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US Treasurer: US to provide $200 mn in economic aid to Egypt

US Treasurer: US to provide $200 mn in economic aid to Egypt

US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said the United States will provide Egypt US$200 million to support the economy, without specifying…
Egypt re-elected member of ITU Council

Egypt re-elected member of ITU Council

Egypt was re-elected member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) council during 2015- 2018 for the 14th time in Egypt’s…
Egypt court orders arrest of leading activist Abdel Fattah

Egypt court orders arrest of leading activist Abdel Fattah

An Egyptian court detained leading activist Alaa Abdel Fattah and 20 others on Monday pending a retrial on charges of…
Egypt to step up military trials after Sinai attack

Egypt to step up military trials after Sinai attack

Egypt expanded the jurisdiction of military courts on Monday to try civilians accused of attacking state facilities or blocking roads,…
Egypt decides not to renew trade agreement with Turkey

Egypt decides not to renew trade agreement with Turkey

The Transport Ministry has decided not to renew the "Ro-Ro" agreement with Turkey for transporting goods between both countries which…
Railways authority report shows decline in rail tractors number due to need for maintenance

Railways authority report shows decline in rail tractors number due to need for maintenance

A recent report issued by Egyptian railways authority in October showed decline in number of rail tractors by 40 percent,…
Arab League Chief: Israel stole around 80,000 Palestinian manuscripts

Arab League Chief: Israel stole around 80,000 Palestinian manuscripts

Arab League Chief Nabil al-Araby has called for unifying Arab efforts to retrieve the records that he claimed were stolen…
Palestinian President backs Egyptian measures on borders

Palestinian President backs Egyptian measures on borders

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed support toward measures taken by Egypt to confront terrorism in Sinai. "We stand beside Egypt,…
South Sudan dam will not affect Egypt: Minister

South Sudan dam will not affect Egypt: Minister

Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hossam Moghazy said he discussed with South Sudanese Minister of Electricity and Dams Jemma…
US Treasury Secretary discusses terrorism confrontation in Cairo

US Treasury Secretary discusses terrorism confrontation in Cairo

US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew arrived on Sunday for a two-day visit at Cairo coming from Washington. Topping a delegation, Lew…
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