Egypt

Egypt court orders corruption probe into Mubarak

Mar 24, 2017 08:00

An Egyptian court ordered on Thursday a renewed corruption probe into ousted president Hosni Mubarak, who has been cleared for release after almost six years in detention, judicial officials said.
Ten Egyptian troops killed in Sinai anti-terror operation

Mar 23, 2017 18:24

Ten Egyptian security forces have been killed during an anti-terror operation in central Sinai after their vehicles were targeted by bombs.
Egyptian prosecutor allows for ex-dictator Mubarak's release

Mar 13, 2017 18:00

An Egyptian prosecutor has allowed for former dictator Hosni Mubarak to be released from detention after an appeals court acquitted him of involvement in the killing of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 revolution.
Egyptian sentences man to death for killing Christian

Mar 10, 2017 07:46

A court in Egypt has issued a death sentence for a man who killed a Christian for selling alcohol in the city of Alexandria.
Egypt court gives life terms to nine people over spying for Israel

Mar 09, 2017 09:13

An Egyptian court has sentenced three Egyptians and six Israelis to life in prison on charges of spying for the Tel Aviv regime.
Egypt’s Sisi vows to stand by Syrians against terrorists

Mar 03, 2017 04:29

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says his country supports a "united Syria" and a political resolution to the foreign-sponsored militancy that has ravaged the Arab country for six years and killed thousands of people.
Egypt’s top appeals court acquits Mubarak over killing protesters during 2011 revolution

Mar 02, 2017 19:46

Egypt's top appeals court has acquitted former dictator Hosni Mubarak of involvement in the killing of hundreds of protesters during the 2011 revolution that ended his nearly three-decade reign.
British FM in Egypt to ‘deepen’ ties

Feb 26, 2017 17:53

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has made his first visit to Egypt to “deepen the strength” of mutual ties, amid calls by human rights groups to shed light on the human rights situation in the Middle Eastern country.
Egypt court upholds death penalty for 10

Feb 20, 2017 20:37

Egypt’s Court of Cassation has upheld the death sentences issued against 10 defendants who had been convicted of murder-related charges in a soccer stadium massacre some five years ago.
Daesh executes five Egyptians accused of aiding army

Feb 11, 2017 12:50

Daesh, which is mainly active in Iraq and Syria, claims to have executed five men accused of assisting the Egyptian army which is battling the Takfiri terrorist group in the country’s restive Sinai Province.