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Russia grants 9 Arab countries visa-free entry, excludes Egypt
Egypt

Russia grants 9 Arab countries visa-free entry, excludes Egypt

The Russian government released on Monday a list of 18 countries whose citizens have been granted the right to enter…
In photos: Trial session in prosecutor assassination case turns into engagement celebration
Egypt

In photos: Trial session in prosecutor assassination case turns into engagement celebration

Tuesday's Cairo Criminal Court session for the trial of defendants in the assassination of late Prosecutor General Hesham Barakat on…
St. Mark’s Cathedral holds open funeral for Palm Sunday martyrs
Egypt

St. Mark’s Cathedral holds open funeral for Palm Sunday martyrs

St. Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria will hold an open funeral tonight for people to offer their condolences and…
Army chief-of-staff meets Kuwaiti official, discusses counter-terrorism efforts
Egypt

Army chief-of-staff meets Kuwaiti official, discusses counter-terrorism efforts

The Egyptian Armed Forces Chief-of-Staff Mahmoud Hegazy met on Monday Kuwait's Head of Military Inspection Major General Mohammad Ahmed al-Khader, who…
MPs suggest Facebook users pay monthly subscription to aid state surveillance
Egypt

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…
Egyptian politician calls for investigation into Russia’s accusations against UK over Egypt churches attacks
Egypt

Egyptian politician calls for investigation into Russia’s accusations against UK over Egypt churches attacks

The Secretary General of the Coalition to Support Long Live Egypt Fund Tarek Mahmoud called for a transparent international investigation…
Interior Ministry unveils identity of Alexandria church bomber, Tanta investigation ongoing
Egypt

Interior Ministry unveils identity of Alexandria church bomber, Tanta investigation ongoing

The Interior Ministry released a statement on Wednesday indentifying the suicide bomber who targeted St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral in Alexandria…
Court sentences rights lawyer to 10 years in prison over Facebook posts
Egypt

Court sentences rights lawyer to 10 years in prison over Facebook posts

A criminal court in Alexandria on Wednesday sentenced in absentia a rights lawyer to 10 years in prison, five years…
Churches cancel Easter Sunday celebrations to mourn Passover victims
Egypt

Churches cancel Easter Sunday celebrations to mourn Passover victims

Egyptian Coptic Orthodox churches decided on Wednesday to cancel Easter Sunday celebrations, which mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as…
Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter
Egypt

Egypt bolsters security outside churches ahead of Easter

Outside of Cairo's St. Mark's Cathedral, the seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope, a dozen high-ranking police officers are stationed…
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