Egypt

Egypt army kills scores of militants in Sinai Peninsula

Apr 02, 2016 11:00

The Egyptian military says it has killed scores of militants in the restive province of North Sinai, located in the country’s extreme northeast.
Egypt gives long jail sentences to 23 Morsi supporters

Mar 30, 2016 08:10

An Egyptian court has given lengthy prison terms to 23 supporters of ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, over their alleged role in a deadly protest against the overthrow of Morsi in 2013.
Man hijacking EgyptAir plane arrested: Cypriot govt. spokesman

Mar 29, 2016 09:43

An Egyptian man who had hijacked a passenger plane operated by the EgyptAir has been arrested at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus.
Sisi sacks top auditor for criticizing ‘govt. corruption’

Mar 29, 2016 03:38

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has dismissed the country’s top auditor, who has criticized the government for alleged massive corruption.
Armed man hijacks EgyptAir passenger plane

Mar 29, 2016 02:24

A hijacked passenger plane has landed at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus, the state broadcaster is reporting.
President Sisi reshuffles Egypt's cabinet

Mar 23, 2016 12:26

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has reshuffled the cabinet, appointing ten new ministers.
Bombing kills two Egypitan policemen in Sinai

Mar 07, 2016 14:07

A roadside bombing has claimed the lives of at least two Egyptian policemen in the restive Sinai Peninsula, Egypt’s Interior Ministry says.