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36 people killed in Egypt train crash
123 people were injured after two passenger trains collided near Alexandria.
Sisi has kept Mahmoud Abu Zeid in jail for years without trial - he lied about democracy in Egypt
Journalists are being held as 'terrorists'.
Two tourists dead following mass stabbing at Egyptian hotel resort of Hurghada
Suspect held following attack knife at holiday resort in Hurghada
Gunmen kill police near Egypt's famous Great Pyramid of Giza in Cairo
Interior Ministry says gunmen attacked a security checkpoint in the Badrashin area.
Tragedy strikes pregnant doctor as she suffers miscarriage while delivering patient's baby
Dr Mervat Mohamed Talaat, despite bleeding profusely due to the miscarriage, continued with the procedure on her patient.
Ex-CIA agent to return to Italy to face sentence for rendition of radical Egyptian imam
Sabrina de Sousa has denied involvement in the abduction of radical cleric Abu Omar.
Italy threatens to stop foreign boats carrying migrants to its ports
More than 73,000 migrants have landed in Italy this year, an increase of 14% over last year's figures.
Secret document reveals former Fatah leader Muhammad Dahlan could be new Gaza ruler
Dahlan and Hamas, with support of Egypt, allegedly conspiring to outmanoeuvre President Mahmoud Abbas.
Qatar Airways sees profits jump amid Gulf crisis
Qatar is under a travel blockade from four of Middle East neighbours who accuse it of sponsoring terrorism.
Six Day War in pictures: 50th anniversary of 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict
In six days of war, seized control of Sinai and the Gaza Strip from Egypt, East Jerusalem and the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt break diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing terrorism
The four countries have accused Doha of destabilising the region and supporting terrorist groups like the Muslim Brotherhood.
Hamas leader heads to Egypt for rare talks with officials
Yehiya Sinwar hoping to improve cool relations between Gaza and Cairo.
Children among 28 dead as masked gunmen attack Coptic Christians in Egypt
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for previous attacks on Christians in the region.
Six Day War: Interactive photos show Jerusalem today and at time of the 1967 Arab-Israeli War
Jerusalem then and now. Move your mouse/finger over each image to switch between 1967 and 50th anniversary of Six Day War.
Egyptian woman, once world's heaviest, set to move to UAE after row over her weight loss
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty now weighs 172kg down from an estimated 500kg.
Ancient Egyptian mummies and statues more than 3,500 years old unearthed in Luxor
It is the latest high profile discovery of antiquities in Egypt.
UK Coptic bishop plays down 'fear' despite global persecution rise
Charity Open Doors claim 322 Copts are persecuted every month.
Egyptian woman, once touted to be world's heaviest at 500kg, is now half her size
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty has lost 242kg since her arrival in India's Mumbai for the weight-loss process.
7 suspected Isis militants killed as Egypt mourns victims of Palm Sunday church bombings
The militants were reportedly planning further attacks on the Coptic Christian community.
Egypt church explosions in Tanta and Alexandria leave 37 dead
Isis have claimed responsibility for both attacks that have wounded more than 100.
That 'new' ancient Egyptian pyramid was probably already excavated 60 years ago
The remains of the pyramid were discovered at the Dahshur royal necropolis.
Sisi/Trump bromance on the agenda as leaders prepare for Washington meeting
The Obama administration had a strained relationship with Egypt, but things look warmer under Donald Trump.
Isis in Egypt's Sinai beheads two elderly men for 'witchcraft' and 'apostasy' in execution video
The video was released via the islamists' Telegram communication channel on 28 March.
US President Donald Trump to have first meeting with African head of state
Official says Trump will meet ally Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi next month.
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak freed after six years in detention
He was ordered to be freed after Egypt's top appeals court cleared him over protester deaths.
Statue 'depicting the great Pharaoh Ramses II' discovered in Cairo
Eight-metre statue of legendary Egyptian ruler is thought to be more than 3,000 years old.
Egyptian pilot becomes the first Arab woman to fly world's biggest passenger jet
Captain Nevin Darwish flew alongside Alia Al-Muhairi, the youngest Emirati A380 female pilot.
Stunning statue of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III unearthed in ancient mortuary temple
Archaeologists have also found pieces of statues representing goddess Sekhmet.
Isis in Egypt circulating Christian 'kill lists', leading to burnings, beheadings, shootings and acid attacks
Over the past month seven Christians in the town of al-Arish have been burned, beheaded and shot dead.
Family of Dublin man jailed in Egypt warns time running out as hunger strike continues
Ibrahim Halawa was arrested in August 2013 in the midst of a government crackdown in Egypt.