One Dead in Clashes in Cairo
One person killed in clashes in Cairo. Muslim Brotherhood claims police officers fired at their march.
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Gunman Kills 10-year-old Christian Girl in Egypt
Jessica Boulous was shot and instantly killed in Cairo. Her uncles says violence against Christians “seems to be normal” in Egypt now.
Egyptian Police Break up Violent Clashes
Violent clashes break out between supporters, opponents of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi.
Egyptian Protesters Braced for Further Clashes
As of yet, the army's promised crackdown has not materialized, but protesters aren't taking any chances.
Egypt May Start Taking Action Against Morsi Supporters
Security forces are expected to start taking action against supporters of ousted President Morsi who are staging sit-ins.
Egypt's President: No Concessions to Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt's interim president says that talks to end the crisis in the country have failed. Announcement may set the stage for more clashes.
Five Dead in Clashes During Egypt Protests
Five people were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's ousted president in Alexandria.
Egypt Braces for Mass Demonstrations, as Army Ups Stakes
Egyptians are bracing for mass rallies Friday by supporters and opponents of former President Morsi over who has a mandate to rule.
Four People Killed in Ongoing Egypt Clashes
Four people were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi.
Egyptian Army Blocks Pro-Morsi Protesters
The Egyptian army blocked streets leading to the Republican Guard House in Cairo to stop Morsi's supporters from reaching the building.
US Officials Return to Middle East
US officials return to the region for another round of shuttle diplomacy. Secy of State John Kerry is expected in Israel Tuesday night.
Cairo: Police Use Tear Gas on Morsi Supporters
22 injured in clashes in Cairo's downtown between police forces and supporters of former president Mohammed Morsi.
Ten Dead in Clashes Across Egypt
10 dead and 210 wounded in clashes across Egypt, involving opponents and supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.
Egypt's New Interim President Mansour Sworn Into Office
Chief Justice Adly el-Mansour was officially sworn into office Thursday as the new transitional President of Egypt.
Cairo: Muslim Brotherhood HQ Stormed
Building was set on fire. People were seen leaving it with fire bombs, helmets, flak jackets, furniture and televisions.
Egyptians Brace for Sunday's 'Rage'
Egyptians are bracing for what is developing into another revolution, this time to depose a democratically elected Islamist president.
American Killed in Clashes in Egypt
Two people, including one American, were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi in Alexandria.
NY-Bound Flight Makes Forced Landing Following Threat
A plane from Cairo bound for New York made an emergency landing in Scotland after a passenger discovered threatening letter onboard aircraft
Egypt Sentences Employees of Foreign NGOs to Jail
Cairo court sentences 43 Egyptian and foreign employees of several NGOs to jail sentences. Kerry condemns.
High-Tech Solution to Judaism's 'Mystery of the Century'
Mega-computer enlisted to unlock 1,000 year-old texts to study key developments in Judaism and relations with other nations and religions.
Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel
Dozens of Islamist protesters gather at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, hold an anti-Israel demonstration.
Egypt: 39 Hurt in Clashes Between Islamists and Opposition
At least 39 hurt after opposition activists march on thousands of Islamists rallying outside the Supreme Court in Cairo.
Leader of Egyptian Jewish Community Brought to Rest
More than a hundred mourners came to pay their last respects to Carmen Weinstein, who died this week at 84.
Games in Cairo Court Over Former President Hosni Mubarak
A Cairo court ordered the release of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak -- and then reversed itself on other charges and re-jailed him.
Egypt Keeping Gaza Peace with Israel
Egypt is largely responsible for helping to maintain the cease fire between Israel and Hamas terrorist-run Gaza, says a Mideast expert.
Egypt Suspends Tourist Flights from Iran
Just a week after Cairo resumed tourist flights from Tehran after more than 30 years, Egypt has already suspended them until June.
Egypt: One Killed in Clashes Between Muslims and Copts
One killed in clashes at Cairo's Coptic cathedral, after funeral prayers for four Christians during which Copts chanted against Morsi.
Haniyeh in Cairo to Bemoan 'Israeli Truce Violations'
Hamas leader Ismail Haniya traveled to Cairo on Saturday to discuss "Israeli violations" of truce following Operation Pillar of Defense.
Opposition, Islamists Clash in Cairo
Opposition protesters clash with Islamists near Muslim Brotherhood headquarters in Cairo, after activists march to the building.
Hamas Ready to Implement Reconciliation 'Word for Word'
Hamas says it is eager to sign a reconciliation deal with rival faction Fatah.
