Egypt frees 2011 revolution figure Maher
Egypt has released political activist Ahmed Maher, a leading figure in the 2011 revolt that toppled the government, after he completed his jail term, his lawyer and a security source said Thursday.
Jan 05, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
Egypt`s Sisi, Trump agreed in call on UN Israel vote delay
Egypt agreed to postpone a UN Security Council resolution against Israeli settlements when US president-elect Donald Trump called President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the presidency said Friday.
Dec 23, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Egypt executes convicted jihadist Adel Habara
Egyptian authorities today executed a jihadist convicted of involvement in a 2013 gun attack on police in the Sinai Peninsula, state media reported.
Dec 15, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
Egypt arrests four over deadly church blast
Egypt said Monday it had arrested four people suspected of involvement in a devastating bombing of a Cairo Coptic church, as grief-stricken mourners gathered for the funeral of the dead.
Dec 13, 2016, 02:31 AM IST
Egypt court overturns life sentence against ex-president Mursi
The court last week overturned a death sentence against Mursi in a separate case, meaning he no longer faces execution.
Nov 22, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Egypt's Sisi says spoke to Donald Trump by telephone, congratulated him on win
"President Trump said he looked forward to meeting the president (again) soon."
Nov 09, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Egypt's Sisi says Putin ready to host Mideast peace talks
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said his Russian counterpart and close ally Vladimir Putin wants to host an Israeli-Palestinian summit to revive peace talks, in an interview published today.
Aug 22, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
Muslim, Arab leaders condemn Nice attack
Leading Muslim clerics joined Arab leaders on Friday in condemning a truck attack that killed at least 84 revellers in the Mediterranean resort of Nice on France`s national holiday.
Jul 15, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
Egypt court quashes cession of Red Sea islands to Saudi: Judge
Saudi Arabia is one of Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi`s main regional backers and the kingdom has provided Egypt with billions of dollars worth of aid since the ex-Army chief took power.
Jun 21, 2016, 14:37 PM IST
Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM
Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi today said a submarine was deployed to locate the black boxes that could provide vital clues on what caused an EgyptAir plane to crash in the Mediterranean Sea carrying 66 people, as he asserted no theory was being favoured in the probe.
May 22, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
Hollande inks deals in Egypt visit dogged by rights criticism
French President Francois Hollande sealed several economic deals with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.
Apr 18, 2016, 01:52 AM IST
King Salman announces Saudi-Egypt bridge in rare Cairo visit
Saudi King Salman on Friday announced plans to build a bridge over the Red Sea to Egypt, in a lavish show of support for the government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Apr 09, 2016, 07:47 AM IST
EgyptAir hijack ends with passengers freed unharmed, suspect arrested
The passengers and crew were unharmed. Eighty-one people, including 21 foreigners and 15 crew, were on board the Airbus 320.
Mar 29, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Less than third of voters turn out in Egypt election
In the latest vote, 60 seats from the lists saw clear winners, while in the first stage, another 60 were swept by a pro-Sisi coalition For Love of Egypt.
Nov 26, 2015, 01:13 AM IST
Russia suspends Egypt flights as Western intelligence backs bomb theory
Putin's decision was a response to the crash of an Airbus A321 operated by a Russian carrier on Saturday over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. All 224 people on board were killed.
Nov 06, 2015, 23:42 PM IST
Egypt president defends security laws ahead of UK visit
"There is a real roadmap for democracy in Egypt," Sisi told BBC television ahead of his visit.
Nov 05, 2015, 05:19 AM IST
Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi calls for NATO help in Libya 'vacuum'
Libya has descended into chaos since longtime dictator Gaddafi was ousted in 2011.
Nov 04, 2015, 10:40 AM IST
Pro-Sisi alliance biggest winner in 1st round of Egypt polls
A political alliance loyal to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has emerged as a big winner in the first round of parliamentary polls through which he is seeking to tighten his grip on power over two years after he ousted his Islamist predecessor.
Oct 31, 2015, 13:34 PM IST
Egypt turnout 21.7 pc in first round run-off: Officials
The first round run-off in Egypt's parliamentary election produced a turnout of 21.7 per cent, officials announced today, reflecting disinterest in a vote held in the absence of any strong opposition.
Oct 31, 2015, 02:02 AM IST
Egypt voters trickle in to elect wew pro-Sisi Parliament
Egyptians voted Sunday to elect a new parliament that will bolster President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's grip on power after he crushed all opposition since ousting his Islamist predecessor two years ago.
Oct 19, 2015, 12:13 PM IST
