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MPs reject parliament discussion on Tiran and Sanafir islands agreement

The opposing MPs said they would vote on the agreement’s annulment, while…

Sarah El-Sheikh

Egypt establishes highly-trained special navy forces brigade in Red Sea

Egypt is the only force in the Middle East that owns a…

Taha Sakr

Third field army repels multiple militant attacks near central Sinai, kills 9

Enhanced security presence in North Sinai has pushed “Sinai Province” militants to…

Taha Sakr

Social Solidarity ministry denies compulsory military service for women   

Rumours circulated suggesting the ministry would extend the draft to include women

Sarah El-Sheikh

Al-Sisi pledges to construct large church in new capital

Pledge to build a large church alongside a mosque meant as a…

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Religious Endowments Ministry prepares sermon topics for the next five years

The ministry has identified 54 subjects to be addressed during the coming…

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Al-Sisi, Bahraini king confirm strength of bilateral relations

Al-Sisi and his counterpart also discussed regional issues of concern

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Court sentences Muslim Brotherhood defendants to 5 years in Qalyub highway blocking case

Sentenced defendants include Muslim Brotherhood cleric Abdel-Rahman Al-Bar

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Main suspect in killing of 6 police officers reportedly detained

In December, the militant group "Hasm" claimed responsibility for the attack

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3 new suspects arrested in church bombing case, police releases video confessions

The death toll rises to 28, while police have so far arrested…

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