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The Latest: IS group in Egypt claims deadly Sinai attack - Washington Post Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:07:30 GMT

Washington Post

The Latest: IS group in Egypt claims deadly Sinai attack Washington Post CAIRO — The Latest on the situation in Egypt and the deadly militant attack in the Sinai Peninsula (all times local):. 12:05 a.m.. An Islamic State affiliate in Egypt has claimed responsibility for the attack on a military checkpoint in the country's ... Suicide Car Bombing Kills At Least 23 Soldiers in Egypt's Sinai PeninsulaTIME Egypt: 26 soldiers killed in Sinai suicide attackAljazeera.com 10 killed, several injured in car bomb attack in EgyptNew York Post The Guardian -ABC News all 101 news articles »

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Egypt arrests Chinese Muslim students amid police sweep - Aljazeera.com Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:12:53 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Egypt arrests Chinese Muslim students amid police sweep Aljazeera.com Egyptian police have detained scores of Chinese students from the Uighur ethnic minority on Beijing's request, forcing dozens into hiding or to flee to Turkey, activists have said. The sweep began on Tuesday when police raided two restaurants ... Egyptian Police Detain Uighurs and Deport Them to ChinaNew York Times Egypt detains Chinese Uighur students, who fear return to China: rights groupReuters Egypt is deporting Chinese Muslims ... even though they may face tortureStepFeed all 19 news articles »

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IS militants unleash brutal attack in Egypt - TVNZ Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:43:01 GMT

IS militants unleash brutal attack in Egypt TVNZ Islamic militants in Egypt's Sinai unleashed a suicide car bomb and dozens of masked and heavily armed gunmen who descended in multiple SUVs on a remote security outpost in the desert peninsula, killing at least 23 soldiers and wounding 33, officials ... and more »

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Egypt's Foreign Minister blames Qatar for 'human suffering' in Syria, Libya - CNN International Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:03:47 GMT

CNN International

Egypt's Foreign Minister blames Qatar for 'human suffering' in Syria, Libya CNN International Egypt is part of a quartet of Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia boycotting Qatar over alleged ties to terrorism. The countries suspended diplomatic relations and cut off land, sea and air travel to Qatar in early June. Qatar has rejected those ... Egypt blocked UN sanctions against Saudi branch of Daesh: ReportPress TV UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Egypt issue joint statement after Qatar's replyKhaleej Times Egypt and Russia's foreign ministers discuss QatarReuters all 1,045 news articles »

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Islamic State claims car bomb attacks on military checkpoints in Egypt's Sinai: statement - Reuters Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:25:00 GMT

Islamic State claims car bomb attacks on military checkpoints in Egypt's Sinai: statement Reuters CAIRO Islamic State said in a statement it was responsible for a deadly car bomb attack and assault on military checkpoints in Egypt's North Sinai on Friday. At least 23 soldiers were killed and 26 injured when two car bombs hit two checkpoints just ...

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Egypt: Suspected militant kills 2 retired officers, soldier - ABC News Wed, 05 Jul 2017 12:45:24 GMT

Egypt: Suspected militant kills 2 retired officers, soldier ABC News Egypt's military says a "terrorist" has opened fire on a toll booth south of Cairo, killing two retired officers and an active duty soldier. A statement says a search is underway for the perpetrators of Wednesday attack's in the al-Ayat district of the ... and more »

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Egypt reportedly spending $22 million to restore historic synagogue in Alexandria - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Fri, 07 Jul 2017 18:07:00 GMT

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Egypt reportedly spending $22 million to restore historic synagogue in Alexandria Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) — The Egyptian government reportedly has approved a $22 million plan to restore a 160-year-old synagogue in Alexandria. The Ministry of Antiquities' Project Sector on Wednesdsay approved the funds for restoring and developing the Eliyahu Hanavi ... Egypt approves plan to restore ancient Alexandria synagogueArutz Sheva Egypt Approves EGP 40 Million Restoration of Synagogue in AlexandriaEgyptian Streets all 4 news articles »

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Canal boss says Egypt can't ban Qatari ships - News24 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 17:47:00 GMT

News24

Canal boss says Egypt can't ban Qatari ships News24 Dubai - The chief of one of the world's busiest water corridors, the Suez Canal, says Egyptian authorities can't ban Qatari ships from crossing the vital waterway. Suez Canal chairperson Mohab Mamish, a retired navy admiral, said in a statement on ... and more »

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How Egypt Is Slowly Losing Its Hold Over the Nile River - World Politics Review Fri, 07 Jul 2017 13:09:01 GMT

World Politics Review

How Egypt Is Slowly Losing Its Hold Over the Nile River World Politics Review Egypt has a strong historical and legal claim to the Nile dating back to the colonial era, but that framework is being undercut by rapid development and population growth upstream. Currently, more than 430 million people live across the 11 countries ...

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Improving ties between Egypt and Hamas unsettle Palestinian politics - Reuters Wed, 05 Jul 2017 13:50:01 GMT

Reuters

Improving ties between Egypt and Hamas unsettle Palestinian politics Reuters Sensing the need to act, and worried about losing popular support, Hamas sought to mend ties with Egypt, which controls their one border crossing and has, under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, been highly wary of ties between Hamas and the Muslim ... Abbas to meet with Egypt's Sissi amid reports of Hamas dealThe Times of Israel all 108 news articles »