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Shoukry’s Europe tour targets cooperation in fields of counter terrorism and trade
The foreign minister is to promote the candidacy of Mushira Khattab to head the UNESCO
Police officer injured in shooting in Damietta
A police colonel and his driver were injured on Sunday as a result of a drive-by shooting conducted by two masked men, local media reported. Reports said the incident took place in front of the colonel’s house in Damietta as he was heading to work. Security forces are looking for the perpetrators. According to pictures …
Palestinian FM welcomed rapprochement between Egypt and Hamas
Egypt is commissioned by the Arab League to end the Palestinian division: Al-Malki
Egyptian authorities foil illegal emigration of dozens to Italy, arrest smugglers
Emigrants were to be transported from Kafr Al-Sheikh governorate
3 Alleged militants arrested in Sinai
The armed forces said on Saturday that they arrested three alleged extremist amid the ongoing military operations fighting terrorism in the region, military spokesperson Tamer Al-Refaei said in a statement. According to the statement, the military forces of the third field army attacked a den of extremists and destroyed 2 vehicle and 8 motor bikes. …
Fugitive who escaped in Qena prison break arrested
Five policemen were suspended from their duties until investigations are concluded
Passing of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia based on letters in the 1990s
Egypt reassured Israel that the Saudis would have same commitments
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Red Sea prosecution renews custody of Italian suspect for a week
Suspect accused of beating Egyptian engineer to death in Marsa Alam
Illegal immigrants detained southern Egypt, others prevented before crossing to Libya
Egyptian authorities detained 14 illegal immigrants as they crossed into Aswan, southern Egypt, state-media reported on Friday. Among them were thirteen people with Ethiopian nationality and one was Sudanese. They are expected to be deported to their countries. Authorities said the immigrants carried no identification papers and sneaked into Egypt with the help of human …
Boosting peace process tops agenda of Egyptian, Jordanian, Palestinian FMs ahead of US delegation visit
The meeting is the second to take place to revise methods of coordination regarding the Palestinian issue
Al-Azhar, ultra-conservative Islamist groups reject call for gender equity in Tunisia
Ultra-conservative Islamist group Al-Jamaa Al-Islamyia condemned the decisions, describing it as a violation against the Islamic principles and the teachings of the Quran
Honorary Italian consul visits Italian suspect in custody
Suspect accused of beating Egyptian engineer to death in Marsa Alam
Talks between Egypt and Israel on re-opening embassy in Cairo: Israeli media
Security arrangements are allegedly ongoing between Israel and Egypt to prepare for the re-opening of the Israeli embassy in Cairo and the return of its ambassador. Israeli media Haaretz reported on Monday that Israeli officials arrived in Cairo on Sunday, but The Jerusalem Post said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs abstained from commenting. Ambassador …
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Al-Sisi, Bongo discuss boosting bilateral relations in Libreville
President invites his Rwandan, Gabonese counterparts to International Conference for Youth
Marsa Alam beach reopened as shark caught: Environment Ministry
Shark had attacked a young Austrian tourist
Policeman shot dead in Al-Arish
Operations by Second Army and Air Forces continues to destroy dens in North Sinai
Rafah border crossing opened until Thursday ahead of Hajj
Thousands of pilgrims expected to cross to Egypt to reach Saudi Arabia
4 militants killed in different security operations: police
The suspects are accused of participating in different acts of violence
Italy to return ambassador to Cairo after year of diplomatic tensions
Italian prosecution received transcripts of investigations on Regeni’s case, says Italian media
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Nile water a matter of life or death to Egypt: Al-Sisi
President holds discussions with Rwandan counterpart during African four-day tour
Supreme Judicial Council files reports against 3 news websites
The council claimed they published false information regarding the increase in judges’ salaries
Military negotiates with Warraq residents, promises to release detainees
Al-Wazir suggested the monetary compensation as a method of leaving the island without violating their rights
Militant accused of participating in Church bombings killed
Suspect used explosive belt against forces resulting in his death, says Ministry of Interior
New temporary chief of Egyptian Railways Authority in wake of Alexandria train accident
Minister of Transportation vows in the parliament that such incidents will not be repeated
Al-Sisi visits 4 African nations, water issue a priority
Egypt implements great navigational project with African countries: Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation
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Militants reportedly killed in police raid
State media reports that the suspects were accused of assassinating a policeman in the district of Al-Khanka
Court orders 4-day detention for Italian tourist accused of manslaughter
Egyptian engineer was killed Friday in Marsa Alam
Shoukry discusses bilateral relations with Guinean counterpart
Kamara’s visit comes as response to Egyptian invitation
Driver detained pending investigations into disastrous Alexandria collision
Transportation Minister tells Al-Sisi that lack of railway system development is main reason behind such accidents
41 suspects arrested in North Sinai
Local media reported that two policemen were killed in an IED explosion