Egypt

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.

Egypt: Security Building in Port Said Set Ablaze

The main security building in Egypt's Port Said set ablaze as fighting continues between police and protesters.

US Releases $250 Million in Aid to Egypt

Secretary of State John Kerry released $250 million in financial aid to Egypt, with a pledge of more if President Morsi implements reforms.

Egyptian Court Acquits Jewish Leader of Fraud

President of the Egyptian Jewish community acquitted of fraud and embezzlement of $450,000, the Egyptian Independent reported.

Egypt: Policeman Killed in Continued Port Said Unrest

A policeman was killed in Port Said after the authorities decided to move prisoners awaiting a verdict over involvement in a soccer riot.

Egypt Struck by Swarm of Locusts Ahead of Passover

To those who thought the Passover Haggadah might have been exaggerating – think again. Millions of locusts have swooped down on to Egypt.

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.

Fatal Egyptian Balloon Crash Rules Out Criminal Activity

An initial probe into a hot air balloon crash that killed up to 19 tourists in Egypt ruled out any criminal activity as a cause of accident.

Egyptian Court Throws Out Case Calling to End Peace with Israel

A court in Cairo rules that it has no jurisdiction over a lawsuit calling to end the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.

Egypt's Opposition Announces Boycott of Elections

Egypt's main opposition bloc says it will boycott upcoming elections because their transparency cannot be guaranteed.

Egyptian Hot Air Balloon Crash Kills 19

A hot air balloon exploded and plunged to earth in Egypt during a sunrise flight on Tuesday, killing up to 19 tourists.

Morsi Seeks Talks With Opposition Amid Boycott Calls

Egyptian President Morsi has called for a meeting with the country's opposition to discuss upcoming legislative polls, amid boycott calls.

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.

Morsi Announces Dates for Parliamentary Elections

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi calls parliamentary elections starting April 27.

Islamists 'Islamicize' Egyptian Singer With Female Caftan

Radical Islamists tried to 'islamicize' one of Egypt's best-loved cultural icons

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.

60 Arrested in Egypt Anti-Morsi Clashes

Egyptian police arrested 60 demonstrators across the country during violent protests targeting government and police buildings.

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.

Egypt Approves New Controversial Protest Law

Egypt's cabinet approves a new draft law regulating public demonstrations that is slammed by rights groups as restrictive.

Egypt's Central Bank Governor Narrowly Escapes Carjack Attack

Three masked gunmen killed the bodyguard of the Governor of Egypt’s Central Bank and stole his car on Wednesday. The driver survived.

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.

Israeli Detained in Egypt Sentenced to Two Years

Andrei Pashnichikov, the Israeli who was arrested in Egypt, has been sentenced to two years in prison, Egyptian media claims.

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.

Former Ambassador: Egypt Unrest Won't Ease Anytime Soon

Israel’s former ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, predicts that riots in Egypt will continues in the foreseeable future.

Egypt Blocks YouTube Over Anti-Islam Film

A court in Egypt orders that YouTube be blocked for a month for hosting the "Innocence of Muslims" film.

Video: Egyptian Salafi Cleric Calls to Kill Opposition Leaders

A radical Egyptian cleric has called to kill the leaders of the country’s opposition, leading to security being increased around them.

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.

Egypt Slams US Senator's 'Morsi Is Our Enemy' Comments

Egypt’s Foreign Minister harshly criticized Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) on Thursday for calling President Morsi an “enemy” of the US.

Four Egyptians Detained Following Ahmadinejad Shoe Toss

Egyptian security forces arrested four men outside a mosque in Cairo for trying to attack Iranian President Ahmadinejad.

Egyptian Official: Sinai Will Not Be Used to Threaten Israel

US secretary of defense Leon Panetta spoke to Egyptian counterpart, who affirmed Egypt's commitment to maintaining peace treaty with Israel.

