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Egyptian security officials say suspected Islamist militants ambushed two minibuses in northern Sinai Monday, killing 25 policemen.
Egyptian bloodbath threatens crucial routes for oil and gas supplies
Telegraph.
After last week’s bloody crackdown by the Egyptian army, fears of a disruption of oil supplies to the West have boosted the oil price. Brent crude prices were propelled to a four-month high of $111.23 on Thursday. If the turmoil gets worse – or unrest spreads to other countries – the risk premium currently factored into the price of crude is likely to increase further.
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Sunday, August 18, 2013
Egyptian bloodbath threatens crucial routes for oil and gas supplies
London Telegraph
After last week’s bloody crackdown by the Egyptian army, fears of a disruption of oil supplies to the West have boosted the oil price. Brent crude prices were propelled to a four-month high of $111.23 on Thursday. If the turmoil gets worse – or unrest spreads to other countries – the risk premium currently factored into the price of crude is likely to increase further.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Egyptian security forces arrest brother of al-Qaeda's top leader Ayman al-Zawahri
Mohammed al-Zawahri, was detained at a checkpoint in Giza
He is the leader of the ultraconservative Jihadi Salafist group
Ayman al-Zawahri is believed to be behind 9/11 attack and 7/7
He has a £15-million bounty on his head and is on the 'most wanted' list
The brother of a Ayman al-Zawahri, the veteran terrorist leader of al-Qaeda has been arrested according to Egyptian security forces.
Saudi king calls on Arabs to stand with Egypt
Reuters/Yahoo News
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi King Abdullah called on Arabs to stand together against "attempts to destabilize" Egypt, in a strong message of support for the country's military leadership read out on Saudi television on Friday.
Standoff in Cairo as Security Forces Surround Mosque
New York Times
CAIRO — Soldiers, police officers and armed civilians surrounded a mosque where supporters of former President Mohamed Morsi were sheltering early Saturday, continuing a tense standoff between Islamists and the military-backed government a day after scores of people were killed in chaotic civil strife across Egypt.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Reported List of Churches and Christian Institutions Attacked in Egypt Since Wednesday
The Blaze
A wave of devastating violence swept through Egypt Wednesday as the government attempted to disband the supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi from their sit-ins. According to the Associated Press, 638 people have now been confirmed killed, and nearly 4,000 are injured.
Egypt's tourism faces meltdown as security fears mount
AFP - Egypt's tourist industry was facing meltdown on Friday as foreign governments warned their citizens to stay away and told visitors already there to remain in their hotels.
At least 17 killed across country in Egypt clashes
Reuters
CAIRO (AP) -- Heavy gunfire rang out in the heart of Cairo as tens of thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters took to the streets Friday across Egypt in defiance of a military-imposed state of emergency following the country's bloodshed earlier this week. At least 17 people were killed in the fighting, including police officers.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Reuters
Hundreds of supporters of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood stormed a government building in Cairo on Thursday and set it ablaze, as fury over a security crackdown on the Islamist movement that killed hundreds of people spilled on to the streets.
