New York Times | Tapes Reveal Egyptian Leaders' Tacit Acceptance of Jerusalem Move New York Times As President Trump moved last month to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, an Egyptian intelligence officer quietly placed phone calls to the hosts of several influential talk shows in Egypt. “Like all our Arab brothers,” Egypt would denounce ... Egypt hosts 'told to convince viewers' over Jerusalem REPORT: Egypt publicly condemned Trump's Jerusalem decision while accepting it behind closed doors Egypt Promotes Jerusalem as Israeli Capital in Secret Calls |
FRANCE 24 | Egypt's el-Sissi attends Christmas Mass amid tight security Washington Post CAIRO — In a show of solidarity with Egypt's embattled Christians, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi Saturday made a symbolic appearance at an Orthodox Christmas Mass in a new cathedral as tens of thousands of soldiers and police deployed outside ... Egypt's Copts celebrate Christmas after year marred by violence Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas amid tight security Egypt's Sisi attends Coptic Christmas celebration amid tight security |
Aljazeera.com | UN rights office raises alarm over Egypt executions | News | Al Jazeera Aljazeera.com The United Nations human rights office has expressed "deep shock" and concern over the reported executions of 20 people in Egypt over the past two weeks. Due process and fair trial guarantees appear to have been disregarded, the UN High Commissioner ... UN Denounces Execution of 20 Men in Egypt UN slams Egypt for executions |
The Guardian | Australians among those involved in Egypt hot air balloon crash The Guardian One person, a tourist from South Africa, died, an Egypt health ministry official said. An Argentinian and two French tourists were among those being treated in hospital. A number of other tourists were also taken to Luxor International hospital and ... Hot Air Balloon Crash in Egypt Leaves 1 Tourist Dead and 7 Injured Egypt balloon crash at Luxor resort kills tourist 1 dead, 12 tourists injured in Egypt hot air balloon crash |
The Guardian | Egypt hot air balloon crash: four held over incident that injured Australians The Guardian Egypt hot air balloon crash: four held over incident that injured Australians. Balloon's pilot, airport's director and two officials from company that owned the balloon detained pending investigation. The scene of the hot air balloon crash near Luxor ... Alice Springs woman injured in Egypt balloon crash 'I'll never set foot in a hot air balloon ever again': Australian holidaymakers survive terrifying crash that killed ... Egypt detains 4 people after hot air balloon crash |
The Sun | Husband of Brit Laura Plummer jailed in Egypt for smuggling illegal painkillers is 'already married with kids' The Sun Husband of Brit Laura Plummer jailed in Egypt for smuggling illegal painkillers is 'already married with kids'. Omar Saad became the 33-year-old's first boyfriend after the pair met at a Hilton hotel in Sharm el Sheikh where he was working as a ... Family of British drug trafficker jailed in Egypt hope for presidential pardon |
Aljazeera.com | Egypt's Salah wins African Footballer of the Year prize Aljazeera.com Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has capped the most successful period of his career by winning the 2017 African player of the year award. Following a record number of votes, the Liverpool star was awarded the Confederation of African Football Player of the ... Internet confusion after Egypt footballer wins Africa award Egyptian soccer star Mohamed Salah named African Player of the Year Salah's success offers hope in Egypt to fans and authorities |
Newsweek | Egypt Could Make Atheism Illegal Amid Harsh Crackdown on ... Newsweek Blasphemy is already illegal in Egypt, and people are frequently arrested for insulting or defaming religion under the country's strict laws. The newly proposed rule would make it illegal for people not to believe in God, even if they don't talk about ... Egypt parliament moves to criminalize 'lack of belief in God ... |
BBC News | Egypt singer held for 'inciting debauchery' in music video BBC News An Egyptian judge has extended the detention of a female singer charged with "inciting debauchery" after her music video sparked controversy. Laila Amer was arrested on Tuesday after a lawyer filed a complaint. The video for Bos Omak (Look At Your ... Egypt detains female singer for video inciting debauchery Leila Amer: Egyptian singer arrested over video branded a 'moral disaster' by conservative lawyer Egyptian singer arrested for 'inciting debauchery' in music video |
Deutsche Welle | Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi gears up for re-election Deutsche Welle Egypt's leadership will do everything it can to ensure el-Sissi is re-elected. The country's state-run media is poised to begin its blanket coverage of the president. Once the official election date is announced, the media will commence its daily ... |