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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…

Daily News Egypt

DNE News Brief: 7 January 2017

https://youtu.be/JDtCo3g7oNE

Daily News Egypt

Religious Endowments Ministry prepares sermon topics for the next five years

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

Daily News Egypt

US investigators search for motive after fatal Florida airport shooting

A 26-year-old suspect is being questioned by police after killing five people…

Deutsche Welle

Turkey launches new wave of anti-Gulen firings

Thousands have been fired in the latest push against supporters of Fethullah…

Deutsche Welle

Al-Sisi, Bahraini king confirm strength of bilateral relations

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

Daily News Egypt