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Former Libyan leader Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam ruled out of presidential election

Gaddafi was one of several candidates that the Commission disqualified in an…

Sami Hegazi

Opinion| Egypt’s strong role in the Middle East

During the last few years, Egypt succeeded in restoring its vital and…

Hatem Sadek

Egypt aims to achieve peace, security in Libya: Al-Sisi

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi asserted Egypt’s keenness to achieve peace and security…

Daily News Egypt

98 potential candidates run for Libyan presidency

In a press conference, Al-Sayeh said that the commission will announce the…

Sami Hegazi

UN envoy to Libya Jan Kubis abruptly resigns weeks before elections

The agency added that no official reason has been given for this…

Sami Hegazi

Arab League chief expresses deep concern about Houthi escalation

Aboul Gheit confirms Arab League’s support to legitimacy in Yemen

Sami Hegazi

Political solution is best way to reach comprehensive settlement in Yemen: Shoukry

In this regard, Shoukry affirmed Egypt's support for the UN mission in…

Sami Hegazi

Health Ministry ready to medically secure ‘Rams Road’ reopening

Abdel Ghaffar inspects medical services in vicinity of Rams Road

Daily News Egypt

US warns its citizens to avoid visiting Jerusalem’s Old City

"Because of security incidents that often occur without warning, we strongly encourage…

Sami Hegazi

Lebanon aims to reach deal on maritime border demarcation with Israel: president

"Lebanon looks forward to resuming indirect U.S.-mediated negotiations with Israel to reach…

Shaimaa Raafat