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Report: Army of Islam Behind Egypt Terror Attack

Qatari website reports that the Al-Qaeda inspired Army of Islam terror group carried out the terror attack in north Sinai.

Report: Army of Islam Behind Egypt Terror Attack

Egypt in Uproar Over Five Minute Interview With Israeli

A quick interview with an Israeli reporter on a problem affecting both countries has led to calls for a ministerial shakeup in Egypt

Egypt in Uproar Over Five Minute Interview With Israeli

Egypt: Gunmen Open Fire on Checkpoint in Sinai

Armed men open fire on a security checkpoint in Al-Arish in the Sinai Peninsula. No immediate reports of injuries.

Egypt: Gunmen Open Fire on Checkpoint in Sinai

Egypt Admits: We Received Intelligence About the Attack

Head of Egyptian intelligence says Egypt had received intelligence about attack on the Egypt-Israel border before it took place.

Egypt Admits: We Received Intelligence About the Attack

Haniyeh: Israel One Way or Another Responsible for Attack

Hamas PM says Israel is behind the attack that killed 16 Egyptian soldiers, says Israel wants to "embarrass Egypt's leadership."

Haniyeh: Israel One Way or Another Responsible for Attack

Morsi Vows to Avenge the Deaths of Killed Soldiers

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi visits Sinai, a day after 16 Egyptian soldiers were killed in a terror attack in the region.

Morsi Vows to Avenge the Deaths of Killed Soldiers

Egypt Sends Helicopter Gunships to Hunt Jihad Terrorists

Egypt “locks the barn door” after the chickens escape, sends helicopters to search for jihad terrorists. Hamas: Israel behind the attack.

Egypt Sends Helicopter Gunships to Hunt Jihad Terrorists

Morsi Calls Urgent Meeting with Military After Terror Attack

Egyptian President Morsi calls for an urgent meeting with the military council after an attack kills at least 15 Egyptian policemen.

Morsi Calls Urgent Meeting with Military After Terror Attack

Muslim-Coptic Violence Resumes in Egypt

Muslims attacked a Coptic church in a village near Cairo Wednesday in the first such incident since Mohamed Morsi became president.

Muslim-Coptic Violence Resumes in Egypt

Egypt's New Prime Minister Announces Government

Egypt's prime minister, Hisham Kandil, draws on bureaucrats and Islamists for the first Muslim Brotherhood-led administration.

Egypt's New Prime Minister Announces Government

Egypt Denies Morsi Sent a Letter to Peres

Egypt denies reports that President Mohammed Morsi sent a letter to Israeli counterpart Shimon Peres.

Egypt Denies Morsi Sent a Letter to Peres

Egyptian President to Israel: 'Let's Get Back on Track'

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi writes his first letter to his Israeli counterpart, responding to one sent by President Shimon Peres.

Egyptian President to Israel: 'Let's Get Back on Track'

Egyptian Group Warns: Hamas is Dangerous

The Justice and Development Organization for Human Rights in Egypt calls to release Gaza from under the rule of Hamas.

Egyptian Group Warns: Hamas is Dangerous

Egyptian Businessmen Present: 'Sharia Tourism'

In what appears to be another expression of the strengthening of Islam in Egypt, a new initiative encourages “sharia tourism.”

Egyptian Businessmen Present: 'Sharia Tourism'

Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Egypt Pipeline Attacks

A branch of the Al-Qaeda terror group based in Sinai claims responsibility for the repeated attacks on the pipeline carrying gas to Israel.

Al-Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Egypt Pipeline Attacks

Egypt's Morsi Appoints Youngest PM Since Nasser

Egypt’s President Mohammed Morsi appoints Hisham Kandil as prime minister as critics question his experience.

Egypt's Morsi Appoints Youngest PM Since Nasser

Egyptian Company Won't Repair Blown Up Gas Pipeline

Officials at Egyptian natural gas company have no plans to repair the gas pipeline to Israel which was bombed for the 15th time.

Egyptian Company Won't Repair Blown Up Gas Pipeline

Video: Egyptian Actor Turns Violent on Candid Camera Show

An Egyptian actor who appeared on a local candid camera show turned violent when told he was on an Israeli channel.

Video: Egyptian Actor Turns Violent on Candid Camera Show

Hamas Official Denies Gaza 'Declaration of Independence’

Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Zahar vehemently denied a report from London that it plans to declare itself an independent state.

Hamas Official Denies Gaza 'Declaration of Independence’

Hamas May Declare Gaza Independent Country

Hamas is banking on Egyptian support and may declare Gaza an independent state, a London-based Arab language paper reports.

