Al-Arabiya | Militants Kill 5 at Roadblocks in Sinai Region New York Times CAIRO — Militants who set up checkpoints and scoured civilian cars for off-duty security personnel killed five soldiers and police officers in Egypt's restive Sinai Peninsula on Thursday, according to security officials. The attacks came despite a ... Egyptian terrorists are linked to ISIS, YouTube message says Terror attacks kill five, wound 16 across Egypt Jihadism in Egypt |
BBC News | Egypt sailors missing after navy ship attacked in Med BBC News Gunmen have attacked an Egyptian navy ship in the Mediterranean Sea, state media say, leaving five servicemen injured and eight more missing at sea. The vessel reportedly caught fire in the assault, some 70km (45 miles) off the northern port of Damietta. Egypt navy vessels come under attack 'Terror' attack on Egypt naval boat leaves eight servicemen missing 'Terror' attack on Egypt naval vessel leaves 8 servicemen missing |
New York Times | Car Bombs Explode Near Egyptian and UAE Embassies in Libya New York Times Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have backed the anti-Islamist faction. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and their ally, Saudi Arabia, all see Libya as a central front in a broader regional war against the forces of political Islam — a fight that ... Embassies of Egypt and UAE attacked in Libya Bombs explode near Egyptian and UAE embassies in Libyan capital Bombs Target Egypt, UAE Missions in Libya |
Aljazeera.com | Egypt reports attack on naval patrol Aljazeera.com Egypt's state news agency is reporting that a naval patrol near one of the country's Mediterranean ports has come under attack from three boats, prompting an exchange of fire that wounded no sailors. A military official told the MENA news agency that ... |
Aljazeera.com | New Egypt Decree: President Can Deport Foreigners ABC News Egypt's president issued a new decree Wednesday granting him the power to deport foreign defendants convicted or accused of crimes, a move that could allow him to free imprisoned journalists from the Al-Jazeera English satellite news channel. The ... Egypt issues decree on foreign prisoners Decree by Sisi Could Lead Egypt to Free Journalist Egypt decree could lead to release of jailed Australian al-Jazeera journalist |
Al-Arabiya | 'Terror' attack on Egypt naval vessel leaves 8 missing Al-Arabiya Commenting on the attack, Mohamed Samir , the official Spokesman for the Egyptian Military, told Egypt's daily Youm Sabah : “In addition to what has been posted regarding the terror attack … the five servicemen who were injured during the attack have ... |
The Guardian | Former Egyptian antiquities minister faces questions over theft from pyramid The Guardian The world's most famous contemporary Egyptologist, Zahi Hawass, has been summoned for questioning over claims that he helped three German hobbyists steal rock samples from inside Egypt's largest pyramid. Hawass denies the charges, saying “there is ... |
NBCNews.com | Allegiance to ISIS: Egypt's Ansar Beit al-Maqdis Pledges Support NBCNews.com But the endorsement by Ansar Beit al-Maqdis draws the ISIS fight into Egypt, the United States' major ally in the region, and has the power to strengthen both extremist groups. Here's what you need to know about the Islamic State's newest best friend. |
BP Egypt, partners to invest $240 million in Egyptian blocks Oil & Gas Journal (subscription) Block 8, Karawan Offshore, lies in the Mediterranean Sea on the northeastern part of Egypt's economic waters. The block is 220 km northeast and 170 km the northwest of Alexandria and Port Said, respectively. BP will have 50% equity and the block will ... |
ABC News | Largest US Business Delegation Ever Visits Egypt ABC News Representatives from over 60 U.S. companies wrapped up Tuesday a two-day visit to Egypt described as the largest such delegation in history that aimed to explore potential businesses to boost the country's ailing economy. But critics say the visit ... Egypt elections unlikely to deliver parliament that can check president's powers Rubber-stamp assembly expected from Egypt vote |