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In final ruling, Egypt court rejects transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudis

By REUTERS

JANUARY 16, 2017 11:12

CAIRO - A top Egyptian court issued a final ruling on Monday rejecting a government plan to transfer two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia in a deal that had provoked outrage among Egyptians and prompted rare protests.

Cheers broke out in the Cairo courtroom as the judge read out the verdict confirming Egyptian sovereignty over Tiran and Sanafir and saying that the government had failed to provide evidence that the islands were Saudi.

Gaza aid from Cyprus resumes after pause following aid worker killings

By REUTERS

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Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions, Kyiv says

By REUTERS

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Individual involved in violence in Jadeidi-Makr fatally shot by police

By ALON HACHMON

04/27/2024 07:27 AM

Two Palestinians were shot dead after trying to break through checkpoint

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

04/27/2024 04:37 AM