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News and updates about Cairo

Yemenite Jewish Refugees in Cairo Face Deportation

A group of 12 Jewish refugees who fled Yemen are being detained in Cairo and face deportation -- back to Yemen.

Yemenite Jewish Refugees in Cairo Face Deportation

Unconfirmed: Shots at Cairo Embassy

Lebanese newspaper (but no other source) claims 22 shots were fired at Israel embassy in Cairo during Friday demo, identifies shooter.

Unconfirmed: Shots at Cairo Embassy

Day 7: Tahrir Square Revolution, Take 2

The latest round of protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square have entered a seventh day and are heating up – again.

Day 7: Tahrir Square Revolution, Take 2

Report: 'Arab Spring' Broke Tourism to Region

The “Arab Spring” has led to an investor exodus and a drop in tourism as fears of terrorism send tourists to other destinations.

Report: 'Arab Spring' Broke Tourism to Region

Egyptians Riot in Cairo Courtroom

Egyptians rioted in a Cairo courtroom after a judge freed 10 police officers accused of killing protesters during the revolution.

Egyptians Riot in Cairo Courtroom

Al-Qaradawi Returns to Cairo After 50 Years

Jew-hating cleric back in Cairo on Friday after 50 years to address more than a million worshipers.

Al-Qaradawi Returns to Cairo After 50 Years

Journalists Attacked in Egypt

Forces loyal to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak have been storming hotels and chasing reporters, journalists report. Several were attacked.

Journalists Attacked in Egypt

Egyptian Court Convicts Jewish Businesswoman

An Egyptian court has convicted a Jewish woman for selling a building to an Egyptian businessman who claimed the structure was not hers to sell.

Egyptian Court Convicts Jewish Businesswoman

Jews Barred from Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue

The Egyptian government has announced it will not allow Jews to pray in Cairo's newly-restored Maimonides Synagogue.

Jews Barred from Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue

Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue Re-Opens

The Maimonides Synagogue in Cairo reopened this week after nearly two years of restoration work sponsored by the Egyptian government.

Cairo's Maimonides Synagogue Re-Opens

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt

Cairo has rolled up the red carpet and said that Damascus-based Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashaal is unwelcome.

Hamas Leader Unwelcome in Egypt