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Hamas agrees with Egypt on tighter border security - Aljazeera.com Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:36:22 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Hamas agrees with Egypt on tighter border security Aljazeera.com Egypt has reportedly offered to provide electricity to Gaza to relieve part of its humanitarian crisis in return for Hamas agreeing to several security measures. The Hamas delegation, headed by the movement's new Prime Minister Yahya Sinwar, returned ... Israel in Talks With Egypt, Europeans in Bid to Solve Gaza Electricity CrisisHaaretz Israel said in talks with Egypt, EU in bid to avert Gaza electricity crisisThe Times of Israel Israel in talks with Egypt and EU over Gaza electricity crisisi24NEWS (press release) (registration) all 198 news articles »

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Despite Public Outcry, Egypt to Transfer Islands to Saudi Arabia - New York Times Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:46:18 GMT

Reuters

Despite Public Outcry, Egypt to Transfer Islands to Saudi Arabia New York Times CAIRO — The fate of Tiran and Sanafir, a pair of small, barren islands in the Red Sea, is one of the most politically sensitive issues facing Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Since Mr. Sisi announced a plan to hand the islands to Saudi Arabia ... Egypt Lawmakers Approve Deal Giving Islands to Saudi ArabiaU.S. News & World Report Egypt's parliament approves Red Sea islands transfer to Saudi ArabiaReuters Egypt's parliament approves islands deal to Saudi ArabiaBBC News The Jerusalem Post all 102 news articles »

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Egypt scraps $100k limit on FX transfers - Financial Times Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:32:00 GMT

Financial Times

Egypt scraps $100k limit on FX transfers Financial Times The Central Bank of Egypt has scrapped controls placing limits on currency transfers abroad, as the country's long-running foreign currency shortage eases. Individuals will no longer be restricted to a maximum of $100,000, once a year. A shortage of ... In long-awaited move, Egypt central bank scraps currency transfer limitReuters Egypt Lifts Limits on Money Transfers as Dollar Crunch EasesBloomberg all 4 news articles »

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5 Egyptian Multi-Millionaires You Should Know - Forbes Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:56:43 GMT

Forbes

5 Egyptian Multi-Millionaires You Should Know Forbes Egypt is home to the largest population of millionaires in Africa after South Africa and Nigeria. Apart from the easily recognizable names like Naguib Sawiris, and Mohamed Mansour, there are other less recognizable Egyptian businessmen who have built ...

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Egypt debates ban on giving newborns 'Western' names - Fox News Wed, 14 Jun 2017 20:58:41 GMT

Fox News

Egypt debates ban on giving newborns 'Western' names Fox News Egyptian Parliament's Complaints and Suggestions Committee met yesterday to discuss the possibility of banning 'Western' names for newborn babies. The idea was introduced by lawmaker Bedier Abdel-Aziz. Abdel-Aziz's reasoning was that names such as ... and more »

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Egypt censors websites as el-Sissi seeks investors - ABC News Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:20:47 GMT

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Egypt censors websites as el-Sissi seeks investors ABC News German Chancellor Angela Merkel, right, welcomes the President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, left, for a meeting at the chancellery as part of the 'G20 Africa Partnership – Investing in a Common Future' conference in Berlin, Germany, Monday, June 12 ... Dozens of news sites blocked as Egypt ramps up digital censorshipAmnesty International Egypt bans scores of news websites in growing censorship crackdownReuters Just days after tech community abandons plans to punish internet shutdowns… Egypt goes censorship crazyThe Register Egypt Independent -International Business Times UK all 32 news articles »

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US steps up security for U19 basketball tournament in Egypt - WSIL-TV 3 Southern Illinois - WSIL TV Wed, 14 Jun 2017 06:43:47 GMT

Lexington Herald Leader

US steps up security for U19 basketball tournament in Egypt - WSIL-TV 3 Southern Illinois WSIL TV When he leads the U.S. basketball team into the Under-19 World Cup for men, they will travel to Egypt, home to enough violence lately that the Americans considered not going to defend their title. Calipari spoke to parents seeking answers he didn't ... Calipari on taking USA team to Egypt: 'If I wasn't comfortable, I wouldn't go'Lexington Herald Leader Kentucky Basketball: John Calipari says USA Basketball has addressed safety concerns in EgyptSECcountry.com all 31 news articles »

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Egypt bans Medium as media crackdown widens - Aljazeera.com Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:57:25 GMT

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Egypt bans Medium as media crackdown widens Aljazeera.com Egypt has banned at least 62 websites since it began a crackdown on online media more than two weeks ago, a local rights group has said. The Association for Freedom of Thought and Expression (AFTE), which has been tracking affected sites since May 24, ... Egypt bans dozens of independent news websitesEngadget all 9 news articles »

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Egypt threatens to JAIL parents who give their children Western names such as Mark and Lara because 'abandoning ... - Daily Mail Wed, 14 Jun 2017 09:41:53 GMT

Daily Mail

Egypt threatens to JAIL parents who give their children Western names such as Mark and Lara because 'abandoning ... Daily Mail Parents in Egypt could soon be sentenced to six months in jail for giving their children 'Western' names such as 'Mark', 'Lara' and 'Sam'. A draft law banning the use of 'foreign names' was introduced by MP Bedier Abdel Aziz and discussed by his ... and more »

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Egypt needs to improve rule of law, freedoms to attract investors - Germany - Independent Online Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:00:42 GMT

Independent Online

Egypt needs to improve rule of law, freedoms to attract investors - Germany Independent Online BERLIN,- Egypt needs to strengthen its rule of law and allow greater religious freedom if it wants to attract more foreign investment, its top trading partner Germany said on Monday. Egypt's improved security after years of turmoil and an Islamist ... Egypt's Sisi voices support for Iraq's war on terrorismAnadolu Agency all 6 news articles »