Netanyahu says to visit Egypt on peace mission
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he would visit Egypt on January 6 in an effort to revitalize stalled peace talks with the Palestinians. "On Thursday…
Egypt bomb stirs hate against Islam: Saudi cleric
By AFP RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti condemned the New Year's Day bombing of a church in Egypt that killed 21 people as an act aimed at turning non-Muslim against…
Asia to Gaza aid boat awaits permission to dock in Arish
CAIRO: Over 100 activists affiliated with the “Asia to Gaza” aid convoy crossed to Gaza through the Rafah border in the early hours of Monday. The boat carrying the aid…
42 security members injured, minister attacked in Cathedral protest
By Essam Fadl CAIRO: Four policemen and 38 security force officers were injured on Sunday amid clashes with Coptic protesters during a demonstration inside the Coptic Orthodox St. Mark Cathedral in…
German, French Coptic churches threatened
By AFP PARIS: French police are investigating threats made against Coptic churches in France in the wake of a deadly attack on one in Egypt, a security source said Monday.…
Probe of Egypt church bomb focuses on local group
By Hamza Hendawi and Maggie Michael / AP ALEXANDRIA: Egyptian police are focusing their investigation into the New Year's suicide bombing of a church on a group of Islamic hard-liners inspired…
Shikabala backtracks on Egypt decision, set to join camp
CAIRO: Zamalek star Shikabala has backed down on his decision not to play for Egypt and is set to join the team’s camp ahead of this week’s Nile Basin friendly…
Ghaly ready to play as goalkeeper for Egypt
CAIRO: Ahly captain Hossam Ghaly says he is ready to fill in whatever position manager Hassan Shehata asks him to play in, even if he was used as a goalkeeper.…
Police cracks down on Cairo protest against church attack, oppression
By Heba Fahmy CAIRO: Police cracked down on protesters in Talaat Harb and Ramses Squares on Sunday as they organized to denounce the recent New Year’s Eve attack on Church (The…
Egypt opens three electricity stations in South Sudan
Minister of Electricity and Energy Hassan Younes announced on Monday in Cairo the opening of three power stations in the cities of Wau, Yambio and Bor in South Sudan, according…