US Rebuts Egypt’s Ferguson Remarks, Says Situation ‘Not Comparable’
In response to Egypt’s call for restraint regarding protests in Ferguson, United States, State Department Deputy…
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UN Security Council debates back Egypt’s peace initiative in Gaza Strip
The United Nations Security Council met on Tuesday for emergency debate over the Gaza crisis. Participants welcomed…
Egypt’s Ceasefire Proposal – Will it Gain Traction?
The Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian territory under Israeli occupation, has not abated.…
Egypt Defends itself at U.N. Amid Outcry over Jailing of Journalists
Egypt defended its judicial system at the United Nations on Wednesday amid a global outcry over the jailing of…
New anti-sexual Harassment Law Endorsed in Egypt
Egypt’s cabinet approved on Wednesday a new anti-sexual harassment law, Al-Ahram's Arabic website reported. The…
U.N. Chief Tells Egypt He Is Concerned by Mass Death Penalties
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed his strong concerns to Egypt on Wednesday over a court's sentencing of…
UN Chief Ban Condemns Deadly Attack on Egyptian Tourist Bus
The United Nations has strongly condemned the bombing of a bus carrying South Korean tourists which killed four and…
U.N. Chief Invites Iran to Geneva 2, Syria Opposition Threatens to Withdraw
Syria's political opposition said on Monday it will withdraw from international peace talks scheduled this week…
UN ‘Seriously Concerned’ over Egypt’s Crackdown on Dissent
UN chief Ban Ki-moon expressed unease Wednesday about the impact of Egypt’s new law which restricts assemblies…
Amnesty Acusses Egypt of ‘Illegally Detaining Syrian Refugees’
Syrian refugees in Egypt often face illegal detention or deportation, Amnesty International said on Thursday. The…