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Russia grants 9 Arab countries visa-free entry, excludes Egypt
Egypt
April 18, 2017
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
April 18, 2017
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
April 18, 2017
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
April 18, 2017
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
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…
Egyptian politician calls for investigation into Russia’s accusations against UK over Egypt churches attacks
Egypt
April 14, 2017
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
April 13, 2017
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
April 13, 2017
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
April 13, 2017
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
April 13, 2017
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…