)

I Was Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison by Egypt for Taking Pictures PetaPixel (blog) When I returned to Egypt in August 2014 after studying civic engagement in the US, I found a country of failed revolution and lost aspirations; a country polarized and torn apart following three years of protests and clashes. As a firm believer in ... Egypt sentences 8 to death over violence-related chargesMiami Herald Egypt condemns eight to death over police station attackAl-Arabiya Egypt court upholds death sentence on eight Muslim Brotherhood membersPremium Times Anadolu Agency all 9 news articles »

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Human rights honor goes to Egyptian banned from travel - Washington Post Tue, 10 Oct 2017 18:11:45 GMT

Washington Post

Human rights honor goes to Egyptian banned from travel Washington Post CAIRO — An Egyptian has been honored with one of the most prestigious awards granted to human rights defenders but was unable to accept the prize in person because his government has banned him from travel over his work documenting abuses. Egyptian Activist Receives a Top Human Rights AwardNew York Times Human rights honor goes to Egyptian banned from travel - ABC NewsABC News Activist dedicates rights award to 'tortured, imprisoned' EgyptiansReuters Colorado Springs Gazette all 12 news articles »

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Uber Says Committed to Egypt, Announces $20 Million Investment - U.S. News & World Report Tue, 10 Oct 2017 17:15:43 GMT

U.S. News & World Report

Uber Says Committed to Egypt, Announces $20 Million Investment U.S. News & World Report "Those reforms don't change in any way Uber's commitment to Egypt. We're here to stay and we'll continue to invest to be able to serve citizens over here," said the ride-hailing company's Europe, Middle East and Africa chief Pierre-Dimitri Gore-Coty. Uber announces $20M Egypt commitment; tests driver overwork blocker in UKSeeking Alpha Uber to invest over $20m in Egypt throughout next 5 yearsDaily News Egypt all 4 news articles »

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New generation sweeps Egypt to World Cup - Daily Nation Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:34:23 GMT

Eyewitness News

New generation sweeps Egypt to World Cup Daily Nation Egypt's Essam El-Hadary celebrates the wining against Congo's team during their World Cup 2018 Africa qualifying match at the Borg el-Arab stadium in Alexandria on October 8, 2017. PHOTO | TAREK ABDEL HAMID | AFP ... 2-goal Salah sends Egypt to World Cup with last-gasp penalty - EWNEyewitness News $85000 for each member of Egypt's World Cup qualification teamafricanews Infographic: Egypt's Successful World Cup Qualifying CampaignForbes Middle East Express.co.uk -ESPN FC -Daily Star all 73 news articles »

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Egypt expands buffer zone along Gaza boarder - Miami Herald Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:18:50 GMT

Egypt expands buffer zone along Gaza boarder Miami Herald Egypt's military has bulldozed at least 140 homes and more than 200 acres along the Gaza Strip border, expanding a buffer zone in an effort to cut off the flow of weapons and militants. The governor of Northern Sinai province, Maj. Gen. Abdel-Fatah ... and more »

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El-Sisi Brokers Gaza Deal in Egypt's Push for Relevance - Bloomberg Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:42:24 GMT

Bloomberg

El-Sisi Brokers Gaza Deal in Egypt's Push for Relevance Bloomberg He wants a deal to permanently halt the movement of militants between Gaza and Sinai, where an Islamic State affiliate has damaged Egypt's tourist industry as well as the broader recovery El-Sisi wants to portray. Ending the rift in Palestinian ranks ... Egypt Presses Fatah, Hamas for Final Reconciliation DealVoice of America Palestinian Factions Negotiate Unity in Egypt but Leave Hard Questions at the DoorHaaretz Palestine's Hamas, Fatah Reconciliation Talks Kick Off Under Egypt MediationSputnik International all 74 news articles »

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Meet the winner of the 'Nobel for human rights' that Egypt doesn't want you to know about - PRI Tue, 10 Oct 2017 19:24:11 GMT

PRI

Meet the winner of the 'Nobel for human rights' that Egypt doesn't want you to know about PRI He can't leave Egypt because he was slapped with a travel ban by the Egyptian government last year. Egyptian activist Zaree, 37, was awarded the prestigious Martin Ennals Award — often called “the Nobel Prize for human rights” for its global scope and ...

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There has been a surge in arrests of LGBTQ people in Egypt. Here's ... - PBS NewsHour Mon, 09 Oct 2017 21:12:00 GMT

PBS NewsHour

There has been a surge in arrests of LGBTQ people in Egypt. Here's ... PBS NewsHour A fan of Lebanese alternative rock band Mashrou' Leila holds a rainbow flag during an Aug. 12 concert at the Ehdeniyat International Festival in Ehden town, ... and more »

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World Cup: Mo Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for Russia ... - CNN Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:03:45 GMT

CNN

World Cup: Mo Salah scores twice as Egypt qualifies for Russia ... CNN Liverpool's Mo Salah scores late penalty as Egypt qualifies for the World Cup for the first time in over a quarter of a century. Euphoria grips Egypt after WC qualificationNewsDay Five factors behind Egypt's successful campaignFIFA.com Egypt's football fans cheer World Cup qualificationBBC News The Guardian -BBC Sport -USA TODAY all 303 news articles »

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Egypt Qualify For The World Cup And No One Is Happier Than This Sweet Old Dad - Deadspin Mon, 09 Oct 2017 14:32:00 GMT

Deadspin

Egypt Qualify For The World Cup And No One Is Happier Than This Sweet Old Dad Deadspin Mohamed Salah was Egypt's hero yesterday, scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Congo that officially stamped the Egyptians' tickets to next summer's World Cup. This is just the third time Egypt have ever qualified for the World Cup, and will be their first ...