By Siobhán O’Grady Egypt announced presidential pardons for two political prisoners on Wednesday, including one who had been sentenced on Tuesday. Source: Egypt pardons two prominent political prisoners
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By Agence France-Presse The Egyptian musicians’ syndicate announced Tuesday it would not allow a planned concert at the Giza pyramids by US rapper Travis Scott, in a rare move citing offense to “traditions”. International music stars often perform at the feet of Egypt’s famed pyramids near the capital Cairo. The powerful musicians’ union rarely opposes […]
Egypt and Turkey have taken a further step toward restoring full diplomatic ties by dispatching ambassadors for the first time in years Source: Turkey and Egypt reappoint ambassadors and end years of tensions between the regional powers Category: International