Egyptians Rally, Call on Army to Assume Power
Hundreds of Egyptians demonstrated in Cairo to press for the army to assume power in a country plagued by unrest and instability.
Egypt: Verdict Over Soccer Violence Re-fuels Unrest
A court verdict over deadly soccer violence sparks fresh unrest in Egypt, with two people killed.
Egypt's 'Eye Sniper' Sentenced to Three Years
Egyptian police officer nicknamed the "eye sniper" was sentenced to three years in prison for involvement in deadly Cairo clashes.
Kerry in Egypt to Press for Political Consensus
Kerry in Cairo plans to underline the need for a political consensus to overcome Egypt's crippling economic crisis.
Cairo: Protesters Block Doors to Administrative Building
Protesters block the doors to Cairo's main administrative building as part of a growing campaign against President Mohammed Morsi.
Traditional Belly Dance TV Banned by Egyptian Court
The Islamization of Egypt continues, with the nation’s court ordering a TV channel off the air that broadcasts belly dance clips.
Egypt to Arm Policemen in Wake of Cop Protests
Egypt will arm low ranking policemen with pistols, after they held protests demanding weapons and better work conditions.
Israeli Security Delegation Arrives for Talks in Cairo
A four-man Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo, according to Arabic media sources.
Cambridge and Oxford Set Sights on Jewish Genizah
Cambridge and Oxford universities announced they will be conducting a fund-raising effort aimed at purchasing the Lewis-Gibson Genizah.
Clashes Break Out Outside Presidential Palace in Cairo
Egyptian police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters outside the presidential palace.
Thousands Protest Egypt’s Morsi 2 Years Post-Mubarak
Thousands demonstrated against Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood-backed President Mohamed Morsi two years after Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
Two Days of Talks Fail to Bring Hamas-Fatah Unity
Divisions remain as PA factions meeting in Cairo wrap up two days of talks aimed at reconciling Hamas and Fatah.
Hamas, Fatah Meet in Cairo, Don't Reach Agreement
PA factions meeting in Cairo to seal a reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas will hold a second round of talks.
Thousands Demonstrate Against Morsi in Egypt
Thousands take to the streets across Egypt for rallies demanding President Morsi fulfill the goals of the revolt that brought him to power.
Ahmadinejad Attacked in Cairo a Second Time
An Egyptian citizen attempts to assault Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, removed by security guards.
Report: Syrian Tries to Attack Ahmadinejad in Cairo
A report Tuesday evening said that a Syrian national had tried to attack Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is on a visit to Egypt.
Relatively Quiet Day in Egypt After Weekend Clashes
Sporadic clashes break out between protesters and security forces outside the presidential palace in Cairo, after Friday clashes kill one.
Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace
Protesters and security forces clash at the Egyptian presidential palace as thousands rally against President Mohammed Morsi.
Two People Killed as Egypt Clashes Continue for Fifth Day
Deadly unrest grips Egypt for a fifth straight day. One man killed in Cairo, and another shot dead in outside a police station in Port Said.
State of Emergency Declared in Egypt
Exactly two years after Hosni Mubarak was toppled, Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been forced to declare a state of emergency.
Morsi Declares State of Emergency in Wake of Riots
Egyptian President declares a state of emergency in three provinces hit by rioting which has left dozens dead.
Egypt: Protesters Clash with Police on Anniversary of Revolt
Egyptian protesters storm government headquarters and clash with police during mass rallies on the second anniversary of the 2011 uprising.
Egypt to Host Another Fatah-Hamas Meeting
Members of Abbas's Fatah faction and rival Hamas will meet on Wednesday in Cairo, says Fatah official.
Egypt: Protesters Attacked Near Presidential Palace
Unknown assailants attack demonstrators near Cairo's presidential palace, injuring 14.
Abbas and Mashaal to Meet Morsi in Egypt
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi will meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas politburo chief Khaled Mashaal in Cairo on Wednesday.
Egypt's New Islamist Constitution Becomes Law
A new Constitution drafted by an Islamist-majority committee has been signed into law by Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi.
Cairo Court to Rule on Mubarak Appeal of Life Sentence
A Cairo court will review the appeal by former President Hosni Mubarak of a sentence condemning him to life in prison.
New Egyptian Constitution 'Approved'
Exit polls show that Egyptians have approved a new constitution in this weekend's nationwide referendum.
Egypt: Low Turnout for Protest Against Constitution
Up to 2,000 people gather in Egypt to protest controversial draft constitution - far fewer than previous opposition protests.
Rival Protests Called in Growing Egypt Crisis
Rival mass protests have been called for next Tuesday in Egypt, over a bitterly disputed constitutional referendum.
