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Egypt kills 40 'terrorists' in crackdown after Giza attack
The suspects were killed in separate raids in the Giza governorate, home to Egypt's famed pyramids and the scene of Friday's deadly bombing, and in the restive...
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Ahead of contentious vote, Egypt sets sights on 'fake news'
The journalist was detained before he had even begun filming, his lawyer said. The government did not respond to requests for comment.
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Egyptian authorities detain former Islamist presidential candidate
The country’s state security prosecution ordered the arrest of Abol Fotouh and several leaders of his Strong Egypt party, the news agency said.
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Egyptian air force pounds Sinai militants – military
On the ground, special forces, working with police, conducted raids inside cities in Sinai to seize militants, military spokesman Colonel Tamer al-Rifai said.
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Egypt attack to spur on Saudi-backed Muslim military alliance - crown prince
The crown prince has said he would encourage a more moderate and tolerant version of Islam in the ultra-conservative kingdom.
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Egypt authorities challenge Reuters on casualties in western desert attack
The SIS also criticised the use of the word militant in the English version of the story that Reuters published.
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At least 30 police die in clash in Egypt's Western desert - security sources
A number of suspected militants were also killed and security forces are combing the area, a statement by the Interior Ministry said.
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Car bomb kills seven civilians in Egypt’s North Sinai – army
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Four gunmen were inside the vehicle, the army said.
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Egypt: 30 suspected militants killed in Sinai raids
Egypt faces an Islamist insurgency led by the Islamic State group in the Sinai Peninsula, where hundreds of soldiers and police have been killed since 2013.
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Israel urges citizens to leave Egypt's Sinai, citing IS threat
The advisory was issued ahead of the Passover holiday, when thousands of Israelis cross the land border with Egypt.
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10 Egyptian troops killed by bombs during Sinai fighting –spokesman
The spokesman said in a statement the security forces killed 15 people and arrested seven others during the operation.
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8 Egyptian soldiers killed in car bomb attack
The army spokesman said a group of armed terrorists attacked one of the security checkpoints in north Sinai.
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7 killed, 15 injured in Sinai blasts
Several explosive devices were planted on the road in Rafah & southern Sheikh Zuwayed.
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Isis claims responsibility for Egyptian blast
The group announced on Twitter that its members planned and executed the attack that killed 7 people.
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4 dead, dozens injured in Egypt car bomb attack
Police opened fire on the bomber who tried to gain entry to a hotel housing several judges in North Sinai.
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Passenger jet from Warsaw diverted after bomb threat
The jet was flying to an Egyptian resort from Warsaw when it made an emergency landing in Bulgaria.
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ANALYSIS: The 5 most common reasons for airliner disasters
Simon Ashley Bennett says the proportion of crashes caused by pilot error now stands at around 50%.
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Russian delegation arrives in Egypt to begin crash investigation
Over 224 people were killed when a Russian airliner crashed into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula yesterday morning.
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Egyptian officials recover two black boxes from Russian plane crash
Over 224 people were killed when a Russian airliner crashed into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula yesterday morning.
