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Egyptian Parliament considers outlawing atheism - USA TODAY Thu, 04 Jan 2018 23:42:12 GMT

USA TODAY

Egyptian Parliament considers outlawing atheism USA TODAY It may soon be a criminal offense to be an atheist in Egypt. Shortly before New Year's Day, the Egyptian Parliament considered enacting a law that would make it illegal to profess no belief in God. It is already against Egyptian law to “insult” or ... Egypt's parliament takes serious actions to combat atheismEgypttoday Saudi Arabia, Egypt agree to boost parliamentary friendship committeeArab News all 4 news articles »

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Egypt: Sudan recalls its ambassador to consult amid spat - Washington Post Thu, 04 Jan 2018 20:57:17 GMT

Anadolu Agency

Egypt: Sudan recalls its ambassador to consult amid spat Washington Post CAIRO — Egypt says neighboring Sudan has recalled its ambassador in Cairo for consultations, the latest sign of rapidly deteriorating ties between the onetime allies. The Foreign Ministry says it learned of Khartoum's decision through its embassy in ... Sudan recalls its ambassador from Egypt amid tensionsReuters Sudan recalls ambassador to Egypt for talksXinhua Sudan recalls ambassador to Egypt for consultationsSudan Tribune Anadolu Agency all 12 news articles »

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Leila Amer: Egyptian singer arrested over video branded a 'moral ... - The Independent Thu, 04 Jan 2018 10:31:19 GMT

The Independent

Leila Amer: Egyptian singer arrested over video branded a 'moral ... The Independent A female pop singer has been arrested in Egypt less than a month after another was sentenced to two years in prison over a controversial music video. Leila Amer will detained for four days, according to reports, while authorities investigate her video ... Egypt singer held for 'inciting debauchery' in music videoBBC News Egypt detains female singer for video inciting debaucheryThe San Luis Obispo Tribune Egyptian singer arrested for 'inciting debauchery' in music videoMetro BBC News -Premium Times all 10 news articles »

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Egypt First - Foreign Affairs Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:44:44 GMT

Foreign Affairs

Egypt First Foreign Affairs In November 2017, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) launched an impulsive bid to isolate Iran by forcing the resignation of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri during a visit by the latter to Riyadh. The Crown Prince was counting on the ... and more »

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Egypt's top Islamic cleric has issued a fatwa against bitcoin - Quartz Thu, 04 Jan 2018 12:20:23 GMT

Quartz

Egypt's top Islamic cleric has issued a fatwa against bitcoin Quartz On the first day of this year, Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawki Allam rang in 2018 with a sternly worded fatwa (religious edict) that Bitcoin trades lead its users to “fraud, betrayal and ignorance”. Allam also said that terrorist and criminal groups can ... Egypt's Top Cleric Declares Bitcoin Trading 'Unlawful' | News ...Cointelegraph (Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain News) Egypt's Grand Mufti endorses Bitcoin trading banBBC News Egypt's Religious Leader: Crypto Trading Forbidden Under Islamic LawCoinDesk News24 -The New Arab -The Times of Israel -Ahram Online all 67 news articles »

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Salah's success offers hope in Egypt to fans and authorities - WTOP Thu, 04 Jan 2018 17:27:11 GMT

WTOP

Salah's success offers hope in Egypt to fans and authorities WTOP He also led Egypt's national team to this year's World Cup finals in Russia, the first time in nearly 30 years. At those packed street cafes, TV channels showing Lionel Messi's Barcelona and Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid — for years the subjects of ... Egypt's Mohamed Salah wins African Player of the YearUSA TODAY Mohamed Salah: Liverpool and Egypt forward named African Player of the YearBBC Sport Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah named African Player of the YearCNN africanews all 134 news articles »

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News Analysis: Turkey-Sudan island deal raises Egypt concerns: experts - Xinhua Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:34:12 GMT

Middle East Monitor

News Analysis: Turkey-Sudan island deal raises Egypt concerns: experts Xinhua CAIRO, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A recent deal to lease a Sudanese Red Sea island to Turkey for development raises Egypt's concerns amid Cairo's tense relations with Ankara and Khartoum either for political disagreement or border dispute, said Egyptian ... UAE-backed Egyptian forces arrive in EritreaMiddle East Monitor all 3 news articles »

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Family of Egypt jail hell Brit Laura Plummer issue direct plea to the country's President Sisi to 'find it in his ... - The Sun Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:27:00 GMT

The Sun

Family of Egypt jail hell Brit Laura Plummer issue direct plea to the country's President Sisi to 'find it in his ... The Sun ... a long shot and he's unlikely to intervene, but the president can pardon foreign prisoners. "He does it very rarely but when he has chosen to in the past he has done it on national holidays. "We're hoping he can find it in his heart to do the same ... Family of Laura Plummer issue mercy plea to Egyptian president to free her in emotional messageHull Daily Mail all 16 news articles »

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Sudan recalls its ambassador to Egypt for talks: Foreign Ministry - Reuters Thu, 04 Jan 2018 19:44:21 GMT

Sudan recalls its ambassador to Egypt for talks: Foreign Ministry Reuters Sudan recalls its ambassador to Egypt for talks: Foreign Ministry. Reuters Staff. 1 Min Read. KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan has recalled its ambassador from neighboring Egypt for consultations, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. The statement did not ...

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Egypt say 3 policemen killed in northern Sinai: officials - Fox News Thu, 04 Jan 2018 17:29:59 GMT

Deutsche Welle

Egypt say 3 policemen killed in northern Sinai: officials Fox News EL-ARISH, Egypt – Egyptian security officials say three policemen and a civilian have been killed in the restive northern Sinai peninsula where Islamic militants are active. The officials said on Thursday that the policemen, who were riding a car ... Egypt hangs 4 convicted militants, renews state of emergencyABC News Egypt extends state of emergency for three monthsDeutsche Welle Egypt hangs four convicted of deadly 2014 bomb attackReuters The Hindu all 48 news articles »