3 h. ago DHS said a woman attempted to run over ICE officers before being shot in Minneapolis. Here’s what videos show

In the aftermath of an ICE officer shooting and killing a woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday, President Donald Trump claimed in a post online that video from the incident showed the woman “violently, willfully, and viciously ran over” the officer. The Department of Homeland Security, in the initial wake of the shooting, also said in … The post DHS said a woman attempted to run over ICE officers before being shot in Minneapolis. Here’s what videos show appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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4 h. ago Egypt, Syria Sign Two MoUs to Strengthen Regional Petroleum Trade

Egypt, Syria Sign Two MoUs to Strengthen Regional Petroleum Trade  Energy Capital & Power

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27 h. ago Egypt Expands Regional Energy Role With New Gas and Petroleum Agreements With Syria

Egypt Expands Regional Energy Role With New Gas and Petroleum Agreements With Syria  The Voice of Africa

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47 h. ago Egypt, Syria Sign Energy Deals To Send Gas for Power Generation

Egypt, Syria Sign Energy Deals To Send Gas for Power Generation  The Media Line

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48 h. ago Egypt signs energy MoUs with Syria, expanding regional supply role

Egypt signs energy MoUs with Syria, expanding regional supply role  Arab News PK

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49 h. ago Egypt moves to supply gas to Syria as Damascus seeks Arab reintegration

Egypt moves to supply gas to Syria as Damascus seeks Arab reintegration  middle-east-online.com

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52 h. ago Egypt to boost energy ties with Syria by providing natural gas and petroleum products

Egypt to boost energy ties with Syria by providing natural gas and petroleum products  Economy Middle East

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54 h. ago Egypt to Supply Gas, Petroleum to Syria for Electricity and Energy Needs

Egypt to Supply Gas, Petroleum to Syria for Electricity and Energy Needs  Utilities Middle East

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65 h. ago Egypt signs MOUs with Syria to supply gas and petroleum products

Egypt signs MOUs with Syria to supply gas and petroleum products  Baird Maritime

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4 d. ago Britain says it and France bombed suspected Islamic State arms dump in Syria

London Reuters  —  Britain’s and France’s air forces conducted a joint operation on Saturday evening to bomb a suspected underground arms cache previously used by the Islamic State group in Syria, Britain’s defense ministry said. Western aircraft have been conducting patrols to stop a resurgence of the Islamist militant group that ruled parts of Syria … The post Britain says it and France bombed suspected Islamic State arms dump in Syria appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

4 d. ago Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake

KYIV, Jan 2 Reuters  —  President Volodymyr Zelensky named Ukraine’s defense spy chief as his top adviser on Friday, placing a popular military leader at the heart of decision-making as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its defenses against Russia and its hand in US-backed peace talks. The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated war veteran widely … The post Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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5 d. ago Photos: Angelina Jolie arrives in North Sinai to review Gaza aid and medical efforts

Angelina Jolie, the renowned actress and former Special Envoy for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), arrived in Al-Arish, North Sinai, on Friday, accompanied by a delegation from the US Department of State. According to an official statement, Jolie is scheduled to visit the Rafah Border Crossing to observe the humanitarian conditions and the efforts to … The post Photos: Angelina Jolie arrives in North Sinai to review Gaza aid and medical efforts appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Culture

6 d. ago 40 dead, 100 injured as fireworks spark inferno at Swiss Ski Resort on New Year’s Eve

At least 40 people have been killed and 100 others injured after a massive fire tore through a crowded New Year’s Eve party at the ‘Le Constellation’ bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. The Italian Foreign Ministry, citing Swiss police reports, confirmed the death toll, noting that most survivors suffered severe burns and critical … The post 40 dead, 100 injured as fireworks spark inferno at Swiss Ski Resort on New Year’s Eve appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Events

6 d. ago Egypt braces for a sharp temperature drop and heavy nighttime fog on Friday

The Meteorological Authority released on Thursday the latest weather forecast for Cairo and the provinces. Extremely cold conditions are expected in the early morning of Friday and at night across most regions, while the weather will remain mildly warm during the day. Cairo will see a daytime high of 19°C, followed by a significant drop … The post Egypt braces for a sharp temperature drop and heavy nighttime fog on Friday appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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6 d. ago Defending churches is an Islamic duty equal to protecting mosques: Al

The Sawt Al-Azhar newspaper published statements from the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayeb, refuting various misconceptions regarding greeting Christians in Egypt on their holidays. In his messages, the Grand Imam emphasized the human and Islamic values that promote tolerance and affection. Imam al-Tayeb clarified that greeting Christians on their holidays stems from the teachings … The post Defending churches is an Islamic duty equal to protecting mosques: Al-Azhar appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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7 d. ago Churches across Egypt celebrate New Year with hymns, prayers, and Christmas trees

Churches all throughout Egypt, representing various denominations (Orthodox, Evangelical, Catholic, and Anglican), are preparing to welcome the New Year this evening with prayers, spiritual vigils, and festive rituals. These celebrations will include hymns and Christmas carols, reflecting the spirituality of the occasion and joy at the end of one year and the beginning of another. … The post Churches across Egypt celebrate New Year with hymns, prayers, and Christmas trees appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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8 d. ago Israel Police Find No Evidence Linking Bedouin Israeli Killed Near Egypt Border to Smuggling

Israel Police Find No Evidence Linking Bedouin Israeli Killed Near Egypt Border to Smuggling  Haaretz

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9 d. ago Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays

Istanbul, Turkey  —  ISIS militants opened fire on police during an overnight raid in Turkey’s western Yalova province on Monday, killing three people and injuring eight others, according to authorities. Turkish authorities said six ISIS members were killed and five other people were detained in the operation which lasted more than seven hours in the … The post Three Turkish police officers killed by ISIS militants as authorities step up raids over winter holidays appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago Three dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators

AP  —  Clashes broke out on Syria’s coast between protesters from the Alawite religious minority and counterdemonstrators on Sunday, killing at least three people and injuring dozens of others, health officials said. The clashes came two days after a bombing at an Alawite mosque in the city of Homs killed eight people and wounded 18 … The post Three dead, dozens injured in Syria during clashes between Alawites and counterdemonstrators appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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1 week ago A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza

Fierce rain and bitter cold continued to batter Gaza this weekend, as the number of Palestinians killed by the harsh winter weather continues to rise. Sunday saw two people killed, including a seven-year-old child, when a wall collapsed due to the cold weather, according to Gaza’s civil defense. As Palestinians seek shelter from the heavy … The post A weekend of harsh winter weather brings more death and despair to people in Gaza appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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