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Samaria terrorist founded Cairo terror cell

ISA arrests Arab from Kabatiya who went to Egypt so as to study, but ended up recruiting other terrorists to attack Israel.

Cairo source: Autopsy shows Italian killed in extreme torture

Egypt keeps report under wraps, but source reveals student took severe abuse including having sexual organ electrocuted. Did police do it?

Italian-British student found 'tortured to death' in Cairo

Body of Giulio Regeni, a PhD student from Cambridge University, was found on the side of a road. In Italy, some suspect police foul play.

Outrage in Egypt over inclusion of Israeli book at Cairo fair

Egyptian parliamentarian demands inquiry after Army Radio analyst's book is allowed into a book fair in Cairo.

Egypt: Brotherhood member arrested in attack on Israeli tourists

Senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood and his sons arrested on suspicion of involvement in attack on the Three Pyramids Hotel.

ISIS Claims Responsibility for Cairo Bombing

ISIS 'Sinai Province' branch claims bomb attack targeting police in Shubra Al-Khaima suburb of Egyptian capital.

Six Wounded in Car Bomb Attack in Cairo

Car bomb explodes near a national security building in the Shubra neighborhood of Egypt's capital.

ISIS's Sinai Province Executes Croatian Captive

In its first execution of a Western hostage, ISIS's Sinai branch announces it has murdered Tomislav Salopek, captured in Cairo.

ISIS Bombs the Italian Consulate in Cairo

One dead, 10 wounded as ISIS attacks Western target in Egypt for the first time, and warns it will attack similar targets in future.

Cairo: One Killed in Protest on Anniversary of Morsi Ouster

Civilian dies in Egyptian capital as protesters mark the second anniversary of the army's overthrow of president Mohammed Morsi.

Egyptian State Prosecutor Dies in Cairo Bomb Attack

Hisham Barakat injured along with several bodyguards in blast targeting his convoy in Egyptian capital.

Egyptian Court: We Can't Designate Israel a 'Terrorist State'

Court in Egypt rejects a lawsuit demanding the designation of Israel as a “terrorist state”.

Disturbing Video: What's it Like to be a Jew in Cairo?

Hidden camera expose shows what happens when a man dressed as an Orthodox Jew asks for directions in Egypt. It's not pretty.

One Dead in Cairo Bridge Bombing, After Top Islamist Killed

At least one person was killed Sunday in a bomb explosion on a Cairo bridge, just hours after forces gunned down a top Islamist leader.

Arab League Calls to Create a 'Unified Arab Military Force'

Head of Arab League calls to create joint force to fight terror in Cairo meeting, as Egypt takes initiative.

Explosion in Cairo Kills Two, Wounds Nine

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

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.

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.

Cairo: 15 Dead in Clashes

Police and Islamists collide on anniversary of uprising that ousted then-President Hosni Mubarak.

Syrian Opposition Agree on 10-Point Plan for 'Radical Change'

Domestic and exiled opposition leaders meet in Cairo, demand radical change ahead of April peace talks boycotted by main opposition group.

'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.

One Dead in Cairo Clashes After Mubarak Acquitted

One person killed in in clashes that erupted after an Egyptian court dismissed a murder charge against former President.

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Acquitted

Mubarak, 86, cleared of corruption and murder charges over 'Arab Spring' deaths; protests erupt in Cairo over verdict.

Two Killed During Islamist Protests in Egypt

Two people killed in clashes between protesters and Egyptian police in Cairo, as Islamists take to the streets.

Train Blast in Egypt Kill Two Officers

Two Egyptian policemen killed after a bomb exploded inside a train carriage north of Cairo.

Cairo Talks on Monday Despite Hamas Terror Attack in Jerusalem

Indirect Cairo negotiations to resume according to Islamic Jihad terror leader, days after Hamas terrorist murders baby.

Egypt: 9 Hurt in Explosion Near Cairo Court

Explosion near Egypt's High Court of Justice in central Cairo hurts nine civilians.

Hamas: More War Unless Int'l Community Pressures Israel

Gaza spokesman warns international community that it will 'explode' if 'Israeli siege' not lifted.

Optimistic or obtuse?

Kerry to Push for Return to Peace Talks in Cairo

Unperturbed by collapse of last talks and Hamas terror war, US officials say Kerry on Sunday will try to restart process at Gaza donor meet.

Date Set for Resumption of Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Talks

Talks in Cairo set to restart in just over a month, as Hamas and Fatah attempt to repair their own strained relations.

