It is the grandest in a slew of megaprojects spearheaded by the president. But as the country limps through a dire economic crisis, there are doubts about whether it can afford his grandiose dreams.
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U.S. to Move Forward on Military Aid to Egypt Despite Lawmakers’ Concerns
Senior Democratic lawmakers said the United States should not give $300 million in aid to Egypt until it improves its human rights record, in the latest instance of tensions over Middle East policies.
Grief for the Queen Mixes With Criticism of the Monarchy
Queen Elizabeth II was remembered by ordinary Britons, world leaders and other royals for her grace, humor and longevity. Others had more conflicted views on the monarchy.
Egypt Files Criminal Charges Against 4 Journalists Over One Article
After a dominant political party tied to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi filed complaints against them, the journalists were charged with publishing fake news, among other counts.
After Years of Languishing in Egypt’s Prisons, a Sudden Release
Political prisoners in Egypt live under constant uncertainty about how long they will be detained. So freedom often comes as a big, and welcome, surprise.
Egypt’s Political Prisoners Recount Horrific Conditions
Many are held in filthy cells, subjected to routine torture and denied lifesaving medications, according to former inmates, their families and lawyers, and rights groups. Some never leave.
Russia Tells Famine-Fearing Africa It’s Not to Blame for Food Shortage
Badly needed grain has been piling up in Ukrainian ports since Moscow invaded, but Russia’s top diplomat is in Africa saying the West is to blame.
As Biden Reaches Out to Mideast Dictators, His Eyes Are on China and Russia
Looking to make Moscow pay for its Ukraine war, and box China out of Mideast tech deals, the U.S. president tries to fall back on old Gulf alliances.
As Biden Reaches Out to Mideast Dictators, His Eyes Are on China and Russia
Looking to make Moscow pay for its Ukraine war, and box China out of Mideast tech deals, the U.S. president tries to fall back on old Gulf alliances.
How We Counted Egypt’s Invisible Detainees
There was no public accounting of the prisoners in the black hole of Egypt’s indefinite pretrial detention. Until now.