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IS names Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi as its new leader
Cairo, Oct 31 (IANS) The Islamic State terror organisation on Thursday named Abu Ibrahim al-Quraishi as its new leader after it confirmed the death of Abu Bak al-Baghdadi who was killed in a US raid in northern Syria.
2019-10-31
Category: International, Egypt,Terrorism
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Joshna Chinappa crashes out of World Squash Championship
Cairo, Oct 29 (IANS) Veteran Joshna Chinappa bowed out of the ongoing PSA Women's World Squash Championship after losing to World No. 2 Nour El Sherbini of Egypt 0-3 in the pre-quarter finals.
2019-10-29
Category: International, Egypt,Sports,Other Sports
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Egypt displays 30 ancient sarcophagi in Luxor
Cairo, Oct 20 (IANS) The Egyptian government displayed 30 sarcophagi more than 3,000 years old in the city of Luxor, the most important discovery of its kind since the 19th century.
2019-10-20
Category: International, Egypt,Politics
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60,000 displaced on Syrian border in Turkish offensive
Cairo, Oct 10 (IANS) More than 60,000 people have fled their homes on the Syrian border with Turkey in the last 36 hours amid Turkish offensive into Kurdish-held areas, an NGO has warned.
2019-10-10
Category: International, Egypt,Politics
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Rare anti-govt protests take place in Egypt
Cairo, Sep 21 (IANS) Rare anti-government protests broke out across Egypt against President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, demanding his resignation, media reports said on Saturday.
2019-09-21
Category: International, Egypt,Politics
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Arab League key to enduring peace in Libya: UN
Cairo, Sep 2 (IANS/AKI) The Arab League has a vital role to play in a "lasting political solution" in Libya, United Nations Special Envoy Ghassan Salame said on Monday after meeting its Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit.
2019-09-02
Category: International, Egypt,Diplomacy,Defence/Security
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Algeria top Senegal 1-0 to win 2nd Africa Cup of Nations title
Cairo, July 20 (IANS) Algeria captured their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a 1-0 victory over Senegal in Friday night's final, adding to the other championship they won in 1990.
2019-07-20
Category: International, Egypt,Sports,Football
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Egypt's Bent Pyramid opens to visitors for 1st time
Cairo, July 14 (IANS) Egypt's Senefru Bent Pyramid, which was built in about 2,600 BC and was originally designed as a "true" pyramid with the steep 54-degree angle, has opened to the public for the first time ever.
2019-07-14
Category: International, Egypt,Human Interest/Society
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Egypt's Defense, Foreign ministers to visit Russia
Cairo, June 23 (IANS) Egypt's Defense Minister Mohamed Zaki and Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Sunday left for Russia on an official visit for the 2+2 dialogue mechanism between the two countries.
2019-06-23
Category: International, Egypt,Diplomacy
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Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Great Pyramid of Giza
Cairo, March 17 (IANS) Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers performed for 10,000 fans in the shadow of the Pyramid of Giza in Egypt.
2019-03-17
Category: International, Egypt,Cinema/Showbiz
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Pompeo talks about Washington's desires for Middle East
Cairo, Jan 11 (IANS) The United States' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said his country has learnt from the mistakes it committed in the Middle East and vowed to continue fighting against terror organisations.
2019-01-11
Category: International, Egypt,Defence/Security,Diplomacy,Politics,Terrorism
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Egypt church bomb kills policeman
Cairo, Jan 6 (IANS) A policeman has been killed trying to defuse a bomb outside a church in Egypt, security officials said.
2019-01-06
Category: International, Egypt,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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