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Five die in Christian-Muslim clashes in Egypt
EL KHUSUS, Egypt (Reuters) – Five Egyptians were killed and eight wounded in clashes between Christians and Muslims in a town near Cairo, security sources said on Saturday, in the latest sectarian violence in the most populous Arab state.
IMF team to arrive in Egypt on Wednesday for loan talks
CAIRO (Reuters) – An IMF delegation will arrive in Egypt on Wednesday for talks with the government on a $ 4.8 billion loan, a government spokesman said on Sunday, as Cairo seeks to conclude a deal vital to easing a … Continue reading
Egypt protesters torch buildings, target Suez Canal
PORT SAID, Egypt/CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian protesters torched buildings in Cairo and tried unsuccessfully to disrupt international shipping on the Suez Canal, as a court ruling on a deadly soccer riot stoked rage in a country beset by worsening security.
Egypt balloon crash kills tourists
A hot air balloon crashes near the ancient Egyptian town of Luxor, killing 19 people including British and French tourists, Egyptian media say
Algeria crisis triggers Libya, Egypt oil security review
TRIPOLI/LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) – Libya rushed to beef up security at its oil fields and energy firms were considering similar measures in Egypt as Islamist militants threatened to attack new installations in north Africa.
IMF official to visit Egypt Monday to discuss possible support
WASHINGTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) – An International Monetary Fund official will visit Egypt on Monday to discuss the $ 4.8 billion loan agreement that was postponed last month at Cairo’s behest because of political turmoil in the country.
Egypt opposition shuns Morsi move
Egypt’s opposition reject Islamist President Morsi’s attempted compromise to a long-running dispute, and both sides call for mass protests on Tuesday.
Egypt struggle seen costing Mursi, even if he wins
CAIRO (Reuters) – The crisis unleashed by President Mohamed Mursi’s bid to wrap up Egypt’s transition on his own terms has eroded his nation’s faith in their nascent democracy and will complicate the already unenviable task of government.
Hamas complains to Egypt after Israeli army kills Gazan
GAZA (Reuters) – Hamas accused Israel on Saturday of violating the shaky, Egyptian-brokered Gaza truce of November 21 after Israeli troops killed a Palestinian taking part in a protest at the enclave’s border fence.
Egypt stocks plunge after Mursi power grab
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt’s stock market plunged on Sunday in its first day open since Islamist President Mohamed Mursi seizure of new powers set off street violence and a political crisis, unraveling efforts to restore stability after last year’s revolution.