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Copts attacked: Can Egypt resist ISIS incitement of sectarian strife? - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:22:00 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Copts attacked: Can Egypt resist ISIS incitement of sectarian strife? Christian Science Monitor April 13, 2017 Amman, Jordan—When the Islamic State attacked two Egyptian Coptic churches, killing 45 people on Palm Sunday, it not only threatened Christians but sought to put all Egyptians on notice it was bringing sectarian carnage to Egypt. 'He Was My Everything': Portraits of Grief After Egypt Church BlastsTIME Egypt State TV IDs Tanta Church Suicide BomberVoice of America Bishop says state of emergency not enough to protect Egypt's CoptsReuters BBC News -National Catholic Reporter (blog) -The Straits Times all 375 news articles »

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Filming Egypt after the revolution: 'An extra was stabbed, a car was ... - The Guardian Thu, 13 Apr 2017 16:48:00 GMT

The Guardian

Filming Egypt after the revolution: 'An extra was stabbed, a car was ... The Guardian Mohamed Diab's movie Clash is set entirely in a Cairo police van during a riot in the wake of Mohamed Morsi's election. And, he says, things got a little out of ... and more »

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Egypt is in a state of emergency. Here's what that means for its ... - Washington Post Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:03:13 GMT

Washington Post

Egypt is in a state of emergency. Here's what that means for its ... Washington Post The latest declaration is a message to the sprawling Egyptian state apparatus to get on board with the new regime. Mixed reactions grips Egypt's emergency law | Africanewsafricanews all 5 news articles »

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Egypt lawyer gets 10 years, social media ban for Facebook posts - BBC News Thu, 13 Apr 2017 15:53:42 GMT

BBC News

Egypt lawyer gets 10 years, social media ban for Facebook posts BBC News Human rights groups have condemned the 10-year jail term given to an Egyptian lawyer for criticising the government. Amnesty International called the conviction of Mohamed Ramadan over online posts a "blatant assault on freedom", and proof that ... Egypt: 10-year prison term for insulting President an outrageous assault on freedom of expressionAmnesty International Five year social media ban for Egyptian rights lawyerThe New Arab all 7 news articles »

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After deadly bombings, Egypt's state of emergency reassures some but strikes fear in others - Los Angeles Times Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:01:08 GMT

Los Angeles Times

After deadly bombings, Egypt's state of emergency reassures some but strikes fear in others Los Angeles Times A day after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi ordered a state of emergency following two deadly church bombings, militants in the Sinai Peninsula fired a rocket into Israel on Monday, casting doubt on the president's ability to counter a growing ... Attacks Show ISIS' New Plan: Divide Egypt by Killing ChristiansNew York Times Egypt on edge as Christians bury dead from church attacksLA Daily News ISIS Claims Responsibility For Deadly Church Blasts In EgyptCBS New York NPR -CNN -Washington Post -New York Times all 2,020 news articles »

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Egypt lawyer sentenced to ten years in prison over Facebook post - Deutsche Welle Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:02:14 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Egypt lawyer sentenced to ten years in prison over Facebook post Deutsche Welle Egypt lawyer sentenced to ten years in prison over Facebook post. An Alexandria court has sentenced a lawyer to ten years in prison and five years of house arrest for a Facebook post that allegedly insulted the Egyptian president. Amnesty International ... Egypt lawyer gets 10 years for Facebook postgulfnews.com Egyptian lawyer sentenced to 10 years in jail for Facebook postMiddle East Eye all 4 news articles »

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How Egypt's Shunned Jews Found A Warm Welcome In Brazil - Forward Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:05:00 GMT

Forward

How Egypt's Shunned Jews Found A Warm Welcome In Brazil Forward I have lived in four countries on four continents — Egypt, Brazil, France, and the United States — where I spoke four different languages: Arabic, Portuguese, French, and English. With each move, not only did I grow as a person, I also worked ...

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Egypt, Saudi Ulema Council speak out against terrorism - Economic Times Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:48:00 GMT

Economic Times

Egypt, Saudi Ulema Council speak out against terrorism Economic Times NEW DELHI: India has found key allies in the Arab World which have been traditionally close to Pakistan but have lent their support to India's stand against the neighbour's selective approach in fighting terror. Egypt has joined ranks with India and ... and more »

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Egypt: Confirm Detention of Missing Palestinians - Human Rights Watch Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:04:23 GMT

Human Rights Watch

Egypt: Confirm Detention of Missing Palestinians Human Rights Watch (Jerusalem) – Egyptian authorities should immediately disclose whether they are or were holding four Palestinian men from Gaza affiliated with Hamas whose whereabouts are unknown, Human Rights Watch said today in a letter to Interior Minister Magdy ... Rights group implores Egypt to admit kidnapping Hamas operativesThe Times of Israel all 171 news articles »

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Egypt imposes sugar export tariff - Independent Online Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:54:05 GMT

Independent Online

Egypt imposes sugar export tariff Independent Online Cairo - Egypt will impose a sugar export tariff of 3 000 Egyptian pounds ($165.47) per tonne, the state's official gazette said on Thursday. Egypt expects to produce about 2.4 million tonnes of sugar from its harvest this year, less than the roughly 3 ... Egypt imposes sugar export tariff of 3000 pounds per tonneAl-Arabiya all 2 news articles »