At least 36 people detained on suspicion of taking part in Egypt’s street clashes died Sunday when they tried to escape from a prison truck convoy in Cairo, security officials say, as the country’s military leader vowed to tolerate no more violence. Source: Fox News
Russia has signed an estimated $2 billion contract for the supply of about 12 Su-35 multi-role fighter jets to Egypt. Source: Defenseworld
Meeting in Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi, the Russian and Egyptian presidents have signed what officials describes as a strategic cooperation treaty designed to increase trade, military, and other ties between the two nations. Source: Radio Free Europe
Egypt is working on a new model for future oil and natural gas production contracts in undeveloped areas to spur exploration and help become self-sufficient in energy, oil ministry and company officials said. Source: Bloomberg
