Voice of America | Egypt Blocks HRW Site After Torture Report Voice of America Egypt blocked the website of Human Rights Watch one day after the organization released a report on systematic torture in the country's jails. Reuters attempted to access the website late Thursday but was unsuccessful. “Egyptian authorities keep ... Senate Panel Slashes Military Aid to Egypt HRW says torture in Egypt likely 'crime against humanity' Khashoggi: Defending what's happening in Egypt is disgraceful |
CNN | Report: Egypt security forces 'routinely torture political detainees' CNN (CNN) Egypt's police and National Security officers are carrying out widespread and systematic torture of political prisoners, which probably amounts to a crime against humanity, rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a report released Wednesday. HRW: Torture is 'systematic practice' in Egypt Egypt's security forces are enforcing 'torture assembly line' Rights Group Finds 'Assembly Line' of Torture in Egypt |
The Guardian | 'A great project for all Egyptians': Egypt to repair synagogue in city of eight Jews The Guardian Originally built in 1354, the Eliyahu Hanavi's grand facade and cavernous interior welcomed thousands of worshippers until the departure of Egypt's Jews after the creation of Israel. It then fell into into disrepair and water damage led to the collapse ... |
BBC Sport | 2018 World Cup: Egypt 'one step closer' to Russia BBC Sport Egypt midfielder Sam Morsy says the Pharaohs moved 'one step closer' to a first World Cup appearance since 1990 when beating Uganda 1-0 on Tuesday. The result in Alexandria allowed the hosts to leapfrog their rivals at the top of Group E. "We still ... Egypt, Tunisia close in on World Cup qualification; Algeria out Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah strikes to send Egypt top of qualifying Group E with crucial victory over Uganda Salah fires Egypt, Ghana cruise |
Al-Monitor | Controversial Egyptian professor, presidential candidate says she's being targeted Al-Monitor CAIRO — An English literature professor who plans to run for president of Egypt is being disciplined for teaching John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost" and posting on Facebook videos of herself dancing. Suez University instructor Mona Prince faces a ... |
CNBC | Egypt renewable energy projects get $210 million boost - CNBC.com CNBC The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced as much as $210 million in debt financing in order to "tap" the renewable energy potential of ... |
Egypt's foreign reserves rise slightly in August after July surge gulfnews.com Egypt has suffered a shortage of hard currency since tourists and foreign investors were driven away by a 2011 uprising. The shortage hampered the import-dependent country's ability to purchase from abroad and created a black market that kept much of ... |
Egypt Independent | Egypt illiteracy rates stand at 14.4% for males, 26% for females: CAPMAS Egypt Independent In a Thursday statement coinciding with World Literacy Day, CAPMAS added that Egypt's illiteracy rate declined to 14.4 percent for males and 26 percent for females. Illiteracy rates among young people — for people aged between 15 and 24 — declined by ... |
Muslims in Egypt are trying to preserve its Jewish heritage The Economist IN BUT a few years one of the world's oldest Jewish communities will have disappeared. No more than 20 Jews are thought to remain in Egypt, compared with at least 80,000 before the second world war. Half a dozen live in Cairo—four of them in care homes. |
African Independent | Egypt to produce 500000 cars per year with 5 bln USD investment African Independent Egypt's vision for the vehicle industry until the year 2022 includes the production of 500,000 cars per year. (File Picture: AP). Egypt's vision for the vehicle industry until the year 2022 includes the production of 500,000 cars per year, with its ... Egyptian economy witnessing remarkable development across all sectors: Kabil |