Taha Sakr

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New militant group Lewaa El-Thawra broadcasts attack on Menoufiya security checkpoint

The message contradicts what we know about IS’ ideology on revolutions, raises…

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South Sinai deputy security director injured in armed attack by militants

5 police officers also injured when anonymous militants opened fire against forces…

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Coptic teenagers accused of insulting Islam flee to Switzerland

The teenagers’ departure from Egypt is legal because the prosecution did not…

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Russian asserts full support for Egypt in combating terrorism in Sinai

Egypt is looking to obtaining state-of-the-art Russian weaponry, says Russian defence minister 

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Iran officially rejects Saudi royals as Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Khamenei considers Saudi Arabia a “cursed tree”, but Al-Azhar backs its custody…

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Multiple unconfirmed media reports of huge number of militants killed by army in North Sinai

Amid the absence of any official comment, reports cite contradictory numbers of…

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Decision over verdict to disqualify MP Mansour referred to parliamentary speaker

The Legislative Committee referred the verdict to Ali Abdul Aal following disputes…

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Militants hijack officer, police vehicle in Al-Arish

The police officer will most likely be killed and the vehicle will…

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EgyptAir resumes flight to France after bomb suspected on board

The threat appeared to be a false alarm, and the flight was…

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Egyptian expat in Saudi Arabia sentenced to 6 years in jail over espionage charges

The Egyptian expat sent reports on the Saudi army to the Iranian…

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