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Dabaa nuclear plant will be world’s safest: Ros Atom vice president
Egypt
December 17, 2017
Dabaa nuclear plant will be world’s safest: Ros Atom vice president
The vice president of Russia’s Atomic Energy Corporation, Ros Atom, said the Dabaa nuclear plant would be the world’s safest and…
Launch of first Egyptian smartphone postponed after batteries stolen
Egypt
December 17, 2017
Launch of first Egyptian smartphone postponed after batteries stolen
The head of a company manufacturing the first Egyptian cellphone said on Sunday that the launch of the product has…
Over 3 million Russian tourists to visit Egypt after resumption of flights: RT
Egypt
December 17, 2017
Over 3 million Russian tourists to visit Egypt after resumption of flights: RT
Russian tourists to the tune of 3.16 million are expected to visit Egypt following Russia’s decision to lift a ban…
Death toll of Minya Coptic bus attack reaches 28, 25 injuries: Minya governor
Egypt
May 26, 2017
Death toll of Minya Coptic bus attack reaches 28, 25 injuries: Minya governor
The death toll of the militant attack that targeted Minya Coptic bus on Friday morning reached 28, while 25 people…
Following recent clashes, new IS message softens tone with al-Tarbiyeen tribe, begs its support
Egypt
May 15, 2017
Following recent clashes, new IS message softens tone with al-Tarbiyeen tribe, begs its support
In a clear sign of increasing alarm from the Islamic State-affiliated group Sinai Province, concerned over the recent declaration of…
Prominent North Sinai tribe chases, kidnaps IS militants following clashes
Egypt
April 17, 2017
Prominent North Sinai tribe chases, kidnaps IS militants following clashes
Clashes erupted in the city of Rafah, North Sinai on Sunday between younger members of the prominent al-Tarbiyeen tribe and…
MPs suggest Facebook users pay monthly subscription to aid state surveillance
Egypt
April 16, 2017
MPs suggest Facebook users pay monthly subscription to aid state surveillance
Egyptians took to social media outlets to voice their concerns and outrage after local news outlets reported that Parliament will…
Activist Aya Hegazy acquitted after 3 years in pre-trial detention
Egypt
April 16, 2017
Activist Aya Hegazy acquitted after 3 years in pre-trial detention
Egyptian-American activist Aya Hegazy was acquitted by the Cairo Criminal Court on Sunday morning, as well as all other defendants…
Why does Egypt’s largest Muslim beacon, Al-Azhar, refuse to declare IS ‘apostate’?
Egypt
April 14, 2017
Why does Egypt’s largest Muslim beacon, Al-Azhar, refuse to declare IS ‘apostate’?
After the Islamic State (IS) militant group declared its responsibility for Palm Sunday's deadly attacks that targeted two Coptic churches…
Does Parliament have the authority to give Red Sea islands agreement the kiss of life?
Egypt
April 12, 2017
Does Parliament have the authority to give Red Sea islands agreement the kiss of life?
Directly following the declaration of an emergency state in Egypt in the aftermath of the violent church attacks on Sunday,…
Egypt’s state of emergency in 2017: constitutional enforcement and consequences
Egypt
April 10, 2017
Egypt’s state of emergency in 2017: constitutional enforcement and consequences
In the wake of deadly two attacks on churches in Tanta and Alexandria that killed 45 and injured over 100…
Presidential term will not exceed eight years for any ruler: Sisi to FOX TV
Egypt
April 6, 2017
Presidential term will not exceed eight years for any ruler: Sisi to FOX TV
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi asserted on Thursday that he will only run for the upcoming presidential election in 2018 if…
Egyptian Rafale fighter pilots outperform Qataris: French Aviation Magazine
Egypt
April 6, 2017
Egyptian Rafale fighter pilots outperform Qataris: French Aviation Magazine
As part of the bilateral military co-operation between Egypt and France, Dassault Aviation, a multinational Rafale fighter manufacturing company named…
Video: University professor faces legal, societal backlash for posting video of her belly dancing on Facebook
Egypt
April 5, 2017
Video: University professor faces legal, societal backlash for posting video of her belly dancing on Facebook
Mona Prince, an English language professor at Suez University, is being interrogated following an administrative order issued by the university…
Fake news about military coup sparks controversy as El-Watan’s SMS service hacked
Egypt
April 5, 2017
Fake news about military coup sparks controversy as El-Watan’s SMS service hacked
Privately-run newspaper El-Watan sent out a controversial SMS on Tuesday night containing the news that a number of high-ranking army…