A new militant group has claimed responsibility for two bombings that targeted the Egyptian police on Friday and has vowed to carry out more attacks, according to a statement posted on a Facebook page set up in its name. The … read more
Civil protection forces on Saturday foiled an attempt to detonate an explosive device at Hehya railway station in Sharqia governorate. The device, composed of dynamite, wires and a digital clock and planted by unknown persons, was deactivated. The explosive was … read more
A helicopter transporting former President Hosni Mubarak arrived Saturday morning from Maadi’s military hospital to the Police Academy in Cairo, where he is being tried on charges of killing peaceful protesters during the January 25 Revolution and of corruption relating … read more
At least three, including a teenager, were killed on Friday after supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi took to the streets to protest his ouster. The day unfolded with nationwide clashes that saw pro-Morsi demonstrators, whose numbers were significantly lower … read more
Police forces arrested about 34 Muslim Brotherhood supporters in Alexandria on Friday, said Major General Nasser al-Abd, head of Alexandria’s police investigations. The arrestees were found in possession of anti-Armed Forces leaflets, petrol bombs, Rabaa symbols, and a live transmission … read more
The General Directorate of Electricity Police seized 4,076 cases of stolen electricity lines, in a security campaign launched Thursday to stop electricity violations. read more
The surroundings of the Ithadeya Presidential Palace witnessed intensive security measures on Friday in the wake of Muslim Brotherhood demonstrations scheduled after Friday praying. The National Alliance to Support Democracy has called on Thursday to protest on Friday in preparation … read more
The National Coalition for Supporting Legitimacy, which backs former President Mohamed Mursi, has called on its supporters to take to the streets for week-long rallies starting Friday. The rallies coincide with the anniversary of the ouster of former President Hosni … read more
Egypt’s health ministry has announced that the start of the next academic period may be delayed due to a recent outbreak of swine flu across the country. Currently on a mid-year break, schools were scheduled to resume on 22 February. … read more
Three policemen, including an officer, were injured when one bomb detonated on the Giza flyover on Friday morning, Egypt’s state television said. Initial reports showed that only one bomb detonated, not two as initially reported. read more