Tag: Islamic state

Army announces second phase of ‘Retribution for the Martyr’

Plan is to enforce security control over Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid and Al-Arish

Daily News Egypt Daily News Egypt

Cabinet details plan to combat terrorism in Sinai

HRW report on violations coincided cabinet’s statement regarding Sinai security operations

Nourhan Fahmy Nourhan Fahmy

Bitcoin: ‘Islamic State’s online currency venture

Between Bitcoin and gold, the "Islamic State" is experimenting with currency, marking…

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Russia takes advantage of Western reluctance in engage in Syria

Russia may soon bolster the Syrian army by deploying ground troops, allowing…

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Court upholds 12 death sentences for ‘Islamic State’ affiliation

12 people were referred to Egypt’s Grand Mufti to advise on their…

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Bombing people to save them? Western states line up to intervene in Syria

France, Australia and the UK are considering joining a US-led coalition flying…

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Canadians call on government to bring in more Syrian refugees

Canadian mayors, provincial premiers and federal opposition parties, as well as numerous…

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Islamic State take Norwegian and Chinese captive

The two hostages have been identified as 48-year-old Norwegian Ole Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstad,…

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Army launches new operation in North Sinai, kills 29

Two military dead in first strike of operation “Retribution for the martyr”

Amira El-Fekki Amira El-Fekki

Protests break out in southern Syria over ‘IS’-critic’s death

The suicide attack was carried out near the National Hospital in the…

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