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Egypt Blocks HRW Site After Torture Report - Voice of America Fri, 08 Sep 2017 01:07:13 GMT

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 EgyptU.S. News & World Report HRW says torture in Egypt likely 'crime against humanity'News24 Khashoggi: Defending what's happening in Egypt is disgracefulMiddle East Monitor Al-Monitor -The Hindu -MFA China all 38 news articles »

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Report: Egypt security forces 'routinely torture political detainees' - CNN Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:12:12 GMT

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 EgyptAljazeera.com Egypt's security forces are enforcing 'torture assembly line'The Guardian Rights Group Finds 'Assembly Line' of Torture in EgyptBloomberg BBC News -Human Rights Watch all 153 news articles »

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'A great project for all Egyptians': Egypt to repair synagogue in city of eight Jews - The Guardian Wed, 06 Sep 2017 06:43:00 GMT

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 ...

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2018 World Cup: Egypt 'one step closer' to Russia - BBC Sport Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:43:43 GMT

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 outESPN FC Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah strikes to send Egypt top of qualifying Group E with crucial victory over UgandaDaily Mail Salah fires Egypt, Ghana cruiseSuperSport ESPN FC -New Vision -Express.co.uk -KingFut all 111 news articles »

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Controversial Egyptian professor, presidential candidate says she's being targeted - Al-Monitor Thu, 07 Sep 2017 22:24:46 GMT

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 ...

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Egypt renewable energy projects get $210 million boost - CNBC.com - CNBC Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:55:00 GMT

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 ... and more »

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Egypt's foreign reserves rise slightly in August after July surge - gulfnews.com Thu, 07 Sep 2017 12:24:00 GMT

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 ...

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Egypt illiteracy rates stand at 14.4% for males, 26% for females: CAPMAS - Egypt Independent Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:09:00 GMT

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 ... and more »

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Muslims in Egypt are trying to preserve its Jewish heritage - The Economist Tue, 05 Sep 2017 17:30:59 GMT

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.

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Egypt to produce 500000 cars per year with 5 bln USD investment - African Independent Thu, 07 Sep 2017 17:03:58 GMT

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: KabilDaily News Egypt all 2 news articles »