New York Times | Egypt's Sisi Fires Spy Chief as Shuffle of Top Aides Continues New York Times Three months ago, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt had three close advisers: his army chief, his spy boss and his chief of staff. Just one still has a job. On Thursday, he fired the spy chief, Khaled Fawzy, and replaced him with his chief of ... Egypt: Untamed Repression Egypt's Sisi appoints interim intelligence chief - state TV Sisi sacks Egypt's spy master days after embarrassing leaks | Middle ... |
Aljazeera.com | Yusuf al-Qaradawi sentenced to life in prison in Egypt | Qatar News ... Aljazeera.com An Egyptian military court has sentenced eight people to death, including four in absentia, for alleged involvement in acts of violence in 2015. Another 17 people were sentenced to life behind bars, including prominent Muslim scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi ... Egypt sentences Al-Qaradawi to life in prison for allegedly murdering |
Washington Post | Egypt raises 'extreme concern' about Nile dam with Ethiopia Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt's president on Thursday expressed his “extreme concern” to Ethiopia's visiting prime minister over the lack of progress in talks on the impact of a massive upstream dam that Egypt fears could cut into its vital share of the Nile ... Egypt, Ethiopia leaders say Nile dam must not ruin relations Egypt, Ethiopia look to avoid conflict over Nile dam Egypt, Ethiopia united against 'conflict' over Nile waters |
Newsweek | Mike Pence, Free My Family Imprisoned in Egypt Newsweek The new year is now upon us. Unfortunately, my mother and father weren't with me and my family to welcome in the new year, and we may not see them in 2018 without help from the White House. My parents, Ola and Hosam Khalaf, are two of the estimated 60 ... Ahead of Egypt Trip, Pence Urged to Press on Terrorism, Persecution of Christians and LGBT Community |
Voice of America | Pence Visit Showcases Dilemma Facing Egypt, Jordan Leaders Voice of America U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming visit to the Middle East comes at a time of intensely publicized friction between his administration and the Palestinian leadership, posing a dilemma for his Arab hosts - Egypt's president and Jordan's king ... |
In Egypt, Potential Candidates Prepare To Enter Presidential Race NPR Egypt has set the date of presidential elections for March 26. Candidates will be able to register to run starting on Saturday, but there are high barriers for entering the race and trying to replace the incumbent, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. NPR ... |
U.S. News & World Report | Russia Is Cozying Up to Egypt | World Report | US News U.S. News & World Report Pay attention to what's going on in the Middle East. Another aspirant withdraws from race for Egypt's presidency |
Egypttoday | Unstable weather hits Egypt on Thursday and Friday Egypttoday CAIRO - 18 January 2018: Egypt is expected to witness "unstable" weather on Thursday and Friday, Egypt's Meteological Authority warned, asserting that the weather would return to its normal conditions starting Saturday. Chairman of the Meteorological ... |
Egypttoday | Egypt starts $4B eurobonds promotion within days Egypttoday CAIRO - 18 January 2018: “Ministry of Finance is expected to start within days promoting the launch of $4 billion eurobonds which are scheduled to be issued abroad by mid-February,” governmental sources told Egypt Today. The sources added that the ... |
Newsweek | Egyptian Archaeologists Begin Search for Tutankhamun's Wife in the Valley of the Kings Newsweek Egyptian archaeologists have started the search for the wife of King Tutankhamun in an area known as the Valley of the Kings. The 18th century Pharaoh ruled Egypt between 1332 and 1323 B.C., during what is commonly known as the New Kingdom. But while ... Ancient Egypt mystery SOLVED? Secrets at burial site reveal ancient royal's INCEST history |