Hamas May Declare Gaza Independent Country

Sinai Terrorists Blow Up Gas Pipeline to Israel

Sinai terrorists blew up the Egyptian-Israeli pipeline for the 15th time Sunday, another sign of control of a de facto terror state.

Sinai Terrorists Blow Up Gas Pipeline to Israel

Morsi Meets Mashaal, Stresses Support for 'Palestinians'

Egypt's new Islamist president Morsi met senior Hamas officials and pledged his support for the "struggle of the Palestinian nation".

Morsi Meets Mashaal, Stresses Support for 'Palestinians'

Egyptian Intelligence Head Omar Suleiman, Dead at 76

Former Egyptian intelligence chief Omar Suleiman died suddenly early Thursday in the United States, at the age of 76.

Egyptian Intelligence Head Omar Suleiman, Dead at 76

Sinai Becoming New Israeli Enemy State

The Sinai may become a new terrorist state facing Israel in the south. Clinton warns jihad terrorists threaten to take over the area.

Sinai Becoming New Israeli Enemy State

PA Told Clinton: No Weapons or Prisoners, No Talks

PA PM Fayyad met in Jerusalem with US Secy of State Clinton, but said nothing new: no talks with Israel without concessions first.

PA Told Clinton: No Weapons or Prisoners, No Talks

Egyptian Kidnappers Release American Hostages

Kidnappers in Egypt have released two Americans and their Egyptian tour guide after holding them hostage for three days.

Egyptian Kidnappers Release American Hostages

Netanyahu, Clinton: World is 'Changing Fast'

PM Binyamin Netanyahu and US Secy of State Hillary Clinton agreed Monday night prior to their meeting that the world is changing fast.

Netanyahu, Clinton: World is 'Changing Fast'

Clinton in Israel After Two-Year Absence

Clinton lands in Israel and pushes the “peace process,” which she admitted was to have been concluded on her last visit two years ago.

Clinton in Israel After Two-Year Absence

Clinton Taunted, Accused of Helping Muslim Brotherhood

Clinton taunted by chants of "Monica, Monica" by tomato-throwing demonstrators in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria.

Clinton Taunted, Accused of Helping Muslim Brotherhood

Family of Sinai Kidnap Victim: 'Seems Like a Nightmare'

The family of an American Christian pastor kidnapped by Bedouin in the Sinai Peninsula on Friday say they still can't believe it happened.

Family of Sinai Kidnap Victim: 'Seems Like a Nightmare'

Clinton Meets with Mursi in Cairo

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Saturday with Islamist Egyptian President-elect Mursi, expressing support for his new role.

Clinton Meets with Mursi in Cairo

Bedouin Abducts Two U.S. Tourists in Sinai

Two U.S. tourists have been abducted by a Bedouin seeking to pressure officials to release his detained relative.

Bedouin Abducts Two U.S. Tourists in Sinai

Israel Deploys Iron Dome System Near Eilat

The Israeli army has placed an Iron Dome air defense system battery by the Red Sea resort of Eilat near the border with Egypt.

Israel Deploys Iron Dome System Near Eilat

Top Egypt Court Freezes Morsi's Decree, Deepens Conflict

Egypt's Supreme Constitutional Court freezes President Mohammed Morsi's decree reinstating the Islamist-led parliament.

Top Egypt Court Freezes Morsi's Decree, Deepens Conflict

Egyptian Military Council Warns New Islamist President

Egypt's Supreme Military Council has reminded the new president-elect, Mohamed Mursi, of its own powerful position in the country.

Egyptian Military Council Warns New Islamist President

Egyptian Supreme Court: Morsi Decree Unconstitutional

Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi's decision to ignore a ruling nullifying 1/3 of the parliament's seats is invalid, court says

Egyptian Supreme Court: Morsi Decree Unconstitutional

Morsi Defies Military, Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

Egyptian President Morsi calls Islamist-dominated parliament to reconvene, defying a military decree dissolving the legislature.

Morsi Defies Military, Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Leader Calls for Jihad on Israel

The supreme leader of Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood calls every Muslim to save Jerusalem from the "Israeli rapists."

Muslim Brotherhood's Supreme Leader Calls for Jihad on Israel

Morsi Appoints Committee to Investigate Protesters' Deaths

Egypt's new president appoints a fact-finding committee to investigate the killing of protesters since the outbreak of last year's uprising.

Morsi Appoints Committee to Investigate Protesters' Deaths

Egyptian Copts Declare Creation of 'Christian Brotherhood'

Coptic activists in Egypt announced establishment of Christian Brotherhood to counter influence of Muslim Brotherhood.

