News and Current Events in the Nation of Egypt
- Herzog speaks with 39th US President Jimmy Carter on anniversary of Camp David Accords
Carter, who served as the 39th President of the United States, played a key part in the signing of the peace deal between Egypt and Israel in 1979, the Camp David Accords.
Jerusalem Post. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:49:40 GMT. - Bennett-Sissi meeting shows Egypt wants to expand Israel ties, but up to a point
Open nature of meeting sends encouraging message that cold peace could see a thaw, but Cairo remains very wary of provoking the public where anti-Israel sentiment dominates
Times of Israel. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:15:08 +0000. - Fossil of land-roaming whale species found in Egypt
Prehistoric whale, known as semi-aquatic because it lived on land and sea, showed signs of an accomplished hunter.
Al Jazeera. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:35:09 +0000. - US to hold $174 million of Egypt's military aid over human rights
The United States has provided around US$1.3 billion in foreign assistance to Egypt annually since the 2017 fiscal year.
Straits Times. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:57:47 +0800. - Human rights groups condemn Biden for supplying millions of dollars in security aid to Egypt
Human rights groups condemned Biden on Tuesday over his decision to supply Egypt with security aid, accusing him of sidestepping legislation to protect freedoms.
Daily Mail. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:15:21 GMT. - 'It could kill any creature': Researchers identify prehistoric killer whale that walked on land
Egyptian scientists have identified a new species of prehistoric killer whale from a 43-million-year-old fossil that was found in Eqypt's "Whale Valley".
Sky News. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:09:00 +0100. - Bennett meets Sisi on first Egypt trip by Israeli PM in decade
Israel's Naftali Bennett met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday, on the first visit to the North African country by a prime minister of the Jewish state in over a decade.
News Wires. France 24. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:58:24 GMT. - Naftali Bennett makes first visit to Egypt by an Israeli PM in a decade
Naftali Bennett meets President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.
BBC News. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:58:01 GMT. - Russia to increase number of flights to Egypt, Hungary, Kazakhstan and Qatar
The crisis center also decided to boost the number of flights to Hungary, Kazakhstan, Qatar
Tass. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:46:21 +0300. - Suez Canal blocked again after ship runs aground
Other vessels diverted down parallel channel before problem with bulk carrier fixed
Tom Batchelor. The Independent. Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:53:42 GMT. - World Cup: Penalty given after five seconds sparks Tanzania win
Tanzania beat Madagascar 3-2 after needing just five seconds to earn a penalty, as Libya leapfrog Egypt.
BBC News. Tue, 07 Sep 2021 21:27:32 GMT. - Macron to Attend Baghdad Summit Amid Fears Over IS
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II also are to attend.
Voice of America. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 01:13:10 -0400.
Facts About Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt, located in northeast Africa, is governed by
a People's Assembly and by a President who appoints a Prime Minister and
a Cabinet. Egypt's capital city is Cairo, and its currency is the
Egyptian Pound. The primary spoken language of Egyptians is Arabic
and, in 2020, Egypt's estimated population was 102,334,404.
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