Hundreds of young people, responding to online calls for demonstrations against President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, chanted “Down with Sisi” and “Leave now.”
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Egyptian Sought in F.B.I. Qaeda Query Says He Has Nothing to Hide
“I love American people,” said Mohamed Ahmed El Sayed Ahmed Ibrahim, an Egyptian living in Brazil who was named on a most-wanted bulletin.
Egyptian Sought in F.B.I. Qaeda Query Says He Has Nothing to Hide
“I love American people,” said Mohamed Ahmed El Sayed Ahmed Ibrahim, an Egyptian living in Brazil who was named on a most-wanted bulletin.
Blackface, Staple of Arab Comedy, Faces Surge of Criticism
The racist comedy trope, unacceptable in the West, is alive and well in mainstream Arab media.
Egypt Ties Deadly Car Explosion to Terrorism
A vehicle packed with explosives that was driven against traffic in Cairo crashed into three cars and exploded, killing at least 20 people.
British Airways Suspends Flights to Cairo, Citing Security Risks
The suspensions came a day after the British government warned of “a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation.”
Sarah Parcak Thinks We Need to Learn From the Fall of Egypt’s Old Kingdom
In a new book, the archaeologist makes the case that ancient history illuminates solutions to modern problems.
Tutankhamen Head Sells for $6 Million, Despite Protests from Egypt
Christie’s said the sale was legal. But Egypt’s government says the antiquity was looted and should be returned.
What Does Putin Really Want?
Russia is dead set on being a global power. But what looks like grand strategy is often improvisation — amid America’s retreat.
Egypt Quietly Buries Former President Morsi, Muting Coverage of Death
The country’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Morsi, was buried at dawn in a furtive and closely guarded ceremony. Reporters were barred.