Egypt
Egypt army kills Sinai militants in response to border assault
August 8, 2012
Egypt army kills Sinai militants in response to border assault
Military forces and jets killed 20 militants in the Sinai region bordering Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, striking…
Gunmen attack checkpoints in Sinai
August 8, 2012
Gunmen attack checkpoints in Sinai
In another escalation in North Sinai, gunmen have attacked seven security checkpoints, wounding a civilian and a conscript, witnesses said. …
Iran VP in Cairo to invite Morsy to summit
August 7, 2012
Iran VP in Cairo to invite Morsy to summit
Iranian Vice President Hamid Baqai arrived in Cairo Tuesday on a private jet from the Iranian capital Tehran for a…
Police cars attacked in South Sinai
August 7, 2012
Police cars attacked in South Sinai
Masked men stole a car belonging to the head of investigations at the Al-Tor police department in South Sinai on…
Experts slam state TV for insufficient coverage of border attack
August 7, 2012
Experts slam state TV for insufficient coverage of border attack
Media experts criticized Egyptian state television for its insufficient coverage of the Sinai border attack that killed 16 soldiers and…
Morsy says international treaties will be respected
August 7, 2012
Morsy says international treaties will be respected
President Mohamed Morsy reiterated through his spokesperson Egypt’s respect for international obligations and the treaties it has signed. Morsy’s statement…
A failing state: In Sinai, the people protect the army
August 7, 2012
A failing state: In Sinai, the people protect the army
Those living in Rafah have military forces responsible for securing the border at their doorsteps. While this should be extra…
We knew of border attack beforehand, says Egypt spy chief
August 7, 2012
We knew of border attack beforehand, says Egypt spy chief
The Turkish News agency Anatolia on Tuesday quoted Mourad Mowafy, head of Egyptian intelligence, as saying Egypt had received intelligence…
Morsy briefs political forces on Sinai investigation
August 7, 2012
Morsy briefs political forces on Sinai investigation
President Mohamed Morsy met on Tuesday with Egyptian political and economic figures to brief them on the investigation of the…