Egypt’s Plastics Exports surge 21% at End-2014
Egypt’s plastics exports recorded EGP 10.6 billion (US$1.3 million) at the end of 2014, marking a 21% growth from…
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Islamic State says it has beheaded second Japanese hostage Goto
Islamic State militants said they had beheaded a second Japanese hostage, journalist Kenji Goto, prompting Prime…
Islamic State purportedly sets new deadline for hostage swap
An audio message purportedly from a Japanese journalist being held by Islamic State militants said a Jordanian air…
Security approval required for Egyptian travellers to Turkey and Iraq: MOI
Egyptians wishing to travel to Turkey or Iraq are now required to get security approval from passport control…
Shaky Grip On Northern Road As Iraq Pushes Advance Against IS
From somewhere, a sniper opened fire on the seven battle-scarred Humvees of Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled…
Iraq’s Divisions Will Delay Counter-Offensive On Islamic State
U.S. air support and pledges of weapons and training for Iraq's army have raised expectations of a…
Obama To Send 1,500 More Troops To Iraq As Campaign Expands
President Barack Obama has approved sending up to 1,500 more troops to Iraq, roughly doubling the number of U.S.…
Egypt Levels Sinai Homes in New Strategy against Islamist Militants
At Egypt's border with the Gaza Strip, families are emptying their homes - lugging mattresses and furniture onto…
Egyptian Ex-Police Officer Conducted ‘ISIS Suicide Attack In Iraq’
A former Egyptian police officer and parliamentary candidate has reportedly conducted a suicide attack for ISIS in…
Kurds Hold Off Islamic State In Kobani; Fighters Strike In Iraq
Kurdish defenders held off Islamic State militants in Syria's border town of Kobani on Sunday, but the fighters…