Egypt

Egyptian Troops Show Commitment to Yemen War

Egypt has deepened its relationship with Saudi Arabia, and it's not all about the money.

Egypt Names 18 Muslim Brotherhood Members as Terrorists

Egypt's top prosecutor names 18 Muslim Brotherhood members, including leader Mohammed Badie, as terrorists.

Egypt Sentences Two for 'Spying for Israel'

In Egypt, which has peace treaty with Israel, man gets life and woman 15 years for allegedly giving intelligence, submarine info to Israel.

Game-Changer? Unified Arab Force Established by Arab League

Same day that Saudis and allies launch proxy war on Iran in Yemen, Arab FMs agree to create joint Arab army for rapid response missions.

Expert: Egypt Might be Open to New Ideas on Solving the Conflict

Egypt would probably not embrace alternatives to the two-state Solution, but it prefers something to nothing.

Mubarak's Former Interior Minister Acquitted of Corruption

Former Egyptian minister Habib al-Adly cleared of illegally accumulating $25 million and will be released.

Egypt Forces Judges who Supported Brotherhood to Retire

Egyptian court orders 41 judges into compulsory retirement for supporting the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.

Sisi Appeals for More Military Aid from the United States

Egypt's President appeals to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism.

Facebook Atheist Risking Jail Seeks to Flee Egypt

Former Muslim Brotherhood member who rejected religion says life is 'not possible' for atheists in Egypt.

Egypt Executes Muslim Brotherhood Supporter

Egypt executes a supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood for a murder committed during riots in mid-2013.

As Egypt Pulls Forces from Sinai, Israel Fears Terror Boom

Egypt moving forces from Sinai to Libya to fight ISIS threat; Israeli security officials worry it may spur terrorist takeover in Sinai.

Egypt's Fight With Hamas: Good For Israel, Or Could it Backfire?

While many in Israel will be hailing President El-Sisi's continued clampdown on Hamas, there is also reason to be wary.

Will Egypt Go for its Own Nuclear Weapon?

Expert says Egypt distancing from US, explains what the move means for nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

Arab League to Discuss Creation of 'Unified Arab Force'

Annual summit to consider implementing Egyptian initiative for joint force to confront stability threats such as 'the rise of terrorism.'

Hamas Leader: We'll Respond to Egypt as We Do to Israel

Hamas's Salah Bardawil issues a threat against Cairo after Egypt designates his group as a terrorist organization.

Explosion in Cairo Kills Two, Wounds Nine

Two killed and nine wounded in a bomb explosion outside the Egyptian supreme court in Cairo.

'America Softer on Islamist Terrorism than Egypt'

Egyptian weekly hints that Egypt can't count on US, will form anti-terror coalitions with Arab countries and Russia instead.

Hamas: Egypt a 'Friend of the Israeli Occupation'

Hamas denounces Egypt for declaring it a terrorist organization, saying the decision targets "the whole Palestinian people".

Egyptian Cleric: ISIS Didn't Burn the Jordanian Pilot to Death

Egypt’s former mufti claims ISIS photoshopped the images of the burning of a Jordanian pilot to "instill terror in people's hearts."

Egyptians Flock Home from Libya After ISIS Beheadings

Almost 15,000 Egyptians have flocked home from Libya since ISIS beheaded 21 Coptic Christians last week.

Sisi Calls for 'Unified Arab Force' to Fight Terror

Egypt's President says Arab countries should fight the challenges in the region together.

Not Just Israel: Arab States Worried About Iran Deal

Arab governments reportedly tell Washington they fear a bad deal with Iran will cause a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Egypt Acquits Ex-Minister over Israel Gas Deal

Former oil minister initially convicted for allegedly selling natural gas to Israel at below market price.

Report: ISIS Kidnaps More Egyptians

In what appears to be a growing battle, Egyptian officials say Thursday that ISIS terrorists in Libya kidnapped ten Egyptians.

Egypt Sentences Student to Jail for Promoting Atheism

Cairo cracking down on 'insults to Islam' and other major religions - including atheism.

France Sells Egypt 24 Rafale Fighter Jets

France signs an agreement with Egypt for the sale of its Rafale fighter jet, in a show of support for President Sisi.

'I'm Still Egypt's President', Insists Morsi as New Trial Begins

Former Egyptian president charged with leaking documents to Qatar, declares he doesn't recognize the court's authority.

Sisi Vows to Respond to Beheadings of 21 Christians

Egyptian President says his country will choose "the necessary timing" to respond to the beheadings of 21 Christians in Libya.

Egypt Court Releases 2 Al-Jazeera Journalists

Egyptian court orders the release of Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed pending retrial.

Egypt Court Orders Retrial for 36 Brotherhood Supporters

Egyptian court orders retrial for 36 supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood who were sentenced to death in a mass trial last year.

Egypt: 22 Killed in Clashes Between Soccer Fans and Police

At least 22 people killed when hardcore fans of a soccer group clash with Egyptian police before a game.

