Reuters | UN rights boss says Egypt crackdown 'facilitates radicalisation' Reuters GENEVA U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein said on Monday that heavy-handed security measures by Egypt were fostering the very radicalisation it was looking to curb. Egypt last month was shaken by one of the bloodiest ... |
National Catholic Reporter (blog) | Pope Francis spreads wisdom in Egypt National Catholic Reporter (blog) In his whirlwind visit to Egypt over the weekend, Pope Francis gave several talks in many different settings, from his meeting with the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and other religious leaders at a conference dedicated to peace to a heartfelt engagement with ... Pope Francis Concludes Egypt Trip with Rejection of Fanaticism Pope Francis Raises Guilio Regeni's Case with Egypt's Al Sisi Pope Francis Preaches Tolerance While Celebrating Mass at Stadium in Egypt |
The New Arab | Egypt to pay Israeli firms $3bn after losing appeal The New Arab Following the deal's failure, an international court in 2016 ruled that Egyptian Natural Gas and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation should pay around $2 billion in compensation because the state-owned Israel Electric Corporation was forced to fuel ... |
Press TV | UN rights chief slams Turkey's post-coup purge, warns Egypt over crackdown Press TV The UN rights chief has criticized Turkey's large-scale dismissal of officials and mass arrests of people in the wake of the July 15 coup attempt, while warning Egypt about consequences of its heavy-handed crackdown on dissent. “It is highly unlikely ... |
TIME | Pope Francis Wraps Up 2-Day Visit to Egypt With Open-Air Mass TIME (CAIRO) Pope Francis wrapped up a brief but deeply symbolic visit to Egypt on Saturday with an open-air Mass for the country's tiny Catholic community, defying security concerns to show his support for the Christians of this Muslim majority Arab nation ... 'He brought his blessing to Egypt.' Pope Francis embraces Muslim leaders in two-day visit Pope Francis Winds Up Trip To Egypt The Pope in Egypt: Tiptoeing Through a Minefield |
Daily Mail | Gunmen kill three Egypt policemen in Cairo gun attack Daily Mail Unidentified gunmen attacked an Egyptian police convoy near the main ring road around Cairo, killing three officers and wounding five others, the interior ministry said early on Tuesday. "Armed elements riding in two vehicles approached a moving ... |
Voice of America | Muslim, Christian Leaders Denounce Terrorism at Egypt Peace ... Voice of America Muslim and Christian religious leaders who gathered for an international peace conference in Egypt this week denounced terrorism in the name of religion. Two militants killed in military raid in Sinai - Daily News Egypt Video shows Egypt tribesmen burn IS militant alive ISIS Militant Reportedly Burned Alive in Act of Revenge by Members of Bedouin Tribe in Egypt's Sinai |
The News International | Eat like an Egyptian The News International Egypt is the land of Cleopatra, ancient monuments, pyramids and Sphinx. But wait! You missed the best part of Egypt and that is its rich food and culture. The Egyptian cuisine and some of its recipes date back to 5000 years. What is interesting is that ... |
Aljazeera.com | Advocacy group demands Egypt free Al Jazeera journalist | Egypt ... Aljazeera.com US rights group asks UN to pressure Egypt to free Mahmoud Hussein as Egyptian authorities extend his detention. |
Anadolu Agency | Egypt denies plans to build military base in Eritrea Anadolu Agency An Egyptian military source has denied reports about planning to establish a military base in Eritrea. A Sudanese newspaper earlier claimed that Eritrea has accepted an Egyptian request to build a military base on its territory. The daily claimed Egypt ... |