Egyptian security forces are investigating reports of an explosion near the Suez Canal on Tuesday, security officials said. An official in the Suez Canal Authority said shipping was operating as normal. Witnesses said they heard an explosion around dawn near … read more
As the toll of comrades who died in Saturday’s bloodshed officially rose to 80, Islamist organisers of the pro-Morsi demonstrations urged Egyptians to march on security buildings late on Monday and to hold a “martyrs of the coup” protest of … read more
Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign policy chief, has met Egypt’s deposed president Mohamed Morsi, his first known contact with the outside world since he was toppled by the army earlier this month. Ashton held two hours of “in depth” … read more
At least 15 people were killed Monday night in a brawl between Cairo street vendors over space, including 13 who were burned to death, a security source told AFP. The source said two people died of gunshot and stab wounds … read more
Border troops at the Western Military Command seized four automatic rifles, two sniper rifles, one machine gun, and 2000 bullets as they were being smuggled into Egypt through a border crossing in Salloum. Security troops seized the weapons and took … read more
Clashes erupted between supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsi and opponents in Egypt’s Nile Delta Mansoura and the Canal city of Ismailia on Monday. Supporters of Morsi organised marches to a number of security directorates across Egypt, in protest at … read more
Groups demanding the return of ousted president Mohamed Morsi are planning a “million person march” on Tuesday. The “Anti-Coup Coalition” also announced plans to march on Monday night after Isha prayers to security administration buildings across various governorates “to condemn … read more
“It should not be excluded. It’s possible. It depends on how things unfold.” This was the response of a state official when asked about the possible declaration of a state of emergency – which some suspect might last for the … read more
Militants fired a ballistic missile at the North Sinai Security Directorate building on Sunday during evening prayers, injuring three officers and damaging the building’s third floor. A statement released by Ministry of Interior said officers Ashraf Al-Zomrany, Mohamed Ashba and … read more
Egypt’s interim President Adly Mansour has transferred emergency powers to Prime Minister Hazem Al Beblawi, state media reported on Sunday, as the country’s new rulers seem prepared to crack down on protesters backing the toppled Islamist president Mohamad Morsi. The … read more