Egypt

Egypt's Morsi Appoints Youngest PM Since Nasser

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

Egyptian Kidnappers Release American Hostages

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

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.

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 Taunted, Accused of Helping Muslim Brotherhood

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

Morsi Defies Military, Orders Dissolved Parliament to Reconvene

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

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."

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.

Egyptian Copts Declare Creation of 'Christian Brotherhood'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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'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 to Increase Rafiah Crossing Traffic

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

Egypt Suspends Military Right to Arrest Civilians

An Egyptian court has suspended the decree allowing the military 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.

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.

Egypt Denies Morsi's Interview with Iranian Agency

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Egyptian Beats Pregnant Wife to Death For Not Voting for Mursi

An Egyptian plumber beat his wife to death upon learning that she had not voted for Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi.

Muslim Brotherhood Expects its Win to be Respected

The Muslim Brotherhood says it expects its presidential election win to be respected as its supporters pack Cairo's Tahrir.

Shafiq Reclaims Victory, Attacks Brotherhood

Ahmed Shafiq repeats his claim of victory in presidential runoff, accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of "playing games."

Egypt Broke, Foreign Banks Hold Up Aid, Demand Reforms

According to economists in the U.S. and Europe, Egypt's economy has basically been paralyzed for the past year and a half

Egypt Delays Announcement of Presidential Results

Egypt's election commission delays the announcement of presidential results, looks into appeals over vote counting.

Mubarak on Life Support As Egypt Waits for His Replacement

Deposed President Hosni Mubarak remains on life support as Egypt's electoral commission prepares to announce his successor Thursday.

Egyptian Activist: "We Were Taught to Hate Israel"

"We have so much in common. Some of my Israeli friends are more Arab then a lot of Arabs I know," said Egyptian activist Ahmed Meligy.

Report: Mubarak Declared Clinically Dead

Former Egyptian President’s suffers a stroke and declared clinically dead after being moved to a military hospital.

Egypt's Supreme Military Council Issues Decree, 'New Powers'

Egypt's supreme military council has declared sweeping new powers for itself despite a two-day presidential run-off election.

Al-Qaeda Urges Egypt to Cancel Treaty with Israel

Al-Qaeda’s leader has urged Egypt to cancel its peace treaty with Israel and to establish Islamic rule.

Egypt: Brotherhood Pins Hopes on Presidential Elections

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood pins its hopes on weekend elections to salvage its waning political fortunes.

Mubarak Fears Doctors Want to Kill Him, Says Lawyer

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak does not trust his doctors in the prison hospital and fears they are out to kill him.

Report: Mubarak's Heart Stopped Twice

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was defibrillated twice after his heart stopped, says a prison hospital source.

Mubarak Comatose

Former Egyptian strongman is in a state of coma, a spokesman for Egypt's Interior Ministry said.

Shafiq, Brotherhood Attack One Another As Runoff Approaches

Days before the presidential runoff in Egypt, candidate Ahmed Shafiq and the Muslim Brotherhood sharpen their attacks on one another.