Egypt

Egypt Urges Calm, But Unlikely to Mediate Ceasefire

Egyptian gov't calls on Israel and Hamas to 'deescalate' - but won't be coming to the Islamist group's rescue as it has in the past.

Abbas and Sisi Discuss Situation in Gaza

Egyptian President promises PA Chairman that Cairo will continue efforts to broker a ceasefire.

Muslim Brotherhood Leader Given Life Sentence

Mohammed Badie and 36 other supporters of ousted President Morsi sentenced to life on charges of inciting violence.

Report: Egypt Brokering Ceasefire Between Israel, Hamas

Ceasefire 'not ready', Hamas official says, despite telling BBC that it would be ready 'within hours' earlier Friday. Is an assault ahead?

Egypt: Train Bomb Blast Kills 5 as Islamists Riot

A bomb blast in a train in Alexandria wounds five people, as Islamists mark the first anniversary of the ouster of Mohammed Morsi.

Abbas Asked Egypt to Block an Israeli Gaza Operation

PA source tells Hamas paper that Abbas requested Egypt coordinate with other countries to stop Israeli military action in Gaza.

Illegal African Immigrants Declare Hunger Strike

Illegals arrested for violence during demonstration at Egyptian border declare hunger-strike protest.

Egypt to Charge Two 'Israeli Spies'

Judicial sources say the Israelis, who include an intelligence officer, will be tried along with an Egyptian man over charges of spying.

Egypt Claims They Have 'Cure for AIDS'...But It's Not Ready Yet

'Wonder cure' for AIDs, Hepatitis C 'delayed' for 'more testing,' Egyptian general claims.

Egypt: Second Christian Jailed for 'Insulting Islam'

Coptic Christian man becomes the second Christian jailed for insulting Islam in Egypt in June alone.

Egypt Sentences Al-Jazeera Journalists to Jail

Egyptian court sentences three Al-Jazeera journalists to jail terms from seven to 10 years. World condemns the verdict.

Kerry Visits Egypt, Urges Sisi to Allow Political Reforms

U.S. Secretary of State becomes the highest-ranking American official to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi since he came to power.

Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Leader Given Another Death Sentence

Egyptian court sentences Muslim Brotherhood chief Mohammed Badie and 13 others to death over violence last summer.

Fatah Asks Egypt to End Siege of Gaza

Fatah delegation in Cairo to ask for Rafah Crossing opening, as Hamas terrorists feared trying to bring kidnapped teens to Gaza.

Egypt Releases Hunger Striking Al Jazeera Journalist

Egypt's prosecutor general orders the release of Al Jazeera journalist who has been on hunger strike for nearly five months.

Egypt Calls on Israel to Show 'Maximum Self-Restraint'

Egypt condemns search, not kidnapping, which targets Hamas, an offshoot of Muslim Brotherhood that Egypt has brutally cracked down on.

Egypt Seizes Brotherhood-Owned Retail Stores

Egypt seizes supermarket chain and department store, both owned by leaders of banned Muslim Brotherhood.

Mubarak's Former Interior Minister Acquitted of Corruption

Egyptian court acquits former interior minister under Hosni Mubarak of charges of corruption and money laundering.

Sisi Promises to Fight Terrorism in First Speech

In his first speech as Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi says there will be "no leniency" with those who use violence.

Sisi Sworn in as President As Doubts over Democracy Continue

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi becomes the next Egyptian president, citing 'people's revolution.' But was the election fair?

Egypt Willing to Give PLO Unity Government Gaza Border

Egyptian official says new Sisi administration supports Hamas-Fatah unity govt., considering giving it Rafa crossing control.

Netanyahu, Peres Congratulate Egypt's President-Elect Sisi

Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Peres wish Egyptian people 'prosperity and success', reaffirm commitment to treaty.

Egypt Criminalizes Sexual Harassment

Landmark law punishes sexual predators for the first time, in one of the worst countries in the world for women's rights.

Sisi Assassination Plot Foiled in Egypt

Six terrorists arrested for planning to bomb swearing-in ceremony next Sunday, part of 15-man Salafist terror cell.

Egypt: Official Results Confirm Sisi's Victory

Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi officially declared Egypt’s new president as final results show him winning more than 96 percent of the vote.

Egypt Rejects Appeal Over Election Results

Egypt's elections committee rejects defeated candidate Hamdeen Sabahi's appeal against voting results that gave Sisi a victory.

Egyptian Court Gives Death Sentence to 'Jewish' Islamists

Court infamous for sentencing 529 Islamists to death justifies its decision by saying they were 'demons' who follow the Talmud.

Sisi: Egypt is Moving Forward, Not Backwards

Egypt’s newly elected president promises to "please Egyptians through actions and not through words."

