- US names envoy to combat anti-Semitism, warns of rising incidents Reuters - 4 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism as a new State Department report warned about incidents in Venezuela, Egypt and Iran. Secretary of State John Kerry named Ira Forman, a long time director of the National Jewish Democratic Council, as special …
U.S. says concerned with charges against Egyptian journalists Reuters - 7 hrs agoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday expressed concern over defamation charges brought against two Egyptian journalists critical of President Mohamed Mursi and called on the government to … More »U.S. says concerned with charges against Egyptian journalists
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday expressed concern over defamation charges brought against two Egyptian journalists critical of President Mohamed Mursi and called on the government to condemn actions that stifle freedom of expression. Public Prosecutor Talaat Ibrahim, appointed by Mursi in November, ordered …
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi meets with U.N.-Arab League Syria mediator Lakhdar Brahimi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr in Cairo Reuters - 7 hrs agoEgypt's President Mohamed Mursi (R) meets with U.N.-Arab League Syria mediator Lakhdar Brahimi (C) and Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr (L) at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May … More »Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi meets with U.N.-Arab League Syria mediator Lakhdar Brahimi and Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr in Cairo
Egypt's President Mohamed Mursi (R) meets with U.N.-Arab League Syria mediator Lakhdar Brahimi (C) and Egypt's Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr (L) at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo May 20, 2013 in this picture provided by the Egyptian presidency. Egyptian Presidency/Handout via Reuters (EGYPT - Tags: POLITICS …
Egyptian border policemen protesting the kidnapping of their colleagues last week, and others are seen at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - 7 hrs agoEgyptian border policemen protesting the kidnapping of their colleagues last week, and others are seen at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May … More »Egyptian border policemen protesting the kidnapping of their colleagues last week, and others are seen at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
Egyptian border policemen protesting the kidnapping of their colleagues last week, and others are seen at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai …
An Egyptian border policeman displays pictures of four of their colleagues who were kidnapped last Thursday, during a protest at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. Arabic reads, "Photos and names of kidnapped soldiers in Rafah border crossing and their hometowns ." (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - 7 hrs agoAn Egyptian border policeman displays pictures of four of their colleagues who were kidnapped last Thursday, during a protest at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, … More »An Egyptian border policeman displays pictures of four of their colleagues who were kidnapped last Thursday, during a protest at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. Arabic reads, "Photos and names of kidnapped soldiers in Rafah border crossing and their hometowns ." (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
An Egyptian border policeman displays pictures of four of their colleagues who were kidnapped last Thursday, during a protest at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed …
Egyptian border policemen man positions at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai, Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - 7 hrs agoEgyptian border policemen man positions at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 … More »Egyptian border policemen man positions at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai, Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
Egyptian border policemen man positions at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai, Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants …
Egypt: Security beefed up in Sinai after abduction AP - 7 hrs agoCAIRO (AP) — Dozens of Egyptian troops and armored vehicles moved into Sinai Monday as the government beefed up security in the volatile peninsula after the abduction of six policemen and a border guard … More »Egypt: Security beefed up in Sinai after abduction
CAIRO (AP) — Dozens of Egyptian troops and armored vehicles moved into Sinai Monday as the government beefed up security in the volatile peninsula after the abduction of six policemen and a border guard by suspected Islamic militants.
- Egyptian border policeman read an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - 7 hrs ago
Egyptian border policeman read an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, … More »Egyptian border policeman read an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern Sinai Monday as a response to the kidnapping by suspected militants of six policemen and a border guard there last Thursday. It was not clear if they deployed to rescue the hostages, to make a show of force to intimidate their captors, or for another reason. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
Egyptian border policeman read an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip, in Rafah, Egypt, Monday, May 20, 2013. Security officials said 17 military and more than 20 police armored vehicles were deployed in northern …
Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping Aljazeera - Thu, Aug 9, 2012Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping More »Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping
Egypt sends more forces over Sinai kidnapping
The Egypt-Israel peace test Aljazeera - 8 hrs agoIn a region as volatile as the Middle East, no country can afford to take peace for granted. More »The Egypt-Israel peace test
In a region as volatile as the Middle East, no country can afford to take peace for granted.
- The Egypt-Israel peace test Aljazeera - Sat, May 11, 2013
The Egypt-Israel peace test More »The Egypt-Israel peace test
The Egypt-Israel peace test
- US urges Egypt gov't to defend political speech AP - 8 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is calling on the Egyptian government to rein in prosecutions of political expression amid what it called a "growing trend" of efforts to punish and deter people … More »US urges Egypt gov't to defend political speech
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is calling on the Egyptian government to rein in prosecutions of political expression amid what it called a "growing trend" of efforts to punish and deter people from speaking their mind.
- State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase AP - 9 hrs ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism Monday as a new report documents a global increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and Holocaust deni … More »State Dept: Reports of anti-Semitism increase
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department appointed a special envoy to monitor and combat anti-Semitism Monday as a new report documents a global increase in incidents of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial.
Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives 9 hrs agoThe Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. More »Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives
The Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives 9 hrs agoThe Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. More »Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives
The Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
- Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives Reuters Videos - 9 hrs ago
The Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. More »Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives
The Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives 9 hrs agoThe Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. More »Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives
The Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives 9 hrs agoThe Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports. More »Video purports to show Egyptian hostages making plea for their lives
The Egyptian army sends reinforcements into the Sinai Peninsula after seven members of the security forces were abducted last week. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
An Egyptian border policeman shouts shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or out of the Palestinian territory. Scores of protesting Egyptian police have also shut down the Awja commercial border crossing with Israel Sunday. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT AP - Sun, May 19, 2013An Egyptian border policeman shouts shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, … More »An Egyptian border policeman shouts shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in or out of the Palestinian territory. Scores of protesting Egyptian police have also shut down the Awja commercial border crossing with Israel Sunday. (AP Photo/Roger Anis, El Shorouk Newspaper) EGYPT OUT
An Egyptian border policeman shouts shout at the closed Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza strip to protest the abduction of their colleagues last Thursday, in Rafah, Egypt, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rafah, the main crossing point into the Gaza Strip, was closed by policemen Friday, barring people from going in …
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