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Egyptians hold demo over island deal with Saudi Arabia
Apr 15, 2016 09:00Egypt's police have "encircled" major routes into Cairo as the government attempts to prevent a planned protest over the decision to hand two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.
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About 7,420 civilians tried in Egypt's military courts in 18 months: HRW
Apr 14, 2016 08:32Human Rights Watch (HRW) says thousands of Egyptian civilians have been tried in military courts mainly on charges of taking part in anti-government protest over the past 18 months.
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Egypt-Saudi islands deal struck after Israeli green light: Israeli media
Apr 12, 2016 04:47Egypt had informed Zionist regime about its intention to give away two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, and had received Israeli blessing.
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Sisi under fire for giving away Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia
Apr 11, 2016 10:16Egyptians from ordinary citizens and activists to former officials and politicians line up to vent their anger at President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's decision to hand over two islands to Saudi Arabia.
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Four Egyptian soldiers killed in militant ambush in Sinai
Apr 09, 2016 08:18At least four Egyptian army soldiers have been killed in a surprise attack by Takfiri terrorists against a camp in the North African country’s volatile Sinai Peninsula.
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Egypt army kills scores of militants in Sinai Peninsula
Apr 02, 2016 11:00The Egyptian military says it has killed scores of militants in the restive province of North Sinai, located in the country’s extreme northeast.
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Egypt gives long jail sentences to 23 Morsi supporters
Mar 30, 2016 08:10An 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.
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Man hijacking EgyptAir plane arrested: Cypriot govt. spokesman
Mar 29, 2016 09:43An Egyptian man who had hijacked a passenger plane operated by the EgyptAir has been arrested at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus.
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Sisi sacks top auditor for criticizing ‘govt. corruption’
Mar 29, 2016 03:38Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has dismissed the country’s top auditor, who has criticized the government for alleged massive corruption.
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Armed man hijacks EgyptAir passenger plane
Mar 29, 2016 02:24A hijacked passenger plane has landed at Larnaca Airport in Cyprus, the state broadcaster is reporting.