Egyptian army launches major anti-terror campaign in Sinai
Egypt's army has launched a major campaign to target “terrorist elements” in several areas in North and Central…
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US delivers Fast Missile Craft to Egyptian Navy
The United States delivered two more Fast Missile naval vessels to the port of Alexandria “in support of Egypt’s…
Egypt’s Army is not Aggressor – President Sisi
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said the Egyptian army is not an aggressor and does not invade foreign territory but…
Sisi approves Deal to buy French Rafale Fighters-Le Monde
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has approved the purchase of 24 Rafale fighters, a Fremm frigate and MBDA…
Foreign Intelligence behind Recent Terror Attacks: Egypt’s Interior Ministry
Egypt's interior ministry said on Monday that foreign intelligence was behind the recent attacks against Egypt's…
Egypt is back on track toward Stability, Ambassador Assures Japan
Hisham El-Zimaity, the Egyptian ambassador to Japan since 2011, expressed hope in changing Japanese people’s…
Militants Blast Natural Gas Pipeline in Sinai
Suspected militants have blown up a gas pipeline carrying gas to Jordan and an industrial area in Egypt's Sinai…
Egypt’s Energy Quagmire Could Sink Sisi
Egypt's army chief, Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, won vast popularity by crushing the Muslim Brotherhood, but…
US Criticises Russia’s Backing of El-Sisi for Presidency
The United States on Thursday rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin for throwing his weight behind Egypt's…
BREAKING: Egypt Army Denies El-Sisi Candidacy Announcement
Egypt’s military spokesman Ahmed Ali has denied that army chief Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi told a Kuwaiti newspaper he…
Egypt: Morsi’s Jailbreak Trial Begins
The jailbreak trial of the Egyptian ousted president Mohamed Morsi started at the Police Academy on Tuesday, making…
Egypt’s Interim Premier Backs Army Chief for President – Davos 2014
Egyptian interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi said on Thursday he backed General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for…
Amnesty – Egypt State Violence at “Unprecedented” Level Since July
Egypt has seen state violence on an "unprecedented scale" since the army overthrew Islamist President Mohamed Morsi…
UAE Convicts 30 Emiratis, Egyptians over Brotherhood Ties
Thirty Emiratis and Egyptians were convicted of setting up an illegal branch of the Muslim Brotherhood and…
Source: Egypt’s Morsi to Face Trial on New Charges
Deposed Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi will face trial on charges of insulting the judiciary, a judicial source…
Egypt Arrests American on Charges of Attacking Police Stations
Egyptian airport authorities have arrested an Egyptian-born American who belongs to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood…
Egypt’s President Says Elections Within Six Months of Constitution Approval
Egypt's interim president said on Sunday that the government is committed to holding parliamentary and presidential…
Breaking: Bomb Rocks Egypt’s Sharqiya Intelligence HQ, Wounds 4
At least four have been injured in an explosion near the Sharqiya Governorate's Military Intelligence Headquarters…
Muslim Brotherhood: From power in Arab Spring to Terrorist Status Today
This week's decision by Egypt's government to declare the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization marked a…
Heikal Reveals Egypt-Russia Arms Deal, Saudi Arabia Provided Financial Assistance
Russia and Egypt have already reached multibillion-dollar arms deal, and Saudi Arabia has provided its financial…
Egypt Tweaks Roadmap, May See Presidential Vote Held First
Egypt's political transition was pitched into uncertainty on Sunday when a draft constitution was amended to allow…
Interview: Egypt Islamist Leader Warns Army Chief against Running for Presidency
A reformist Islamist leader said Monday that Egypt’s army chief should not run for president in next year’s…
S&P Raises Egypt Ratings to B- from CCC+
Standard & Poor's Ratings has raised its sovereign credit ratings for Egypt to 'B-/B' from 'CCC+/C', saying it…
Egypt Turns to Russia As Relations with Washington Sour
The Russian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Egypt next week on a visit seen as signalling a growing…
UAE Begins Trial of Egyptians, Emiratis over Brotherhood Ties
Thirty Emiratis and Egyptians went on trial on Tuesday accused of setting up an illegal branch of Egypt's Muslim…
Egypt FM Says Ties with United States in ‘Turmoil’
Egypt’s foreign minister said Wednesday that relations between his country and the United States are in ‘‘turmoil’’…
Egypt: Ousted Morsi’s Detention Extended over Prison Break
A judge has extended the detention of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi for 30 days pending investigations…
Canadians Held Without Charge in Egypt Leave the Country
Two Canadians who were barred from leaving Egypt following weeks of imprisonment without charges have returned to…
Egypt Not Expected to Be Hit Hard by U.S. Aid Cuts
The U.S. decision to suspend delivery of tanks, helicopters and fighter jets to Egypt is more of a symbolic…
U.S. Quietly Observes Coup Law on Egypt Aid, But Shuns Term
Despite withholding most military aid to Egypt until it makes progress on democracy and human rights, the U.S.…
Israel Fears Negative Impact from U.S. Aid Freeze on Egypt
Israel struggled to hide its frustration on Thursday at a U.S. decision to withhold aid to Cairo, fearing the move…
Obama Trims Military Aid to Egypt As Part of Diplomatic ‘Recalibration’
The Obama administration announced on Wednesday it was cutting off sales of some military hardware to Egypt in…
Cairo Court Sets Nov. 4th Trial Date for Ousted Morsi
Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi will go on trial on Nov. 4 on charges of incitement to the killing of…
Egypt Needs Ambition, Not Just to Muddle through
Amid the recurring violence and polarisation in Egypt, it is clear that the society has lost – at least…
Egypt Bourse Benchmark Rebounds, Ends the Week above 5725 pts
Egypt Shares rebounded during the closing session to end this week higher with gains totaled EGP 571 million backed…
Egypt Shares Ended Mixed, EGX 30 Nears 5695 pts
Driven by local and Arab selling pressures, Egypt's shares ended lower incurring losses totaled EGP 693 million on…
Egypt Army Chief Calls for Quick Transition to Election
Egypt's army chief called on Tuesday for a quick transition to elections in order to restore stability to the…
Canada PM Urges Egypt to Free Canadian Hunger Strikers
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday called for the immediate release of two Canadians now on hunger…
Egyptian Soldier Killed by Sniper in Sinai
Egyptian security officials say a sniper has killed a soldier standing guard on a rooftop in the northern Sinai…
Egyptian Presidential Adviser Says Brotherhood Reconciliation Still Possible
Egyptian presidential adviser Mostafa Hegazy called on the Muslim Brotherhood to join in "an Egypt for all…