Egypt’s highest court on Monday overruled a government decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, a verdict that set off cheering in the courtroom but could deepen tensions with the kingdom and prove embarrassing to President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. Mr. Sisi and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman signed an agreement to hand over sovereignty of the uninhabited Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir during a five-day visit by the...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 16, 2017 12:03 UTC