Egyptian Airstrikes Kill Dozens of Terrorists in Sinai

Egyptian military airstrikes have killed at least 27 fighters in the northern Sinai region.

Muslim Scholars Call to 'Kill and Crucify' ISIS Terrorists

Statement from Al-Azhar also calls to 'cut off the limbs' of Islamic State members, in response to horrific execution of Jordanian pilot.

A new Gazan front?

Hamas Claims Egypt Opened Fire on its 'Military Posts' in Gaza

Amid massive expulsion of Gazans, Hamas 'ministry' and witnesses say Egypt has now shot at its positions - but did Hamas contradict itself?

Canada Hopes Egypt will Free Al-Jazeera Journalist Soon

Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird says he is hopeful Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy will be released soon.

Hamas Official: Egypt's Decision a 'Coup Against History'

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk says decision to blacklist Hamas in Egypt is contrary to history.

Egypt Releases One of Three Detained Al-Jazeera Reporters

Australian Peter Greste, a reporter for Al-Jazeera, released from Egyptian prison after more than a year behind bars.

Egyptian Court Blacklists Hamas's 'Military Wing'

Egyptian court bans Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades and lists it as a terrorist organization.

Egyptian Court Overturns Hamas Ban

Court in Egypt overturns an earlier decision to list Hamas as a terrorist organization, says doing so not under its jurisdiction.

'ISIS is Not a State, Not Justified by Islam'

Egypt's Grand Mufti Sheikh Shawky Allam tells public forum in Singapore that ISIS is not considered a state and is not justified by Islam.

Egypt Extends North Sinai Curfew by Three Months

Egypt’s Prime Minister extends curfew that was imposed following two deadly attacks in Sinai in October.

'Put it Back!' Tutankhamun's Beard Glued Back On After Mishap

Inquiry into Egyptian museum launched after ancient mummy found to have had his glue reattached with epoxy.

Sisi: The Fight Against Terror Needs New Muslim Discourse

Egyptian President says the fight against terror needs "a reformed religious discourse" which removes "false ideologies".

Egyptian Terrorists Claim Attack on Sinai Pipeline to Jordan

Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, Egypt's deadliest terror groups takes claims for bombing a Sinai pipeline that carries gas to Jordan.

Abbas Claims Hamas and Israel Agreed on 'Palestine' in Sinai

Abbas says Hamas seeking 'old dream of Islamic state,' claims Sisi told him Hamas and Israel agreed on Sinai state, which Sisi rejected.

In Court, Morsi Launches Tirade Against Successor Sisi

Ousted Egyptian president launches a tirade against his successor who he accuses of removing him in a "coup".

Egyptian Minister: We're 'Open' to Importing Gas from Israel

Egypt's oil minister says his country is open to importing gas from Israel amid an energy crisis in his country.

Egyptian Court Overturns Mubarak's Conviction on Corruption

Court overturns 86-year-old former Egyptian president's conviction on corruption charges, orders retrial.

Qatar Denies Expelling Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal

Qatar's Foreign Minister claims Hamas chief Mashaal remains in the country and that relations between Qatar and Egypt are fine.

'Secular' Egypt Jails Student for Atheism

Youth's father testifies against 'extremist' son who complained over harassment for being atheist. Not the only victim of Islamic crackdown.

Egypt to Open Rafah Crossing for Three Days

Egyptian authorities will open the Rafah crossing with Gaza for three days starting on Tuesday.

Egypt Starts Evacuating Homes as it Doubles Gaza Buffer Zone

Egypt begins work on doubling the width of a buffer zone along the border with Gaza, evacuating 1,220 homes in the process.

Egypt's 'Gush Katif': Sinai Border Residents Evicted

The only way to put an end to terror in Sinai, according to an Egyptian official, is to clear out the Egyptian side of Rafiach.

Egypt: Police Shot Dead Outside Church on Coptic Christmas Eve

Three policemen killed in Egypt as Islamist violence continues; authorities ramp up security in anticipation of more attacks.

Report: Qatar Expels Hamas Chief Khaled Mashaal

Mashaal, Muslim Brotherhood members given the boot in apparent push by Qatar to repair ties with Egypt; Hamas angrily denies.

Libya: Kidnapped Coptic Christians Released

A local leader says 13 Coptic Christian workers from Egypt have been freed after being seized in Libya by "people smugglers".

4 Policemen Wounded in Sinai Bomb Attack

Four Egyptian policemen wounded by an explosive device was planted at the entrance to an apartment building in the Sinai.

Thirteen Coptic Christians Abducted in Libya

Islamists seize Christians in Sirte in second abduction in one week; Egypt tells citizens to stay indoors due to threats.

Hamas Condemns Shooting of Gaza Teen by Egypt

Hamas condemns 'dangerous development' of 17-year-old youth, says shooting 'not neighborly'.

Egyptian Soldiers Shoot and Kill Gazan in Rafah

Egyptian soldiers firing from across the border shoot dead a Palestinian Arab man, motive unknown.