Egypt sent extra troops to Sinai - days after seven members of its security forces were kidnapped there. 26 armoured vehicles and several military…
In less than three weeks, Egypt's army has found entrances to 23 tunnels to the Gaza Strip, Egyptian military spokesperson Ahmed Ali said on Monday.
The tunnels were located 250-500 meters west of the...
The United States said on Monday that it was "deeply concerned by the growing trend of efforts to punish and deter political expression in Egypt,” accusing Cairo of violating its international...
Inflation in Egypt is expected to climb to 10.9 percent this year, the highest level since 2010, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, more than it expected in April.
"Inflation is expected to rise in...
Activists say they have collected over 2 million signatures on a petition expressing “no confidence” in President Mohamed Morsi, a move they hope will trigger early presidential elections.
The International Religious Freedom Report for 2012 released on Monday by the US Department of State notes the global rise of anti-semitism and anti-Muslim rhetoric. Anti-Muslim rhetoric was most often found in the...
The Egyptian actress that has had her lips sealed about her country’s politics is now letting it all hang out in a movement that calls for ousting President Mohammad Morsi and his party formed by members of the...
On Tuesday 14 May, the British Council in Agouza screened the documentary In Search of Oil and Sand, which follows the path of Mahmoud Sabit as he uncovers his family’s past. His father, Adel Sabit, was former...
The United States expressed concern Monday at the repression of civil rights in Egypt, particularly the free speech rights of political activists and journalists.
A LEADER of the ruling Hamas said the militant group had agreed to again try an Egypt-brokered ceasefire with Israel, after six days of bloodshed in and around the Gaza Strip.
CLAIMS Egypt's Islamist president-elect, Mohamed Morsi, wants to "reconsider" the peace deal with Israel and build ties with Iran.
ISLAMIST Mohamed Morsi takes the oath of office but his day of triumph is unlikely to mark end of political strife.

Provides an overview of Egypt, including key events and facts.
The United States on Monday expressed concern over defamation charges brought against two Egyptian journalists critical
Given the mess he inherited, perhaps President Obama was right to think that a lighter touch in the Middle East was the best policy -- it's certainly immediately cost-effective. However, as we are seeing in...

How the shake-up in Egypt is being felt far from Cairo
Dozens of tanks and hundreds of soldiers entered the largely lawless area that borders Israel and the Gaza Strip after gunmen kidnapped seven security officers.
As Egypt’s first democratically elected president nears the completion of his first year in office, there is growing resentment among Egyptians about his tenure. The dismal economy has grown worse,...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday expressed concern over defamation charges brought against two Egyptian journalists critical of President Mohamed Mursi and called on the government to condemn...
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi ordered army reinforcements to the restive Sinai on Monday amid rising tensions there over the kidnapping of seven soldiers by suspected Islamist militants.