Egypt

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.

Former Egyptian Minister: McCain is a 'Crazy Man'

Former Egyptian Minister Ahmad Abu Al-Gheit says Senator John McCain is a "crazy senator who lives in a dream".

Egyptian Court Orders Retrial for Al-Jazeera Reporters

Egypt's top court orders retrial of three Al-Jazeera reporters who were accused of aiding the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt Set to Begin Doubling Gaza Buffer Zone

Work to begin next week to double the width of a buffer zone being built along Egypt's border with Gaza to prevent terrorist infiltration.

Egyptian Court Bans Annual Jewish Pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage honoring Moroccan rabbi Yacoub Abu Hasira was banned by an Egyptian court Monday following complaints from residents.

Egypt: Exodus Film Presents a 'Racist' Image of Jews

Egypt’s Culture Ministry justifies ban of biblical epic because the movie presents Jews as rebels, instead of as 'weak and oppressed.'

Hamas Denies Qatar Cut its Funding Over Egypt

Hamas denies newspaper report that Qatar has informed Hamas that it would be temporarily halting its financial support.

Egypt Bans 'Zionist' and 'Inaccurate' Film on Exodus

Egypt bans Hollywood film based on the book of Exodus because of "historical inaccuracies".

Egyptian Author to Face Trial for 'Insulting Islam' on Facebook

Fatima Naoot criticized mass-slaughter of sheep during Eid al-Adha festival as 'massacre', says she's paying the price for 'enlightenment.'

Report: Qatar Cuts Hamas Funding for Egypt Alliance

Senior Egyptian source tells Kuwaiti paper Qatar is pressing Hamas to advance rapprochement with Egypt.

Egyptian Officer and Soldier Killed by Roadside Bomb

Roadside bomb strikes an Egyptian army vehicle, killing an officer and a soldier in the Sinai.

Israeli Team Searching for Remains of Missing Soldiers in Egypt

Egyptian media reports first such Israeli delegation for four years; comes a day after Israel hands bodies of Har Nof terrorists for burial.

Egypt's ISIS Affiliate Executes Two 'Informants'

Sinai-based Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis releases footage showing the execution of two army informants.

Egypt Keeps Gaza Border Crossing Open for Third Day

Nearly 2,000 people pass through Rafah crossing in and out of Gaza over two-day period.

Al-Jazeera Shuts Down Egypt Channel

Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera news network shuts down its Egypt channel, quieting a major source of tension between the two countries.

Egypt Sentences 'Israeli Spy' to Ten Years in Prison

Egyptian national was accused of passing information to Israel about naval movements in the Suez Canal; also of offering to spy for Iran.

US Unfreezes Egypt Ties, Egypt Eyes Qatar Reconciliation

US sends Apache helicopters originally frozen and new ambassador; Sisi meets with Hamas-backer Qatar signalling rapprochement.

Egypt's Sisi Meets Qatari Envoy

Egyptian President meets envoy from Qatar, as the countries attempt to rebuild ties that were severed after Muslim Brotherhood ouster.

Egypt Pledges Support for PA UN Resolution

Egyptian Foreign Minister pledges 'full backing' for draft resolution calling for Israel to withdraw to 1949 Armistice lines.

Egypt to Reopen Gaza Crossing Sunday

Rafah crossing had been closed after deadly suicide bombing; decision comes as Hamas-Israel tensions rise once more.

Egypt Refers 439 Islamists to Trial for Violence

Egypt’s top prosecutor refers 439 people to military tribunals for acts of violence, including the killing of three policemen.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Warns of Third Intifada

Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, says Israeli "provocations" could lead to a third intifada by Palestinian Arabs.

Abbas Expresses Support for Egypt's Crackdown on Gaza Tunnels

PA Chairman supports Egypt's crackdown on tunnels linking Gaza to Sinai - a crackdown which includes an expulsion of Gazans.

Qatar Supports Sisi's Egypt Despite Crackdown on Brotherhood

Qatar joins its neighbors in supporting Egypt under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, despite his crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Egypt: Court Suggests Death Penalty for 4 Brotherhood Leaders

A Cairo court refers four Muslim Brotherhood leaders to Egypt's grand mufti to consider the death penalty.

Egypt Restricts Travel to Turkey to Stem Terrorist Recruitment

Egypt enacts new rules requiring citizens aged 18-40 to apply for security clearance before traveling to Turkey.

Peace partners?

Egypt's Largest Military Maneuver 'Meant for Israel'

Security expert details Egypt's 'Badr 2014' maneuver, as Sisi regime flexes its muscles.

Watch: Jen Psaki on Hot Mic Calls Her Egypt Line 'Ridiculous'

At the end of press conference in which she was pressed on her platitudes about Mubarak's acquittal, spokeswoman admits it was 'ridiculous.'

Egypt Hands Down Death Sentences to 188 Brotherhood Supporters

188 supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood sentenced to death over a 2013 attack on a police station near Cairo.