Egypt
Sudanese ambassador denies crisis with Cairo, says just different viewpoints
February 28, 2017
Sudanese ambassador denies crisis with Cairo, says just different viewpoints
The Sudanese ambassador to Cairo, Abdel Mahmoud abdel Halim, has described the bilateral ties between Egypt and Sudan as strong,…
IS militants abduct 4 alleged informants in Sinai, killing 2
February 27, 2017
IS militants abduct 4 alleged informants in Sinai, killing 2
Egyptian security officials and a tribal leader say that Islamic State militants in the volatile northern Sinai region have abducted…
Parliamentary committee lifts immunity of MP Ahmed Idris
February 27, 2017
Parliamentary committee lifts immunity of MP Ahmed Idris
The Parliament's Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee approved on Monday a request from the top prosecutor to lift the immunity…
Military bombs targets inside Arish olive farms: Sources
February 27, 2017
Military bombs targets inside Arish olive farms: Sources
Security sources have said the sounds of explosions heard in Arish city, North Sinai on Monday were caused by artillery…
Russia to sign agreement on flights resumption in March: minister
February 27, 2017
Russia to sign agreement on flights resumption in March: minister
Russian Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov expected Moscow to sign an agreement on the resumption of flights with Cairo in March. "In…
Cairo is fastest-growing city worldwide in terms of population in 2017: report
February 27, 2017
Cairo is fastest-growing city worldwide in terms of population in 2017: report
The population of Cairo is forecast to grow by 0.5 million in 2017 alone, to become the world's fastest-growing city.Euromonitor…
Warm weather predicted for Tuesday
February 27, 2017
Warm weather predicted for Tuesday
A significant yet temporary temperature increase is expected on Tuesday, according to meteorologists.
Security measures at Egypt’s churches still low, despite threats
February 27, 2017
Security measures at Egypt’s churches still low, despite threats
Less than a week has passed since the terrorist "Islamic State" (IS) group declared responsibility over the Botroseya Church blast,…
IS slogans chase Coptic Christians fleeing from Sinai to Ismailia
February 27, 2017
IS slogans chase Coptic Christians fleeing from Sinai to Ismailia
Anonymous people wrote phrases and slogans bearing the name of "Islamic State" (IS) terrorist groups on the walls at Al-Mamar…
212 defendants handed 10-year prison sentences over revolution anniversary violence
February 27, 2017
212 defendants handed 10-year prison sentences over revolution anniversary violence
Cairo Criminal Court sentenced on Sunday 212 defendants to 10 years in prison over committing violent acts in 2014, on…