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Egypt imprisoned me for defending human rights. But I haven't lost hope. - Washington Post Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:50:52 GMT

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Egypt imprisoned me for defending human rights. But I haven't lost hope.
Washington Post
Aya Hijazi is an Egyptian American social activist. She was imprisoned in Egypt and acquitted after nearly three years in detention. If you asked me to name my life's accomplishment, I would answer with one word: Belady (“my country”). Belady ...

Egypt lures back investors with higher rates, quickening growth - CNBC Sun, 20 Aug 2017 19:01:00 GMT

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Egypt lures back investors with higher rates, quickening growth
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Amid civil conflict, terrorist violence and regional troubles, Egypt is re-emerging as a destination for global investors flocking to big money plays.

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Cultural appropriation complaints quash Egypt-themed frat party at the University of Michigan - Washington Examiner Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:05:16 GMT

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Cultural appropriation complaints quash Egypt-themed frat party at the University of Michigan
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A University of Michigan fraternity is groveling to progressive student activists after condemnations of their Egypt-themed party led them to cancel the event. In a Facebook description as innocent as it was brief, the brothers of Delta Sigma Phi ...
Delta Sig Phi's Ancient Egyptian themed party cancelled due to backlashThe Michigan Daily

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Egypt Reportedly Set to Reopen Its Gaza Crossing on Regular Basis in September - Haaretz Tue, 22 Aug 2017 02:09:37 GMT

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Egypt Reportedly Set to Reopen Its Gaza Crossing on Regular Basis in September
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The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is expected to reopen on a regular basis in September, after the Muslim holiday of Id al-Adha. Palestinian sources in the Gaza Strip have reported over the past 10 days that Egypt decided to ...

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In Blow to Iran, Egypt Becomes Surprise New Player in Syria - Haaretz Mon, 21 Aug 2017 04:12:05 GMT

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In Blow to Iran, Egypt Becomes Surprise New Player in Syria
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Russian premier Vladimir Putin and President of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi visit Moskva missile cruiser, August 12, 2014. Russian Presidential Press and Information Office via Wikimedia Commons ...

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Bizarre 18th century Jewish items seized from archaeology smuggler in Egypt - The Times of Israel Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:58:20 GMT

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Bizarre 18th century Jewish items seized from archaeology smuggler in Egypt
The Times of Israel
A collection of 18th century Jewish items was seized from archaeology smugglers by Egyptian authorities late last week in a joint operation between the Hurghada Ports Authority and the Egyptian Ports Antiquities Unit of the Ministry of Antiquities.
Authorities spoils attempts of smuggling rare ancient relics outside EgyptDaily News Egypt

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Shell to Mull Buying Israeli, Cyprus Gas for Egypt Plant - Bloomberg - Bloomberg Sun, 20 Aug 2017 13:34:45 GMT

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Shell to Mull Buying Israeli, Cyprus Gas for Egypt Plant - Bloomberg
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Royal Dutch Shell Plc is seeking creative solutions to bring gas from Israel and Cyprus to market, a step that could help turn the Mediterranean region into a ...
Shell 'to buy Israeli gas' for Egypt marketThe New Arab
Shell in Talks to Pump Israeli and Cypriot Natural Gas to EgyptAlgemeiner

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Egypt officials: Militants kill soldier, policeman in Sinai - Minneapolis Star Tribune Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:46:01 GMT

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Egypt officials: Militants kill soldier, policeman in Sinai
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EL-ARISH, Egypt — Egyptian security officials say a soldier and a policeman have been killed in separate attacks by suspected Islamic militants in the turbulent north of the Sinai Peninsula. The officials say that along with the killed soldier, five ...
Militants kill Egyptian soldier, policeman in Sinai PeninsulaPress TV

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Egypt may reject Romanian wheat as trade reforms hang in the balance - Daily Mail Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:57:00 GMT

Egypt may reject Romanian wheat as trade reforms hang in the balance
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Egypt scrapped its zero-ergot policy last year and brought it into line with international standards to win back suppliers to its state tenders. It also stopped sending Egyptian government quarantine inspectors abroad to check on grain and started ...

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Egypt Media Roundup (August 21) - Jadaliyya Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:17:45 GMT

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Egypt Media Roundup (August 21)
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[This is a roundup of news articles and other materials circulating on Egypt and reflects a wide variety of opinions. It does not reflect the views of the Egypt Page Editors or of Jadaliyya. You may send your own recommendations for inclusion in each ...