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21 Dead as Egypt Minibus Topples into Canal

At least 21 people were killed on Saturday when the minibus they were travelling in toppled into a canal in northern Egypt's Nile River Delta region, prosecutors said. Dr. Sherif Makeen, a health ministry official, said three children were among the dead. In a statement, the ministry said the accident…

Asharq Al-Awsat

As leaders discuss climate, Egyptians bear brunt of a crackdown

As COP27 takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, activists face greater repression as a spotlight shines on their plight.

Al Jazeera

Russia and US to hold first nuclear talks since Ukraine war

Russia said it will hold talks with the U.S. from late November to early December in Cairo about inspections of atomic weapons sites under the New START treaty, a first step toward reviving broader arms-control talks suspended since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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U.S. President Biden praises Egypt for its stance on Ukraine and Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday praised Egypt for speaking up strongly on the war in Ukraine and said Cairo had been a key mediator in Gaza.

Reuters

Blind and abused street dog rescued from Egypt and brought to UK

Warda's shelter was unable to repair injuries she suffered while homeless

Wales Online

British woman flies disabled street dog 5,600km to loving home

Dog behaviourist Emma Mclean, 37, has managed to train her adopted pooch Warda so the former stray can join the family

The Independent UK

Russia downplays hopes for upcoming nuclear talks with U.S. in Egypt

Russia said on Friday it did not expect a quick breakthrough in talks with the United States on resuming nuclear arms inspections that it said would take place soon in Cairo.

Reuters

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Alaa-Abdel Fattah: Sunak ‘stresses UK’s deep concern’ to Egypt’s al-Sisi over jailed British activist

Sister of long-detained water striker has ‘pinned her hopes’ on new prime minister securing his release

The Independent UK

Climate summit desperate and delayed

Newsroom columnist Rod Oram reports from Egypt as the world gathers, again, to wrangle solutions to climate change

Newsroom.co.nz

US Rep. Sanford Bishop faces stiff challenge from GOP’s Chris West

CAIRO, Ga. — In order to win another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop needs voters like Mary Holt.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Searching for ties to the Middle East in my mother’s old photos

Among a stack of photos from my mother’s childhood is a black-and-white picture from when she was 7 or 8. She’s standing on the sunlit balcony of her family’s apartment in Cairo. Her face looks directly into the camera, half in shadow.

Los Angeles Times

Cairo, Dubai and London Heathrow lead busiest air routes as Asia flights slump

Top two international air routes both serve Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Gap Shrinks between Egypt's Official, Black Market Dollar Prices

The gap between the official and black market price of dollars in Egypt has narrowed significantly since the central bank announced a flexible exchange rate policy. On Thursday, Cairo announced a $3 billion International Monetary Fund deal with a commitment to a “durably flexible exchange rate regime.” The central bank…

Asharq Al-Awsat

COP27: Nobel Prize winners demand Egypt free political prisoners

Nobel Literature laureates urge world leaders to pressure Cairo to free dissidents ahead of the COP27 summit.

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Egyptian regime criticized as climate activist arrested in run-up to Cop27

Concern over country’s human rights record after Indian Ajit Rajagopal arrested on walk to raise awareness about climate crisis

Al Jazeera

Egypt detains Indian activist on climate march ahead of COP27

Ajit Rajagopal was detained together with a lawyer as he walked to COP27 holding a ‘March For Our Planet’ banner.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU to Cooperate with Egypt to Limit Illegal Migration from Libya

The European Union, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the French CIVIPOL agreed on a package of measures to enhance cooperation between the EU and Egypt to address illegal migration. The EU signed an agreement with Egypt on Sunday for the first phase of an 80-million-euro border management program,…

The Conversation

Podcasting in Egypt - how feminist activism has emerged through shared stories

After more than a decade of teaching audio production to my college students in Cairo, it finally dawned on me that podcasts themselves can serve as teaching tools that highlight lessons in Egyptian society. I realised this because so many of my female students selected feminist topics or took feminist…

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Reuters

EU funds border control deal in Egypt with migration via Libya on rise

The European Union signed an agreement with Egypt on Sunday for the first phase of an 80 million-euro border management programme, a statement from the EU delegation in Cairo said, at a time when Egyptian migration to Europe has been rising.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Türkiye Arrests Brotherhood Journalists in Attempt to Accelerate Normalization with Egypt

The Turkish authorities arrested 34 Muslim Brotherhood members who called for protests in Egypt on Nov.

France 24

Film show: 'Boy from Heaven' explores the dark forces at work in Egyptian society

Film critic Lisa Nesselson tells us why Tarek Saleh's "Boy from Heaven" had her gripped. The movie follows a young student caught up in the collusion of religion and politics in contemporary Cairo. We also look at the touching and tragic study of friendship in Lukas Dhont's award-winning feature "Close".…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Africa Awaits Promised Renaissance

On the eastern bank of the river Congo lies Kinshasa, Africa’s third largest capital city after Cairo and Lagos. Kinshasa had long been billed as one of the top cities that would lead Africa’s renaissance, which now appears even more out of reach than before due to massive debts and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Demands Intl Support, Ethiopia Insists on African Solution to GERD Dispute

The difference in views between Ethiopia and Egypt on how to break the deadlock in talks on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has once again emerged. While Addis Ababa wants the African Union’s “unproductive” sponsorship of the negotiations, Egypt demands the support of the international community to resolve the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Ready to Pump Natural Gas to Lebanon

Egypt confirmed its commitment and readiness to pump natural gas "immediately" to Lebanon as soon as the procedures related to the start of exporting and receiving Egyptian gas to Lebanese territory are completed. During a meeting with Lebanese caretaker Minister of Energy and Water Walid Fayyad in Cairo, Egyptian Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Supports Saudi Arabia’s Position on OPEC+ Decision

Egypt stressed on Monday its support to Saudi Arabia’s position on the recent OPEC+ decision, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said it was following closely and with interest the reactions to the decision. It added that Cairo support Riyadh's position in explaining the technical considerations of…

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