World Sep 22 Prominent British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah pardoned by president’s office By Associated Press
World Aug 06 Egypt’s foreign minister says the West’s response to Gaza suffering is shameful Egypt's foreign minister has criticized the international response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and called it shameful. By Associated Press
World Aug 04 Egyptians begin voting in Senate election amid frustrations over stagnant economy Egyptians have started voting for candidates to the nation's Senate, an advisory body that supports the lower house in reviewing and passing laws. By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press
World Jul 21 Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home Hundreds of people who have been displaced by fighting in Sudan have gathered at the central train station in Cairo to begin a free journey home. By Amr Nabil, Najib Jobain, Associated Press
Science Jul 02 Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Mesopotamia and Egypt, researchers find Earlier archeological evidence has shown trade links between Egypt and Mesopotamia, as well as similarities in pottery-making techniques and pictorial writing systems. While resemblances in dental structures suggested possible ancestral links, the new study clarifies the genetic ties. By Christina Larson, Associated Press
Jun 17 Former Sen. Bob Menendez to begin serving 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed that the New Jersey Democrat is in custody at the Federal Correctional Institution, Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jun 02 UN and Egyptian leaders meet with Iran to discuss nuclear program as enrichment continues By Lee Keath, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. Continue reading
May 26 Egyptian archaeologists discover 3 tombs in Luxor By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550–1070 B.C.) and identified the names and titles of their owners through inscriptions found within, according to a statement by the tourism and antiquities ministry. Continue reading
Mar 27 6 dead after submarine carrying tourists on Red Sea reef tour sinks off Egypt By Samy Magdy, Associated Press A provincial governor in Egypt says that at least six Russian tourists are dead after a recreational submarine on an underwater cruise of coral reefs sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of Hurghada. Continue reading
Mar 04 Arab leaders endorse Egyptian counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan By Samy Magdy, Mohammad Jahjouh, Associated Press Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said Tuesday that Arab leaders have endorsed Egypt's postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain in the territory. Continue reading