Egyptian Copts Declare Creation of 'Christian Brotherhood'

Ahmadinejad Calls Morsi, Invites Him to Tehran

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls Egypt's new president and invites him to the summit of the Non-Aligned Movement.

Ahmadinejad Calls Morsi, Invites Him to Tehran

Turkey: World Needs 'Strong Egypt,' Extends Invitation to Mursi

Turkish Foreign Minister said that his country is willing to work hand-in-hand with Egypt in all fields for ensuring peace in region.

Turkey: World Needs 'Strong Egypt,' Extends Invitation to Mursi

Morsi at Tahrir: I'll be the President of All Egyptians

Egypt’s new president symbolically swears himself in before a huge crowd at Cairo's Tahrir Square.

Morsi at Tahrir: I'll be the President of All Egyptians

Egypt Seizes Libyan Weapons Headed for Gaza

Egyptian security forces seize a large stash of weapons smuggled into the country from Libya and allegedly bound for Gaza.

Egypt Seizes Libyan Weapons Headed for Gaza

Morsi During Campaign: Jihad Is Our Path

During his election campaign, Egyptian president-elect Mohammed Morsi reiterated his commitment to jihad and to the Islamic sharia law.

Morsi During Campaign: Jihad Is Our Path

15-Year Sentence for Giving Israel a Good Deal

A Cairo court gave five men who sold gas to Israel 'below market rates' a 15 year sentence; Israel says it paid a fair price.

15-Year Sentence for Giving Israel a Good Deal

Tantawi to Remain as Egyptian Defense Minister

Field Marshal Hussein Mohamed Tantawi is to remain at his post as Egypt's Defense Minister in the new government cabinet.

Tantawi to Remain as Egyptian Defense Minister

After Three Decades, IDF Prepares for a Hostile Southern Border

The IDF is preparing for a “new era” on Israel's southern border, in an era reminiscent of the pre-Camp David days of a hostile Egypt

After Three Decades, IDF Prepares for a Hostile Southern Border

Mubarak's Morale Down Following Morsi's Win

Egypt's former president is slipping in and out of a coma and his morale has plunged following the Muslim Brotherhood's victory.

Mubarak's Morale Down Following Morsi's Win

Egypt to Block Jewish Pilgrims From Holy Site

Egypt's post-Mubarak government has decided it would not be 'appropriate' for Israelis to visit the grave of a famed 19th century rabbi

Egypt to Block Jewish Pilgrims From Holy Site

Egypt's President-Elect to Sue Fars News

Egypt's president-elect Mohammed Mursi plans to sue the Iranian Fars news agency for an interview he says was fabricated

Egypt's President-Elect to Sue Fars News

Egypt to Increase Rafiah Crossing Traffic

Cairo has reached an agreement with Hamas to increase the flow of traffic through the Rafiah crossing.

Egypt to Increase Rafiah Crossing Traffic

Egypt Suspends Military Right to Arrest Civilians

An Egyptian court has suspended the decree allowing the military to arrest civilians.

Egypt Suspends Military Right to Arrest Civilians

Iranian News Agency Allegedly Fabricates Morsi Interview

Iran’s state news agency reportedly fabricated an interview with Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Morsi.

Iranian News Agency Allegedly Fabricates Morsi Interview

Former Consul: Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First

Former Israeli consul in Egypt believes Morsi will have to deal with Egypt’s internal problems before he re-examines the peace treaty.

Former Consul: Morsi Will Deal with Internal Problems First

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

Egyptian presidency denies that Mohammed Morsi told Fars news he will reconsider treaty with Israel.

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

Blunder Or Mindset

Is US Invite To Egyptian Islamic Terrorist Usual Self-Deception?

The invitation of a member of an Islamic terrorist group to the US was sheer bureaucratic incompetence - or maybe something else.

Is US Invite To Egyptian Islamic Terrorist Usual Self-Deception?

One Killed in Wild Hamas Celebrations for Morsi

One Gaza Arab was killed as Hamas wildly cheered Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood victory, giving it new hope to annihilate Israel.

One Killed in Wild Hamas Celebrations for Morsi

Morsi Tells Iran Peace Treaty with Israel to be 'Reconsidered'

Morsi tells Iran he wants closer ties for a “strategic balance” in the Middle East and will "reconsider" the peace treaty with Israel.

Morsi Tells Iran Peace Treaty with Israel to be 'Reconsidered'

'Warning! Your Salad May Be Turning You Into An Infidel!'

An Egyptian Salafist group warned that eating tomatoes are "forbidden because they are Christian."

'Warning! Your Salad May Be Turning You Into An Infidel!'