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Frontline Egypt: Country Braced for Full-Scale War Against Islamic Terrorists After Naval Attack
Attack on Egyptian navy could create new theatre of conflict for Egypt's beleaguered government.
Egypt: Bomb Attack on Cairo's Helmeyet al-Zeitoun Metro Station Wounds 16
Second train bomb attack in a week injures 16 as terror attacks continue after Morsi's overthrow.
Egypt: Militant Group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis Pledge Allegiance to Isis
Egypt's most active militant group release audio clip on Twitter in support of terror group.
Frontline Sinai: Egypt's Government Turning to Mass Relocation in Desperate Tunnel War
Water-filled trenches being dug as Sinai crisis rumbles on.
Eight Men Jailed For Appearing in Egyptian 'Gay Wedding' Video
Men jailed for three years each for appearance in video that authorities say 'incited debauchery'
Egypt Declares State of Emergency in Sinai after Attacks Kill 31 Soldiers
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares emergency after attacks reportedly by al-Qaida-inspired Ansar Beit al-Maqdis.
Egypt: Explosion Outside Cairo University Wounds 10 People
Police and civilians hurt in explosion, according to security sources.
Planes 'Rented' From Egyptian Government Bomb Libyan City of Benghazi Claim Officials
Egyptian planes reportedly targeted Islamist militias in Benghazi.
Egypt Facing Sexual Harrassment Storm After Nine Police Charged in Minya
String of sordid harassment cases have brought further shame on Egypt over recent months.
Palestinian PM Mahmoud Abbas Seeks $4bn For Gaza Reconstruction
The rebuilding of Gaza will cost $4bn, says Palestine PM Mahmoud, who promised a transparent and responsible use of the funds pledged.
Egypt Pays Down More International Oil Debt as Energy Crisis Continues
Country hopes to repay $3bn by the end of 2014.
Tortured in the Closet: Gay People in the Middle East Tell Their Story
IBTimes speaks to members of the Middle East's LGBT community to hear about the hardships they endure on a daily basis.
Egypt: Ousted Muslim Brotherhood Leader Morsi May Face Death Penalty
Former Egyptian leader to face charges of leaking national security documents to Qatar.
Egypt's Sisi Offered Abbas Creation of Palestinian State in Sinai Peninsula
Egyptian president outlines state, five times the size of Gaza, adjoining the occupied territory
Egypt Says Ethiopia On Board Over River Nile Dam Fears
Ethiopia and Egypt have been at odds over the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam since 2013.
Ancient Egypt: World's Oldest Pyramid 'Ruined' by Restorers
The Step Pyramid of Djoser is said to be at risk of being destroyed by the company contracted to restore it
Egyptian Jihadists Behead 'Mossad Spies' in Gruesome Video
Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis behead four Egyptians accused of spying for Israel.
Human Rights Watch Staff Denied Entry to Egypt for 'Security Reasons'
Human Rights Watch boss Kenneth Roth held for 12 hours ahead of Rabaa killings report.
Gaza Strip Crisis: Israeli Delegates Back in Cairo as Three-Day Ceasefire Holds
Israel pessimistic about any long-term deal as Hamas threatens to resume fighting if talks fail.
Gaza Strip Crisis: Hamas Rejects Disarmament Proposal
Hamas vows to resume rocket attacks unless the Gaza blockade is lifted.
Gaza Strip Crisis: Israel Agrees to Extend 72-Hour Gaza Ceasefire
Israel agrees to extend the 72-hour ceasefire being observed with Hamas in Gaza.
Meet Africa's First Arab and Muslim Sumo Wrestler
Egyptian-born Abdelrahman Shaalan makes sumo wrestling history as 'Osunaarashi'.
Egypt Paying Back Foreign Oil Firms $6bn by 2017
Egypt says it will settle its debts to foreign oil companies by 2017
Egypt: John Kerry and Top Aides Frisked with Metal Detectors at Sisi's Presidential Palace
Unusual security screening takes place before US diplomatic visit to Egyptian President.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Clerics Sanction 'Anal Jihad' for Lonely Militants Fighting Far From Their Wives
Egypt's prominent Islamic cleric accuses Brotherhood of authorising 'anal jihad'.
Egypt: Seven Jailed for Life for Sexual Assault
Tahrir Square abusers convicted in landmark case for women's rights in the country.
Egypt Seals $10bn BP Natural Gas Deal
Alexandria gas fields could produce 20% of Egypt's daily gas needs in 2017.
Israel Warns 100,000 Gazans to Evacuate as it Steps Up Air Offensive
Israel to step up aerial offensive in Gaza Strip as Egypt-brokered ceasefire fails.
Gaza Crisis: Netanyahu Warns Hamas of Intensified Strikes if Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire Rejected
Hamas continue rocket launches after claims they were not contacted over ceasefire.
Israel Approves Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire But Fate of Truce Hinges on Hamas
Militant wing of Hamas earlier warned battle will 'intensify' rejecting Egypt's ceasefire initiative.