Egyptian army says 3 militants killed, 74 arrested in Sinai
Egypt's armed forces say they have killed three "high-level" suspected militants and arrested 74 others in sweeps in the troubled northern Sinai Peninsula in recent days.
Nov 16, 2017, 21:03 PM IST
Egypt's Sisi says he will not seek a third term: Report
Egypt`s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will not seek a third term in office, he said in an interview with CNBC, adding that he does not intend to change the constitution and its provision of a two-term presidential limit.
Nov 07, 2017, 12:12 PM IST
Little-known group Ansar al-Islam claims responsibility for Egypt attack
A militant group called Ansar al-Islam claimed responsibility for an attack in Egypt`s Western Desert that killed several policemen on Oct. 21, the newly emerged group said in a statement on Friday.
Nov 03, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
New York attacker was our 'caliphate soldier', claims ISIS
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a truck attack in New York City that killed eight people on Tuesday, the group`s online publication said on Thursday.
Nov 03, 2017, 08:20 AM IST
35 Egyptian police, troops die in clashes with Islamists: Officials
At least 35 Egyptian troops and police officers were killed in clashes with Islamist fighters in the Bahariya oasis in the country`s Western Desert on Friday, security and medical sources said.
Oct 21, 2017, 06:18 AM IST
Five questions on Palestinian unity deal
Palestinian rivals Fatah and Hamas signed a unity deal in Cairo on Thursday aimed at ending their decade-long dispute.
Oct 12, 2017, 21:56 PM IST
Hamas agrees to hand over Gaza to Abbas government
Hamas also agreed to an election, which has failed to take place in Gaza since 2006 as a result of the division between Fatah and Hamas.
Sep 17, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Egypt criticises US decision to cut aid as Kushner visits
Egyptian media however quoted President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi`s spokesman Alaa Youssef as saying the president would meet the delegation.
Aug 23, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Egypt train crash toll hits 41 as drivers questioned
The death toll from Egypt`s latest train disaster rose to 41 on Saturday as two drivers were questioned and cranes worked to clear the stricken railway line between Cairo and the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.
Aug 12, 2017, 18:59 PM IST
Egypt train crash kills 36, injures more than 100
In 2012, 50 people - mostly children - were killed when a train crashed into a school bus south of Cairo, further inflaming public anger at authorities over Egypt`s antiquated transport network.
Aug 11, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
Two policemen killed in attack north of Cairo: Report
Two Egyptian policemen were killed and one wounded when a group of wanted criminals opened fire on security forces in a village north of Cairo on Tuesday, state newspaper Al-Ahram reported.
Aug 08, 2017, 17:35 PM IST
Eight sentenced to death in Egypt over 2013 police station assault
An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced eight persons to death over charges of breaking into a police station in 2013, the media reported.
Jul 29, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Egyptian court sentences 28 to death over prosecutor killing
The court handed other defendants a variety of jail terms up to life in prison. Of 67 defendants, 15 are still at large.
Jul 22, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
Egypt court sentences 28 to death over 2015 prosecutor killing
A Cairo criminal court on Saturday sentenced to death 28 people over the 2015 killing of Egypt`s top prosecutor and handed 15 others jail sentences of 25 years each.
Jul 22, 2017, 15:33 PM IST
Two Ukrainian tourists killed in Egypt resort knife attack: Sources
The ministry said a preliminary investigation showed the man appeared to have swam from a nearby public beach to access the holiday resort.
Jul 14, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Egypt announces electronics ban lifted on US flights
In recent weeks, the US also lifted the ban imposed on airlines from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey.
Jul 12, 2017, 22:23 PM IST
US, Qatar sign agreement against financing terrorism
In live footage, Rex Tillerson and Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani signed the pact, which they had been working on for a year, Tillerson explained, Efe news reported.
Jul 12, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
Asaduddin Owaisi pitches for heritage tag for Hyderabad city; BJP, TRS support
The UNESCO on Saturday declared Ahmedabad as the world heritage city. It is the first city in India to get the tag.
Jul 10, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
2 policemen killed, 9 injured in Egypt blast
The explosion came a day after a car bomber attacked a checkpoint in North Sinai's nearby Rafah city, causing at least 66 deaths and injuries, according to the Egyptian military spokesman.
Jul 09, 2017, 09:11 AM IST
23 Egyptian soldiers killed, another 26 injured in Sinai car bomb attacks: Sources
The two cars exploded on a road outside the border city of Rafah.
Jul 07, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
