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El Sisi speaks to the German press:<\/strong> President Abdel Fattah El Sisi gave an extended interview to Die Welt<\/a> and answered questions about his government\u2019s record on human rights, migration and regional questions over Palestine and Iran.<\/p>\n

Ghost Ship 2.0?<\/strong> Egyptian authorities have finally permitted a stranded Syrian seafarer to head home after he was held on board his vessel for four years due to the ship\u2019s owners running into debt and having expired certification. (BBC<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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