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Egypt Risks Middle-Class Ire as Cost of Living Soars - Wall Street Journal Sat, 11 Feb 2017 13:48:25 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Egypt Risks Middle-Class Ire as Cost of Living Soars Wall Street Journal Inflation in Egypt hit its highest level this decade due to a weaker currency and slashed state assistance, escalating concerns about the economic health of the Arab world's most populous nation. The annual urban inflation rate increased to 28.1% in ... Egypt: Inflation rose nearly 30 percent in JanuaryMiami Herald Egypt's annual headline inflation soarsafricanews Egypt inflation hit 29.6% in JanuaryNews24 Reuters -Ahram Online all 14 news articles »

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Egypt-Israel relations have quietly reached a high point - Jerusalem Post Israel News Sat, 11 Feb 2017 21:20:13 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Egypt-Israel relations have quietly reached a high point Jerusalem Post Israel News CAIRO – The vast six-lane boulevard from Cairo International Airport into the city center is lined with buildings and offices connected to Egypt's powerful military. Hotels cater to air force officers, and buildings commemorate, with glorious murals ... and more »

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Widening Crackdown, Egypt Shutters Group That Treats Torture Victims - New York Times Thu, 09 Feb 2017 22:04:18 GMT

New York Times

Widening Crackdown, Egypt Shutters Group That Treats Torture Victims New York Times In justifying the sweeping measures, Egyptian officials say they need to regulate Western-funded groups that threaten the stability of the Egyptian state and aid terrorism. Critics say Mr. Sisi is seeking to consolidate his control by silencing even ... Egypt shuts El Nadeem Centre for torture victimsAljazeera.com Egypt shuts torture victims treatment center: lawyerReuters all 18 news articles »

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WATCH: 500 kg Egyptian woman reaches Mumbai for treatment - Khaleej Times Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:16:27 GMT

Khaleej Times

WATCH: 500 kg Egyptian woman reaches Mumbai for treatment Khaleej Times ... surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala, and his team of doctors. They have been treating Eman for almost three months and took all the necessary precautions needed for the transportation of bed-bound Eman from Egypt's Alexandria city, an aide to Lakdawala said. Heaviest woman, leaves Egypt for treatment in MumbaiGuardian World's fattest woman, 36, lifted out of her bedroom by crane and flown by a special cargo plane to have life-saving ...The Sun World's heaviest woman reaches Mumbai from Egypt for surgery at city hospitalThe Indian Express Al-Arabiya -India Today -Egypt Independent all 94 news articles »

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BIZARRE! 500kg woman leaves Egypt in cargo plane to India for surgery - News24 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 16:00:31 GMT

BIZARRE! 500kg woman leaves Egypt in cargo plane to India for surgery News24 Cairo - The head of the Egyptian national airline, EgyptAir, says the company has transported a 500kg woman in a cargo plane to India for a series of surgeries. Egyptian media describe 36-year-old Iman Abdel-Atti as the world's heaviest woman and say ... and more »

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Egypt opens Rafah crossing for Gaza travelers - WAFA - Palestine News Agency Sat, 11 Feb 2017 09:48:07 GMT

The Times of Israel

Egypt opens Rafah crossing for Gaza travelers WAFA - Palestine News Agency RAFAH, February 11, 2017 (WAFA) – The Egyptian authorities Saturday opened the Rafah border crossing to allow Gaza travelers movement in and out of the besieged Gaza Strip, according to WAFA correspondent. He said passengers gathered at the Gaza ... Egypt opens Rafah crossing to Gaza for 3 daysThe Times of Israel Government opens Rafah border crossing for three days - Daily News EgyptDaily News Egypt Egypt opens Rafah border crossing for 3 daysEgypt Independent Ma'an News Agency (press release) -Jerusalem Post Israel News -Anadolu Agency all 514 news articles »

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Egypt sought Israel support in transferring islands to Saudi Arabia: Leaked phone call - Press TV Sat, 11 Feb 2017 02:08:11 GMT

Press TV

Egypt sought Israel support in transferring islands to Saudi Arabia: Leaked phone call Press TV A leaked phone recording has revealed that Egypt sought support from Israel before signing a deal with Saudi Arabia on handing over two of its strategic Red Sea islands to the Arab kingdom, a contentious decision that sparked widespread public outrage ... Leaks show Egypt consulted Israel over transfer of Red Sea islandsThe Times of Israel Shoukry meets US Congress delegation visiting Egypt - Daily News EgyptDaily News Egypt REVEALED: Egypt consulted Israel in Red Sea islands transferMiddle East Eye Middle East Monitor -i24news all 12 news articles »

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Egyptian Economy Making Slow, Tentative Progress - VOA News - Voice of America Fri, 10 Feb 2017 20:59:53 GMT

Voice of America

Egyptian Economy Making Slow, Tentative Progress - VOA News Voice of America The Egyptian economy has been showing signs of a slow, but painful recovery since a $12 billion loan from the World Bank, late last year, followed by a number ... and more »

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'The death road': A young Syrian mother's journey smuggled from Sudan to Egypt - The Independent Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:27:07 GMT

The Independent

'The death road': A young Syrian mother's journey smuggled from Sudan to Egypt The Independent There were 21 other people in the vehicle – seven of them children – making the treacherous desert journey from Sudan to Egypt. At just 25-years-old – and with her husband still trapped in Syria – Leen made the trip with Hala, 10, Abdullah, nine, and ... and more »

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Eliminating terror groups in Sinai a key priority for Egypt - Jerusalem Post Israel News Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:06:27 GMT

Jerusalem Post Israel News

Eliminating terror groups in Sinai a key priority for Egypt Jerusalem Post Israel News Conversations with security and diplomatic experts and insiders as well as with politicians and civil society activists in Cairo paint a clear picture of how the Sinai ulcer affects Egypt. It has led to closer cooperation with Israel, which some ... Israeli military shoots down rockets fired from EgyptWashington Post IS claims rocket fire at Israel resort from EgyptYahoo News Daesh claims it fired rockets at Israel's Eilat from EgyptKhaleej Times Daily Mail all 124 news articles »