Fmr. Ambassador Says Sisi May Face Revolution

Former Israeli Ambassador to Egypt analyzes the presidential election of former army chief of Egypt, warns nation is on the brink.

Egypt's Sisi Wins Presidency with Overwhelming Majority

Partial results indicate that Egypt’s former army chief has captured at least 85% of the votes, and maybe even more.

Egypt's Election Extended Due to Low Turnout

Polling in Egypt's presidential election extended for a third day.

Egypt Declares Holiday to Encourage Voting

Egypt announces that Tuesday, the second day of the country’s presidential elections, will be an official holiday.

Sinai Group Denies Leader was Killed

Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis denies Egyptian officials' claims that its leader was shot dead in an ambush.

Sisi Urges Egyptians to Vote in Large Numbers

Egypt's presidential vote, which Sisi is expected to clinch easily, to be held Monday and Tuesday.

Leader of Sinai Al-Qaeda-Inspired Group Eliminated

The leader of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which fired rockets from the Sinai towards Eilat, killed in drive-by shooting.

Brotherhood Leader: We Fight the Jews, Not the Egyptians

Spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood says his movement is honored to be considered an enemy of Israel.

1 Killed, 6 Hurt in Sinai Bomb Attack

One Egyptian killed as two men on a motorcycle throw a bomb at a security vehicle in the Sinai.

Hosni Mubarak Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

Former Egyptian president, as well as two sons, found guilty of embezzlement.

Egypt: 3 Killed in Shooting at Cairo University

Assailants shoot and kill three policemen at university which has been the site of protests.

Egypt Jails More than 160 Brotherhood Members

Egypt's crackdown on Islamists continues, judge hands down 10-year jail terms to 126 Brotherhood supporters.

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.

Watch: Egyptian Host Kicks Guest Out for Doubting Islam

Egyptian journalist Riham Said kicked out a guest for saying, among other things, that Mohammed was not Allah's messenger.

Egyptologist: We Invented Tom and Jerry

Egyptian urologist and Egyptologist says that Egypt invented pretty much everything.

Egypt: 79 Morsi Supporters Given Jail Terms

79 supporters of ousted Egyptian president given jail terms of between five and 10 years over their involvement in deadly clashes.

Sisi: There's a Chance for 'True Peace' with Israel

Leading candidate for Egypt’s presidency says there is a chance for “true peace” with Israel, if it adopts the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.

Sisi: If Needed, We'll Amend Peace Treaty with Israel

Egypt’s leading presidential candidate says he would be willing to consider making changes to the peace agreement with Israel.

Egypt Charges 200 Members of Jihadist Group

Egypt charges 200 suspected members of the Al-Qaeda-inspired Ansar Bayt Al-Maqdis with carrying out over 50 attacks.

Sisi Warns There Will Be No Free Egyptian Press

Ex-army chief and likely future president tells editors not to expose corruption for national stability; four journalists still jailed.

Hamas Must Recognize Israel, Says Egyptian Official

Egypt’s former foreign minister says Hamas must recognize the existence of Israel in order to make a Palestinian state possible.

Egypt's Sisi Demands Israel Recognize 'Palestine'

Ex-army chief and likely future president demands recognition of 'Palestine' with capital in Jerusalem, gives lip service to Israel treaty.

Sisi: Muslim Brotherhood is 'Finished'

Egypt's leading presidential candidate declares that the Muslim Brotherhood movement will not return if he's elected.

Egyptian TV: Simpsons Episode Proves Syria War is a Conspiracy

Egyptian television channel cites a scene from "The Simpsons" as proof that the United States caused the Arab Spring revolutions.

Sisi: I Survived Two Assassination Attempts

Egypt's leading presidential candidate reveals there were two attempts to kill him, stresses he is not afraid.

ICC Rejects Muslim Brotherhood Request to Probe Egypt's Military

ICC says it rejected a bid by the Muslim Brotherhood to probe the military's alleged crimes against humanity in Egypt.

Egypt Rejects Criticism of Mass Death Sentence

Egypt's Justice Minister slams the world for "outside interference" after Cairo is criticized for mass death sentences.

Ashton Denounces Egypt's Mass Trials

EU's foreign policy chief says Egypt's sentencing of 683 people to death breaches international law.

White House: Egypt Death Sentences Deeply Troubling

White House condemns the death sentences handed in Egypt to 683 supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Sisi Calls for Big Turnout in Presidential Election

Former Egyptian army chief wants "unprecedented numbers" in upcoming vote.

Morsi Supporters Receive Sentences of 5 to 88 Years

Court in Egypt sentences 11 supporters of ousted President to prison terms ranging from five to 88 years for rioting.

2 Dead in Clashes in Egypt

Two killed in clashes in the Egyptian city of Fayoum, as Morsi supporters continue protest campaign against his overthrow.