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Egypt's spat with Qatar is a 'matter of principle' - CNBC Fri, 16 Jun 2017 05:40:20 GMT

CNBC

Egypt's spat with Qatar is a 'matter of principle' CNBC The ongoing political rift between Qatar and Arab governments is "a matter of principle", said Egypt's Minister of Finance Amr El-Garhy. Regarding Egypt's economy, El-Garhy was optimistic that inbound tourism would soon recover and reaffirmed ... and more »

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Egypt weightlifting doping scandal deepens as new cases revealed - Reuters Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:03:55 GMT

BarBend (blog)

Egypt weightlifting doping scandal deepens as new cases revealed Reuters Egypt faces the possibility of being banned from weightlifting for up to two years by the sport's governing body after another five teenagers, including two girls aged 14, tested positive for steroids -- a charge the head of the national ... Egypt May Face Lengthy Ban and Fine Over Teenage Doping ScandalBarBend (blog) all 3 news articles »

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Egypt lawmakers approve deal giving islands to Saudi Arabia - The Philadelphia Tribune Fri, 16 Jun 2017 04:18:14 GMT

The Philadelphia Tribune

Egypt lawmakers approve deal giving islands to Saudi Arabia The Philadelphia Tribune CAIRO — In defiance of a court ruling, Egypt's parliament voted on to ratify a disputed 2016 agreement that would transfer two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia. The vote, in which lawmakers in favor were asked to stand up, came shortly after ... Egypt arrests dozens ahead of proposed island protestsAljazeera.com Egypt police disburse small protests against islands dealWashington Post Egypt arrests dozens ahead of proposed protestsABC News U.S. News & World Report -Reuters -The New Arab all 44 news articles »

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Egypt: Seven men facing imminent execution after being tortured in custody - Amnesty International Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:25:59 GMT

Egypt: Seven men facing imminent execution after being tortured in custody Amnesty International The Egyptian authorities must immediately stop the imminent executions of seven men sentenced to death in two grossly unfair trials, said Amnesty International calling on them to refer the case to the senior judges at Egypt's highest appeals court, the ...

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Egypt lifts limit on foreign currency transfers - Seattle Times Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:14:00 GMT

Sacramento Bee

Egypt lifts limit on foreign currency transfers Seattle Times CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's central bank says it has lifted a $100,000 annual cap for foreign currency transfers abroad, signaling progress toward easing a dollar shortage and potentially strengthening investor confidence. Egypt set the cap in early 2011 ... Egypt lifts limit on foreign currency transfers | The Sacramento BeeSacramento Bee Egypt's Central Bank Removes Limits on Currency TransfersEgyptian Streets all 10 news articles »

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Despite Public Outcry, Egypt to Transfer Islands to Saudi Arabia - New York Times Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:47:40 GMT

New York Times

Despite Public Outcry, Egypt to Transfer Islands to Saudi Arabia New York Times The islands of Tiran, foreground, and Sanafir, which sit between Egypt's Sinai Peninsula and Saudi Arabia. Egypt has moved to transfer them to the Saudis. Credit Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. CAIRO — The fate of Tiran and Sanafir, a pair of ... Egypt lawmakers approve island transfer to Saudi ArabiaAljazeera.com Egypt's parliament approves Red Sea islands transfer to Saudi ArabiaReuters Egypt's parliament approves islands deal to Saudi ArabiaBBC News Financial Times -The Jerusalem Post all 114 news articles »

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UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt clarify ban on Qatari airlines - gulfnews.com Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:20:00 GMT

gulfnews.com

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt clarify ban on Qatari airlines gulfnews.com ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Arab Republic of Egypt have affirmed that the measures they have taken against the State of Qatar are within their sovereign and legal rights in line with the ... Qatar blockade should be extended to Turkey, Egypt's Sisi suggestsDaily Sabah Turkish opposition party head slams Egyptian presidentAnadolu Agency all 210 news articles »

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As Qatar Crisis Rages, Egypt Gets Closer to Hamas - Haaretz Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:15:24 GMT

Haaretz

As Qatar Crisis Rages, Egypt Gets Closer to Hamas Haaretz Samir Ghattas, head of Middle East Forum for Strategic Studies in Egypt, has no doubts whatsoever. “The understandings between the Hamas delegation on one side and the Egyptian intelligence chief and Mohammed Dahlan on the other are a balloon with ... Egypt calls on Hamas to resolve issue of Israeli soldiers held hostageMiddle East Monitor all 250 news articles »

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

Financial Times

Egypt scraps $100k limit on FX transfers - Financial Times 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. and more »

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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 all 285 news articles »