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Al-Sisi did not take sides in the Syrian crisis: Foreign Affairs Minister

Egypt has no detainees who are accused of freedom of expression, but…

Toqa Ezzidin

Foreign Ministry in negotiations to release 49 Egyptians detained in Yemen 

Previous media reports alleged the detainees had been kidnapped by Houthi Rebels…

Taha Sakr

Russia vetoes Egypt’s resolution on Syria, describes it as “counterproductive”

Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that it was rushed to a…

Toqa Ezzidin

Iraqi Shia cleric Al-Sadr implores Egypt, Saudi Arabia to strive for unity with Iran

The prominent cleric called for protection of holy places across the Islamic…

Taha Sakr

IS, Al-Qaeda likely to compete in future terrorist attacks in Europe: Dar Al-Ifta

Dar Al-Ifta’s terrorism observatory says Libya will likely be a springboard for…

Daily News Egypt

Al-Assad, allies victorious in Aleppo, but who will save the civilians?  

France has called for an urgent session in the UN security council…

Toqa Ezzidin

Syria’s Aleppo offensive crushes rebels, sends civilians fleeing

The position of besieged rebels looks precarious as Syrian forces press into…

Deutsche Welle

Aboul Gheit meets King Salman to discuss efforts to unify Arab world

Saudi Embassy in Egypt denies reports of high-level Saudi delegation arriving in…

Daily News Egypt