Person: President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi

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Egyptian election begins with President el-Sissi certain winner

Polls opened today in Egypt's presidential election with the outcome, a second term for President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, a foregone conclusion.

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Trump offers no public rebuke to Duterte over drugs war killings

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LATEST: Egypian president meets Trump adviser after US cuts millions in aid

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Amnesty calls new law in Egypt a death sentence for human rights groups

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IS claims responsibility for killing Coptic Christians in Egypt bus attack

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Pope Francis defies security concerns with open-air mass in Egypt

Egyptian Christians bury bomb attack victims as state of emergency takes effect

Egyptian Christians have buried their dead a day after suicide bombers from the so-called 'Islamic State' group killed at least 45 people in co-ordinated attacks targeting Palm Sunday services in two cities.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

Egypt's Hosni Mubarak returns home after release from custody

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has returned home following his release from custody, security officials said, after legal proceedings that took years during which the country witnessed major upheaval.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2017

Luggage, body parts found in sea search for EgyptAir jetliner

Search crews found human remains, luggage, and passenger seats from the EgyptAir jetliner that fell out of the sky over the Mediterranean Sea, as investigators tried to determine whether the disaster was the work of terrorists.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Cairo courts jail 101 peaceful protesters

Two Cairo courts have convicted and sentenced to five years in jail a total of 101 protesters for taking part in peaceful, anti-government demonstrations last month, officials said.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Claim that 'Islamic State' caused plane crash 'propaganda', says Egypt president

Claims by the so-called 'Islamic State' group that it caused a Russian passenger plane to crash, killing all 224 people on board, are “propaganda” aimed at damaging Egypt’s image, President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has said.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

Your Tuesday lunchtime catch-up

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2015

Egypt pardons Al-Jazeera journalists

The Egyptian president has pardoned two Al-Jazeera journalists and dozens of human rights activists.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

Croatian hostage killed in Egypt

An online image purports to show the beheading of a Croatian hostage held by Islamic State’s Egyptian affiliate.

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

Egyptian journalists defy editorial command banning police criticism

Around 200 Egyptian journalists have rejected a recent policy declaration by newspaper editors pledging near-blind support to the state and banning criticism of the police, army and judiciary in their publications.

Sun, 02 Nov, 2014