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Egypt's Foreign Minister blames Qatar for 'human suffering' in Syria, Libya - CNN International Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:03:47 GMT

CNN International

Egypt's Foreign Minister blames Qatar for 'human suffering' in Syria, Libya CNN International Egypt is part of a quartet of Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia boycotting Qatar over alleged ties to terrorism. The countries suspended diplomatic relations and cut off land, sea and air travel to Qatar in early June. Qatar has rejected those ... Egypt and Russia's Foreign Ministers Discuss QatarNew York Times Egypt blames Qatar for human suffering in Syria, LibyaDaily News & Analysis In phone call with Russian FM, Egypt's top diplomat affirms terror raps against QatarArab News Xinhua -TASS all 6 news articles »

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Egyptian Police Detain Uighurs and Deport Them to China - New York Times Fri, 07 Jul 2017 01:47:00 GMT

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Egyptian Police Detain Uighurs and Deport Them to China New York Times CAIRO — At least 12 Chinese nationals were deported and put on a flight to China late Thursday, and 22 more were detained for immediate deportation, three Egyptian aviation officials said. According to a Chinese student who said he was friends with ... Egypt arrests dozens of Chinese Uighur students: HRWeNCA HRW: Egypt arrests dozens of Chinese Uighur studentsFree Malaysia Today all 4 news articles »

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Egypt raises electricity prices by more than 40 percent - The Spokesman-Review Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:10:00 GMT

The Spokesman-Review

Egypt raises electricity prices by more than 40 percent The Spokesman-Review CAIRO – Egypt on Thursday raised electricity prices by more than 40 percent, its latest move on the road to lifting all subsidies and complying with demands by the International Monetary Fund for a $12 billion bailout loan. The hike, though widely ... Egypt raises electricity prices by up to 42 percentWashington Post Egypt hikes electricity prices by up to 42 percentafricanews Egypt reels from 2nd price hike in week as power subsidy cutGulf Times Reuters -The Daily Star -Egypt Independent all 15 news articles »

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Egyptian police said to detain Chinese Uighurs in wide sweep - ABC News Thu, 06 Jul 2017 11:11:00 GMT

Middle East Eye

Egyptian police said to detain Chinese Uighurs in wide sweep ABC News Chinese students from the Uighur ethnic minority have been detained in Egypt in a broad police sweep that has shaken the country's sizeable Uighur student and expatriate community, activists said Thursday. Egyptian police have detained scores of Uighur ... Egypt rounds up Uyghur Muslims at behest of Chinese governmentMiddle East Eye Egypt rounding up Uyghur students for deportationMiddle East Monitor all 7 news articles »

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Jellyfish invasion stirs debate over Egypt's Suez Canal - ABC News - ABC News Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:09:56 GMT

Daily Mail

Jellyfish invasion stirs debate over Egypt's Suez Canal - ABC News ABC News Swarms of jellyfish have descended on Egypt's northern coast, keeping vacationers out of the water and stirring debate over a recent expansion of the Suez ... Has expanding the Suez Canal caused a 'plague' of Jellyfish? Record numbers of stinging sea creatures revealedDaily Mail all 2 news articles »

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Egypt hikes electricity prices by more than 40% as demanded by IMF - Press TV Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:42:48 GMT

Press TV

Egypt hikes electricity prices by more than 40% as demanded by IMF Press TV Egypt has decided to raise electricity prices by more than 40 percent as demanded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in order to receive a $12 billion bailout loan. Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker said on Thursday the new charges would apply ... and more »

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Improving ties between Egypt and Hamas unsettle Palestinian politics - Reuters Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:50:01 GMT

Reuters

Improving ties between Egypt and Hamas unsettle Palestinian politics Reuters For much of the last decade, Egypt has joined Israel in enforcing a land, sea and air blockade of the Gaza Strip, a move to punish Hamas and its armed wing, which seized the territory in 2007 and has controlled it since. The situation has worsened in ... Hamas leader hails turning of 'new page' with EgyptThe Times of Israel If Gaza Doesn't Explode, Thank Egypt, the Qatari Crisis and Abbas' Biggest RivalHaaretz Sisi cancels Abbas visit to EgyptArutz Sheva all 108 news articles »

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Trump urges Qatar resolution in call with Egypt's Sisi - Politico Wed, 05 Jul 2017 15:56:15 GMT

Politico

Trump urges Qatar resolution in call with Egypt's Sisi Politico At its core, the diplomatic dispute between Qatar and its four neighboring countries Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and United Arab Emirates centers around Qatar's alleged funding for terrorist groups, which it denies. The Egyptian government — along ... Trump warns Egypt to observe sanctions against North KoreaWashington Examiner Egypt extends state of emergency as roadside bomb kills 3 policemenEyewitness News Egypt extends state of emergency after rise on terror attacks on ChristiansFirstpost Reuters -Al-Arabiya -Whitehouse.gov (press release) all 80 news articles »

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Egypt Unexpectedly Raises Interest Rates by 200 Basis Points - Bloomberg Thu, 06 Jul 2017 20:05:22 GMT

Bloomberg

Egypt Unexpectedly Raises Interest Rates by 200 Basis Points Bloomberg Egypt's central bank unexpectedly raised its benchmark interest rates by 200 basis points for the second time this year in an effort to control inflation after the government raised fuel and electricity prices. The Monetary Policy Committee, led by ... In surprise move, Egypt hikes key interest rates againNasdaq Egypt's central bank unexpectedly lifts rates by 200 basis pointsFinancial Times Egypt's central bank hikes key interest rates by 200 basis pointsAl-Arabiya Ahram Online all 6 news articles »

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Nigeria, Ghana fall in FIFA rankings; Egypt hold Africa's top spot - ESPN FC Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:17:18 GMT

ESPN FC

Nigeria, Ghana fall in FIFA rankings; Egypt hold Africa's top spot ESPN FC Egypt remain Africa's highest-ranked side in the latest edition of the FIFA world rankings, released on Thursday, while Nigeria and Ghana have dropped one place each. The Pharaohs were defeated in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in February, but ... and more »