Egypt
Sinai security is a purely Egyptian concern, says military council
August 21, 2011
Sinai security is a purely Egyptian concern, says military council
The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces issued a statement on Sunday, insisting that "the security of Sinai is a…
Egypt, Israel attempt to ease tension after mounting violence
August 21, 2011
Egypt, Israel attempt to ease tension after mounting violence
Egypt and Israel sought on Sunday to defuse a diplomatic crisis over the killing of five Egyptian security personnel during…
Second Israeli envoy arrives in Egypt
August 21, 2011
Second Israeli envoy arrives in Egypt
A second Israeli envoy arrived in Cairo on Sunday on board a private plane coming from Tel Aviv. The visit,…
Security forces abduct ElBaradei supporter in Alexandria
August 21, 2011
Security forces abduct ElBaradei supporter in Alexandria
Mahmoud Shaaban, member of the presidential campaign of Mohamed ElBaradei, said on Sunday that security forces kidnapped him in the…
Egyptian authorities seeking to identify suicide bomber
August 21, 2011
Egyptian authorities seeking to identify suicide bomber
Egyptian security services are trying to identify a suicide bomber who they say killed one Egyptian soldier and injured two…
Arab League condemns Israeli border aggression
August 21, 2011
Arab League condemns Israeli border aggression
In an emergency meeting on Sunday, the Arab League condemned the recent Israeli attacks along the Egyptian border in Sinai,…
Military escalation against Israel absurd, says Islamist presidential hopeful
August 21, 2011
Military escalation against Israel absurd, says Islamist presidential hopeful
Military escalation against Israel would be absurd due to Egypt's current political condition, which requires asserting Egypt’s rights through peaceful…
Egypt police arrest man for Facebook “Islam insults”
August 21, 2011
Egypt police arrest man for Facebook “Islam insults”
Cairo police arrested a man who allegedly 'insulted Islam' in postings on Facebook after they tracked him down through his…
Moussa willing to open dialogue with Muslim Brotherhood
August 21, 2011
Moussa willing to open dialogue with Muslim Brotherhood
Presidential candidate Amr Moussa is willing to open a dialogue with the Muslim Brotherhood group and its Freedom and Justice…
Egypt identifies three men responsible for Eilat terrorist attack
August 21, 2011
Egypt identifies three men responsible for Eilat terrorist attack
Egyptian authorities have identified three of the people responsible for carrying out a terrorist attack in Israel, just north of…