The government rejected the accounts of women who said they were sexually assaulted by Egyptian security and justice officials during searches.
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Jehan Sadat, 87, Widow of Egypt’s President and Women’s Advocate, Dies
Until her husband was assassinated in 1981, she pushed him to enact measures aimed at improving women’s rights and education.
Ship That Blocked the Suez Canal Is Moving On
The giant container ship had been held in the Suez Canal since March, as Egyptian authorities and the ship’s owners argued over compensation. On Wednesday, it finally began the journey out.
Settlement Is Reached Over Stuck Ship That Blocked Suez Canal in Egypt
International trade was jammed for nearly a week when the Ever Given blocked the waterway in March.
Israel’s Arab neighbors predict little change in relations.
Though Benjamin Netanyahu helped land normalization deals with important regional neighbors, those countries don’t see him as indispensable.
Dream Trips Without the Crowds? That’s the Hope, Anyway.
Tour companies are reporting a resurgence in interest for trips to bucket-list destinations, where travelers can still see the sites without being jostled.
Italy to Try Four Egyptian Agents in Killing of Italian Student
The agents will be tried in absentia in Rome in the death of Giulio Regeni, who had been doing research in Egypt and is now a symbol for human rights in Italy.
Italy to Try Four Egyptian Agents in Killing of Italian Student
The agents will be tried in absentia in Rome in the death of Giulio Regeni, who had been doing research in Egypt and is now a symbol for human rights in Italy.
Blinken Hopes to Solidify Hamas and Israel’s Cease-Fire
The secretary of state will also use his trip to the region this week to work on humanitarian aid for Gaza but has no plans to pursue full-fledged peace talks.
The New Arab Street: Online, Global and Growing on Social Media
As Israeli airstrikes pummel Gaza, the reaction from Arab capitals has been muted and protests scattered. But the voices on social media have been loud and clear.