Egypt

Egyptian Gas Pipeline Blown Up for 13th Time

The pipeline which carries gas from Egypt to Israel and Jordan blown up, again, for the 13th time in the past year.

Hamas Slams Cairo Over Power Crisis

Ismail Haniyeh accused Egypt of prolonging Gaza's power crisis as Hamas refuses to pay market rates or let the PA tax incoming fuel.

Egypt: Christians, Actors Targeted as Islam Rises

Actresses, comedians and Christians among the targets of a new rash of accusations of “insult to Islam” in Muslim Brotherhood Egypt.

7 Americans Leave Egypt – But Charges Remain

Seven US citizens posted a bond of close to USD 5 million to leave Egypt amid a trial over NGO's fomenting unrest and elections meddling

Egypt Sets Date for Presidential Election

Egypt sets May 23 and 24 for the first presidential election since Mubarak's ouster. New president to be named June 21.

Egypt Lifts Travel Ban on US Citizens

A weeks-long standoff between Washington and Cairo over a travel ban on US citizens in Egypt involved in a campaign funding scandal ends.

Report: Cairo Junta Planned Mubarak Ouster

A Statfor report says Egypt's military was planning Mubarak's ouster months before popular protests erupted in January 2011.

Coptic Tycoon Still in Islamist Crosshairs

Egypt's Coptic billionaire and tycoon Naguib Sawiris beat one case, but faces another for 'insulting religion' via Twitter

Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Presents Credentials

Israel’s new ambassador to Egypt, Yaakov Amitai, submits his credentials, promises to work to maintain peace.

US Pro-Democracy Workers on Trial in Egypt

Despite US pressure, Egypt is adamant; the new government is determined to put on trial 19 American pro-democracy NGO workers.

Egypt: Islamist Parties Take Upper House as Well

Final results in elections for Egypt's Shura council: Muslim Brotherhood takes 105 seats, Salafis take 45.

Hamas, Egypt Finalize Gaza Energy Deal

Egyptian authorities and Hamas officials finalize their agreement to end the energy crisis in Gaza.

Mubarak Claims Innocence in Letter to Court

Former Egyptian President sends a letter to the court, says he is saddened by the baseless accusations he is facing.

PA Charges Hamas With Politicizing Gaza Power Crisis

The head of the PA energy authority says Hamas is playing politics with Gaza's power plant, which went dark when black market fuel dried up.

Abbas in Cairo for Hamas Talks

PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal are in Cairo as the formation of a unity government remains uncertain.

Trial to End for Egypt's Former President Hosni Mubarak

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, accused of the murders of protesters in the 2011 Arab Spring revolt, ends Wednesday.

Egyptian Official: War with Israel, US in Three Months

MEMRI: Egyptian presidential candidate declared that Egyptian Army will engage in armed warfare against Israel, US, EU within three months.

Mubarak Prosecutor: Egyptian Violence Not Due to Israel or Iran

Egypt's General Prosecutor said that no outside groups incited the violence in Tahrir Square last year.

Egypt Presidential Nominations to Start March 10

Egypt’s Supreme Constitutional Court announces that the nominating period for presidential candidates will begin on March 10.

Gaza Goes Dark – Is Egypt to Blame?

Gaza's sole power plant went dark after fuel ran out on Tuesday. This time, Hamas and human rights officials say Egypt is responsible.

Copts Protest Eviction of Christians from Shabrat

Hundreds of Coptic Christians staged a protest at Egypt's parliament after 8 Copt families were forcibly evicted from Shabrat

Egyptian TV Says Jeans Made in Israel Cause Infertility

Egyptian TV: Jeans made in Israel, with magnetic "secret compartments," "invade Egypt" and cause infertility among Arab women.

Bedouin Kidnap 18 Egyptian Soldiers Near Border with Israel

Bedouin tribesmen kidnap 18 Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai Peninsula, near the border with Israel.

US, Egyptian Military Chiefs Set for Talks

The head of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff is set to meet with the head of Egypt's ruling Supreme Military Council a travel ban on Americans.

Call to Prayer Plunges Egypt's Parliament into Chaos

An Islamist lawmaker announced the call to prayer in Egypt's plenum disrupting a heated debate and infuriating the Speaker of the parliament

Giuliani: Obama Has 'No Clue' What Is Going On in Middle East

Giuliani speaks about Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, Egypt's radical Muslim Brotherhood and America's presidential race.

Mubarak to be Moved to Prison Hospital

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will shortly be moved to a prison hospital, officials say.

Egyptian Protests Enter Day Four, Revolution 'Take 3' ?

Protests in the Egyptian capital have entered a fourth day as demonstrators express their ire -- again -- at the slow pace of reforms.

Egyptian Gas Pipeline Blown Up for 12th Time

Saboteurs blow up an Egyptian pipeline that supplies gas to Israel and Jordan, for the 12th time in the past year.

At Least 4 Killed in Latest Egypt Unrest

At least four people in ongoing unrest in Egypt, following the deaths of 74 people after soccer match.