Ahmadinejad Makes Historic Visit to Cairo

Iranian President Ahmadinejad arrived in Cairo on Tuesday, marking the first visit of an Iranian president to Egypt in over thirty years.

Egyptian Official: Beating of Naked Man Was Pre-Planned

A former Egyptian presidential candidate told Al Arabiya that dragging and beating of naked man was planned to terrorize public.

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 Receives First Batch of F-16s from the U.S.

Egypt receives four F-16 aircraft from the United States, the first of a group of 20 that will be delivered this year.

Latest Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theory 'Too Absurd'

“It would seem that no allegation made against Jews and Israel is too absurd,” says ADL of latest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory.

Kerry Likely to Visit Israel, Egypt in First Trip Abroad

Secretary of State John Kerry said he plans to visit Israel and Egypt as part of his first trip in his new role.

Egypt's Opposition: Oust Morsi, Prosecute Him

Egypt's main opposition group backs calls to oust the ruling Islamists after deadly clashes erupt throughout the country.

Egypt: Clashes Near Presidential Palace

Protesters and security forces clash at the Egyptian presidential palace as thousands rally against President Mohammed Morsi.

GOP Senators Introduce Legislation Banning Arms Sales to Egypt

Two United States Republican senators introduced legislation on Thursday to halt arms sales to Egypt.

Egypt Detains Black Bloc Member Over 'Israeli Sabotage Plan'

Egyptian authorities detained a member of the Black Bloc militant group suspected of planning to carry out an Israeli-directed sabotage plan

Radical Cleric Tells Morsi: Kill the 'Thugs' Or We'll Do It

A controversial Egyptian preacher urges President Morsi to kill “thugs” and “criminals” who are burning the country.

Merkel Urges Morsi to Hold Dialogue with Opposition

German Chancellor Merkel urges visiting Egyptian president to ensure constant dialogue as his country grapples with a political crisis.

Morsi: Jewish Slurs Misunderstood, Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi defended his rancorous anti-Semitic comments, claiming that they were taken out of context.

Morsi Aide: Holocaust Was a Hoax Cooked Up by the U.S.

A key figure in Morsi's government has called the Holocaust a hoax cooked up by U.S. intelligence operatives.

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.

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: Deadly Riots After Soccer Riot Verdict Announced

Street clashes kill at least 30 people in Egypt's Port Said, after 21 soccer fans sentenced to death over a bloody stadium riot.

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.

Morsi Claims Anti-Semitic Diatribe Taken Out of Context

Egyptian President Morsi claims his virulent anti-Semitic comments about "apes and pigs" were misrepresented.

Dutch Jewish Journalist: My Taxes Won't Support Egypt Islamists

A Dutch Jewish journalist refuses to pay taxes to support Egypt, or President Mohamed Morsi, head of an "Islamic-Fascist movment."

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.

Historian: Muslim Brotherhood Responsible for Jews Fleeing Egypt

An Egyptian historian has fingered the Muslim Brotherhood as being responsible for Jews fleeing Egypt.

Mubarak to be Retried, Egypt Court Orders

An Egyptian court orders a retrial for former president Hosni Mubarak, after accepting an appeal against the life sentence handed to him.

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.

Jews Welcome Resignation of 'Unacceptable' Morsi Aide

ADL welcomes resignation of adviser to Egyptian President Morsi who called for Jews of Egyptian descent to return to Egypt, "leave Israel".

Egypt Says it Foiled Sinai Church Bombing

Egypt announced Monday that it had foiled an attack at a Coptic church in the Rafiah area of northern Sinai.

Egyptian Who 'Invited' Jews 'Back Home' Resigns Post

Essam el-Erian, a top advisor to Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi, has resigned from his position, Egyptian media reported Sunday.

Report: Israel Discussing With Egypt Release of Alleged 'Spy'

Gaza media reported Sunday that an Israeli delegation was in Egypt to discuss the release of the Israeli arrested last weekend for spying