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Egypt struggles to combat scourge of violence against women

In 2017, a report from the Thomson Foundation named the Egyptian capital Cairo as the world's most dangerous city for women. Some 99 percent of female residents there report having been sexually harassed. Egyptian women also struggle to access healthcare, education and the labour market. For a long time, it…

France 24

‘This is rock-star history!’ – Antony Beevor on the gung-ho brilliance of SAS Rogue Heroes

Rebels, renegades, repressed homosexuals, drunks, poets and a cross-dressing spy … the great historian is loving the BBC’s thrillingly faithful account of the fighting force’s origins – including its heavy metal soundtrack

The Guardian - UK

Kremlin says Putin-Biden summit ‘out of the question at the moment’

It comes as US and Russian officials are expected to meet in Cairo on November 29 to discuss ways of combatting nuclear proliferation

Evening Standard

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British-Egyptian activist has ‘deteriorated severely’ in Cairo prison

Mona Seif, the sister of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, has given an update on his condition following his hunger strike.

The Independent UK

Activist Abd el-Fattah was near death after Egypt prison hunger strike, says family

Prominent Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was close to death when he broke his hunger strike, and needed to be revived after collapsing in a prison in Egypt, his family said after visiting him for the first time in weeks on Thursday.

Reuters

COP27: Children from Global South make their presence felt at climate summit

Eleven-year-old Indian climate activist Licypriya Kangujam's dogged questioning of Britain's climate minister Zac Goldsmith about the fate of climate activists detained in his country was one of the most striking moments in the COP27 global warming talks so far.

Reuters

Egypt Seeks to Reduce African Countries’ Debts via ‘Green Investment’

Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait has said Cairo intended to announce initiatives to reduce the debts of developing and African countries. Such an objective could be reached by reinforcing funding opportunities that motivate green transformation, reducing harmful emissions, relying on clean energy, and ensuring cooperation among giant funding institutions to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Egypt ‘smelling weakness’ in Cleverly’s stance on jailed British activist, ex-ambassador warns

Warning comes as family receives note from jailed activist saying he has ended his hunger strike

The Independent UK

Brit dumped by Egyptian toyboy for 'being old' plans to wed new younger lover in Cairo

Joanna Girling, 47, claims she's having sex every day with her toyboy Hysm Fygo, 39, who she fell in love with after being dumped by another younger man from Egypt

Daily Mirror

Ajeetesh Sandhu top Indian at 21st as Ogletree wins maiden pro title

CAIRO: India's Ajeetesh Sandhu shot one-under 69 to emerge as the best Indian at tied 27th at the USD 1.5 million International Series Egypt here.

The Times of India

Egyptian Restaurant Serves Unconventional Sandwiches

In a step toward innovation and breaking the traditional, an Egyptian restaurant is serving unconventional “sandwiches”, offering its customers the chance to try diverse tastes including the meat of pigeons, ostriches, and ducks. Located in the Nasr City, eastern Cairo, the Zouzou Restaurant, which is set to open a new…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Tensions boil at COP27 as activists arrested, forced into exile or silenced'

An investigation by Human Rights Watch found that sensitive topics, including industrial pollution – which contributes to thousands of premature deaths every year in Cairo – are all off limits at the summit, writes Nada Farhoud

Daily Mirror

Egypt to Join the New Development Bank within Weeks

Egypt is moving forward with the procedures of officially joining the New Development Bank (NDB), which was established by the BRICS countries to enhance cooperation in infrastructure and sustainable development. The Egyptian parliament is scheduled to officially discuss the final procedures for Cairo to join the Bank in the coming…

Asharq Al-Awsat

21 Dead as Egypt Minibus Topples into Canal

At least 21 people were killed on Saturday when the minibus they were travelling in toppled into a canal in northern Egypt's Nile River Delta region, prosecutors said. Dr. Sherif Makeen, a health ministry official, said three children were among the dead. In a statement, the ministry said the accident…

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Al Jazeera

As leaders discuss climate, Egyptians bear brunt of a crackdown

As COP27 takes place in Sharm el-Sheikh, activists face greater repression as a spotlight shines on their plight.

The Times of India

SSP Chawrasia and Viraj Madappa tied 30th as five Indians make cut in Cairo

CAIRO: Viraj Madappa and SSP Chawrasia were among five Indians who made the 36-hole cut at the USD 1.5 million International Series Egypt here.

Tribune News Service

Russia and US to hold first nuclear talks since Ukraine war

Russia said it will hold talks with the U.S. from late November to early December in Cairo about inspections of atomic weapons sites under the New START treaty, a first step toward reviving broader arms-control talks suspended since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

U.S. President Biden praises Egypt for its stance on Ukraine and Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday praised Egypt for speaking up strongly on the war in Ukraine and said Cairo had been a key mediator in Gaza.

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Wales Online

Blind and abused street dog rescued from Egypt and brought to UK

Warda's shelter was unable to repair injuries she suffered while homeless

The Independent UK

British woman flies disabled street dog 5,600km to loving home

Dog behaviourist Emma Mclean, 37, has managed to train her adopted pooch Warda so the former stray can join the family

Reuters

Russia downplays hopes for upcoming nuclear talks with U.S. in Egypt

Russia said on Friday it did not expect a quick breakthrough in talks with the United States on resuming nuclear arms inspections that it said would take place soon in Cairo.

The Independent UK

Alaa-Abdel Fattah: Sunak ‘stresses UK’s deep concern’ to Egypt’s al-Sisi over jailed British activist

Sister of long-detained water striker has ‘pinned her hopes’ on new prime minister securing his release

Tribune News Service

US Rep. Sanford Bishop faces stiff challenge from GOP’s Chris West

CAIRO, Ga. — In order to win another term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop needs voters like Mary Holt.

Los Angeles Times

Commentary: Searching for ties to the Middle East in my mother’s old photos

Among a stack of photos from my mother’s childhood is a black-and-white picture from when she was 7 or 8. She’s standing on the sunlit balcony of her family’s apartment in Cairo. Her face looks directly into the camera, half in shadow.

The Independent UK

Cairo, Dubai and London Heathrow lead busiest air routes as Asia flights slump

Top two international air routes both serve Saudi Arabia

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