Cairo: 400 Injured in Clashes Between Police and Protesters

Nearly 400 injured in Cairo, in clashes between police and protesters angered by the deaths of 74 people after a soccer match.

Egypt Fumes Over Israel's Energy Plans

Israel has beaten Egypt to the punch in its bid to connect to the European electrical grid, leaving pundits in Cairo gnashing their teeth.

Kibbutz, Bedouin Tribe Rallies at Egyptian Embassy in Tel Aviv

The Task Division of the Kibbutz Movement has joined members of the Bedouin Tarabin tribe to rally for Ouda Tarabin's release from Egypt.

Egypt Soccer Stampede: 73 Dead

At least 73 have died, 1,000 hurt in melee at end of soccer match.

Iran Wants to Choke Israel through Muslim Brotherhood Alliance

Iran is maintaining close contact with the Muslim Brotherhood and wants diplomatic relations in Egypt, Iran’s foreign minister says.

Egypt Snubs US Ambassador on Americans In Cairo

Egypt's Justice Minister Hamid rejected a letter Tuesday from the U.S. Ambassador asking him to "review" a travel ban imposed on Americans.

Americans Take Shelter in US Embassy in Cairo

American citizens trapped in Cairo have taken shelter in the U.S. Embassy as the dispute between the two countries escalates.

US Fears for Lives of Citizens Locked in Egypt

The US worries of the fate of its citizens barred by the Cairo regime from leaving Egypt, which has criticized their lobbying activities.

Egypt Begins Next Round of Elections - for Shura Council

Egyptians trudged back to the polls again Sunday, this time to elect representatives to the Upper House of Parliament - the Shura Council.

Israel Praises Muslim Brotherhood

Israel treads carefully and congratulates the radical Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt it “for its efforts to achieve freedom and democracy.”

Egyptian Junta Maintains "Thuggery" Clause

Egypt's military junta neglected to tell the world their lifting of the 30-year Emergency Law did not include arrest without cause.

Egyptian Military Foils Attack on Gas Pipeline

Egyptian military foils a planned attack by terrorists on a natural gas plant in the Sinai Peninsula.

State Dept. Blows Hot & Cold

Son Of Transport Secretary Can't Get Transport Out Of Egypt

As part of an Egyptian crackdown on NGOs, their representatives in Egypt including the son of Ray Lahood, have been kept from leaving.

Muslim Brotherhood: Yes to Peace, No to Dialogue

The Muslim Brotherhood says it will keep the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, but rejects dialogue.

Thousands Mark Egyptian Revolution in Cairo's Tahrir Square

Crowds packed Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution despite cold and rain, but with little celebration.

Egypt to End 30-Year State of Emergency

Cairo's interim junta has said it will not renew the decades-old emergency law that has been in place since the 1981 Sadat assassination.

Egyptian Parliament Speaker is Muslim Brotherhood Official

Egypt's parliament has chosen a top official of the Muslim Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party as its Speaker.

Islamists Win Large Majority in Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood's party has 47% of votes, Salafi party has 25%.

Israeli Ambassador Flies Back to Tel Aviv

Israeli Ambassador to Egypt Yaakov Amitai has quietly left Cairo, and flown back to Tel Aviv, not to return until after Tahrir anniversary.

Egyptian Tourism Down 30% in 2011

Egyptian tourism revenues dropped nearly 30 percent last year due to its revolutionary ouster of former President Hosni Mubarak.

Sinai Bedouin Smuggling ‘Thousands’ of Missiles to Gaza

Sinai Bedouin report they have smuggled “thousands” of shoulder-launched missiles into Hamas-controlled Gaza, probably from Libya.

Muslim Brotherhood Won't Restrict Foreign Tourists

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood says foreign tourists will not be restricted from wearing, drinking and eating what they want.

Presidential Candidate: Egypt Won't Cancel Peace with Israel

Egyptian presidential hopeful Amr Moussa rejects the idea that Egypt will cancel the peace treaty it signed with Israel in 1979.

ElBaradei Quits Egyptian Presidential Election

Mohamed ElBaradei has dropped out of the running as a candidate in the Egyptian presidential race.

Egypt to Block Jewish Pilgrims to Abuhatzeira Tomb

Egyptians plan to block Israelis from making their annual pilgrimage to the tomb of Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira.

Gunmen Try to Break into Egyptian Hotel

Four armed gunmen tried to break into a hotel in the Sinai Peninsula which is popular among Israelis. No one was hurt.

Egypt: Cartoon Prompts 'Contempt of Religion' Charges

A cartoon of Mickey and Minnie Mouse in Islamic garb has led to criminal charges against a Coptic billionaire in Egypt.

Egypt's Women Give 'Religious Police' a Drubbing

A group of Islamists who invaded a salon in Egypt were beaten off with their own sticks by the women they threatened.

Israel Demands Egypt Step Up Border Patrols

As illegal immigrants continue to cross Israel's frontier with Egypt, Israeli officials demand Cairo improve its border monitoring efforts

Israel Pursuing Talks With Egyptian Islamists

As Islamists sweep the polls in Egypt officials in Jerusalem are working to lay the groundwork for diplomatic contacts.