Cairo Truce Talks to Resume Wednesday

Thorny issues of sea and airport, terrorist swap and disarmament will be raised, despite terror tunnel digging reports and mortar breach.

Hamas Truce Talks Reportedly to Resume in Next 48 Hours

Delegations to return to Cairo as Hamas refuses to disarm, demands sea and airport, terrorist swap. Ya'alon: 'they won't get a seaport.'

Operation Protective Edge: Day 44

Israel, Hamas Officially Cease Cairo Talks

End to abortive talks as rocket fire continues; both delegations being pulled out of Cairo.

Netanyahu Pulls Israeli Delegation from Cairo Talks

PM and Ya'alon order Israelis out of truce talks after Gaza terrorists breach ceasefire; Egypt reportedly trying to save talks.

Israeli Official Denies Agreement to Lift Gaza Blockade

Official involved in ongoing Cairo talks says reports made of significant breakthrough by Palestinian delegation false.

Watch: New Group in Cairo Threatens to Carry Out Terror Attacks

A video has surfaced of a new terrorist group threatening to carry out terrorist attacks in Egypt.

Clashes in Cairo as Morsi Supporters Riot

Three people killed in Cairo as supporters of ousted Islamist President protest for a second straight day.

PA Says Egypt Presented Ceasefire Proposal

PA officials: Egypt presented a proposal that would see a reduction of the naval blockade and of the buffer zone.

Report: Palestinian Arab Delegation Agrees to 72-Hour Truce

Palestinian media sources claim that all sides have agreed to a 72-hour truce. But is it another false alarm?

Kerry and Top Aides Checked with Metal Detector in Cairo

Egyptian security officers checked Kerry and his aides as they arrived for a meeting with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Israeli Delegation to Visit Cairo for Ceasefire Talks

Shin Bet chief among members of an Israeli delegation that will visit Cairo to discuss Gaza ceasefire.

Hamas Official to Visit Cairo for Renewed Ceasefire Talks

After Hamas rejects Egyptian ceasefire proposal and presents its own list of conditions, officials to meet with Egyptian officials.

Egypt: Bomb Hits Election Rally in Cairo

Three people hurt by a bomb at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Russia Ups Military Presence in the Mediterranean Sea

US Calls for Egypt to Hold Fair Trial for Accused Islamists

Washington 'deeply concerned' over death sentences handed down to 529 Muslim Brotherhood leaders, call for rights to 'civil liberties.'

Bomb Explodes Outside Israeli Embassy in Cairo

Home-made bomb explodes in front of the Israeli embassy in Cairo. No one hurt.

6 Dead as Cairo Hit by Wave of Bomb Attacks

A wave of four bomb attacks kills 6 in Cairo on the eve of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising.

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Massive Explosions Rock Cairo's Police HQ

Car bomb destroys part of headquarters, second blast targets subway station. Timed for anniversary of uprising that toppled Mubarak.

Student Killed, 101 Arrested as Egypt Clashes Continue

Egypt continues its crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood which was designated as a terrorist organization.

Egypt: One Dead in Cairo Clashes

One person killed in Cairo, as authorities arrest dozens of Muslim Brotherhood members on terrorism charges.

Bomb Blast Targets Bus in Egyptian Capital

At least one person killed when explosive device hurled at a public bus, according to reports.

Abbas Calls Arab League Meeting About Peace Talks

Meeting set for December 21 as Abbas plans to brief Arab foreign ministers on floundering 'peace talks' with Israel.

Car Bomb Defused Near Egypt's Capital

Egyptian forces defuse a bomb placed in a car and primed to explode on a roadside near the capital Cairo.

Egypt to Hold Referendum on New Constitution

Egypt announces referendum on an amended constitution as protesters take to the streets in defiance of new law.

Egypt: Two Dead in Clashes at Cairo University

Two people killed in clashes between Egypt’s security forces and hundreds of students at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo.

Senior Security Officer Shot Dead in Cairo

An officer who was in charge of monitoring Islamist groups shot dead by masked gunmen in Cairo.

Kerry: US Aid Cutoff Not a 'Punishment' for Egypt

The US was not trying to 'punish' Cairo by freezing aid, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said in Cairo Sunday

Egypt: Police Storm University to Confront Protesters

Egyptian police entered the Al-Azhar University in Cairo to confront Islamist protesters, following a request from its administration.

Egypt: 3 Dead as Gunmen Fire on Coptic Christian Wedding

Three people die as gunmen on motorcycles open fire on a wedding party outside a Coptic Christian church in Cairo.

Brotherhood Supporters Protest at Egypt's Universities

Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood protest against the military at universities in Egypt.