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US designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign terrorist organisation’
In return, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council labelled US army as terrorist entity
Algeria’s parliament named Abdelkader Bensalah as interim leader for 90 days
Move follows constitutional rules but goes against protesters’ demands
Seven Sudanese people killed as sit-in outside military headquarters continue
Security forces used live fires, tear gas against thousands of demonstrators
Israeli voters cast ballots in Knesset’s crucial elections
Around 6.3 million are eligible to vote in electoral race
Four policemen, three civilians killed in suicide bombing in North Sinai
Deceased suicide bomber was 15 years old; another soldier was killed while dismantling bomb in Rafah
Egypt, US ties have never had a better than now, Trump says
Al-Sisi discusses regional issues, Palestinian cause with Pompeo, Kushner
Total of 2,200 people displaced in Libya as clashes mount
‘US is deeply concerned about fighting near Tripoli,’ says Pompeo
Al-Sisi, Trump to discuss top regional issues on Tuesday
It’s Egyptian leader’s second visit to Washington since assuming power in 2014
Soldier dies in clashes between army, security forces in Khartoum
Security forces attempted to forcibly evacuate demonstrators, army protected them
Government approves legalisation of 111 churches
Egypt issued on Sunday a decree to legalise the conditions of 111 churches and buildings on the condition that they meet the legal and civil protection requirements. The conditions also require that churches settle with the state in case there was an illegal building on state land. This comes after the cabinet approved in October …
ENR begins issuing ‘standing’ tickets in air-conditioned trains
Ticket bookings must not exceed 20% of the rail cars’ capacity
Cairo Court postpones lawsuit appealing against website block
Al-Mashhad’s editor-in-chief appealed SMC’s decision which blocked newspaper’s website, fined it
Israel elections: Netanyahu’s win scathing impact on Middle East
‘Polls could give Netanyahu win, lead to Israel de facto annexation of West Bank,’ says analyst
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On sidelines of Al Sisi’s visit to US: Egyptian success, American resentment
Egypt will not accept pressure regarding diversifying its weapons’ sources, says Major General Mahmoud Diaa
Will Middle East crises affect Egypt-US relations?
Egypt will not accept relocating Palestinians in Sinai
Two police officers killed in shooting attack on security patrol in El Nozha
Two other police personnel were wounded when militant opened fire against patrol
Al-Sisi to meet Trump in Washington on economic integration, regional conflicts
President begins official tour on Sunday, also includes Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal
NCHR praises proposed constitutional amendment to increase women quota in parliament
Voting on proposed amendment will take place in parliament on 16 April
Algerians continue protest against elite surrounding Bouteflika to leave
Bouteflika resigned after six weeks of protests in Algeria
Egypt to amend NGOs Law, provide more liberal draft
New amendments include majority of suggestions presented by civil society organisations
UNSC, G7 warn LNA of entering Tripoli, call for immediate fight halt
Last week, LNA launched military campaign against Tripoli
Al-Sisi meets Lavrov in Cairo over boosting trade exchange
Forthcoming Egyptian-Russian summit to be held this year in Sochi
Shoukry addresses Red Sea security, regional issues with Eritrean counterpart
FM stressed Egypt’s interest in developing its relations with Eritrea in all fields
We began to notice disappearance of cash, says Al-Sisi
President inaugurated World Forum on Higher Education, Scientific Research in NAC
A total of 276 state employees suspended due to positive drug tests
Twenty-seven school bus drivers were referred to public prosecution over drug addiction
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Policeman accused of killing two Copts sentenced to death
Investigations showed that Khalifa confessed to crime, used his service weapon in murder
Constitutional Council approves vacancy of presidential post
Algeria’s future was determined by its people, says US Department of State spokesperson
Parliament’s subcommittee to prepare report over constitutional amendments
Committee will finalise report which will be available for members on Wednesday
UN Chief, Al-Sisi assert importance of stability in Libya
Guterres, Shoukry asserted importance of UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy
Hate speech is entering mainstream: Guterres during meeting with Al-Azhar Grand Imam
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed solidarity with Muslims of the world during a visit to Cairo, during his meeting with Egypt’s top Muslim cleric and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, in Cairo. “As secretary-general of the UN, and as a man of faith, I have come to express my respect for …