Egypt
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United Nations strongly condemns deadly mosque attack in Egypt
World | Nov 25, 2017, 11:35 AM ISTEgyptian state news agency MENA reported that the death toll from an attack on a mosque in the volatile northern Sinai Peninsula has risen to 235 people killed.
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Egypt mosque terror attack kills over 230, army launches offensive against militants
World | Nov 25, 2017, 09:21 AM ISTAt least 235 worshippers were killed and 109 others injured when heavily-armed militants bombed the al-Rowda mosque in Al-Arish city and opened fire on people attending Friday prayers.
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Egypt mosque terror attack: 235 worshippers killed, 109 injured; PM Modi, Trump condemn 'barbaric act'
World | Nov 24, 2017, 11:47 PM ISTAt least 184 worshippers were killed and 125 others injured when militants struck a mosque during Friday prayers in Egypt's restive North Sinai region, in the deadliest terror attack in the country.
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Bizarre! Indian citizen from Indore declares himself ‘King’ of 800-square-mile unclaimed land on Egypt-Sudan border
World | Nov 16, 2017, 11:49 AM ISTIn a bizarre incident, an Indian adventurer has declared himself the ruler of an unclaimed strip of land in North Africa and is encouraging parties to apply for citizenship.
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Egypt’s President el-Sissi says Iraq, Syria militants headed to Libya
World | Nov 09, 2017, 06:10 PM ISTPresident Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi also said Egypt’s ongoing arms buildup was designed in part to equip the country to deal with terrorism and redress the “strategic imbalance” in the region created by conflict.
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At least 54 Egyptian policemen killed in clashes with terrorists
World | Oct 22, 2017, 07:57 AM ISTAt least 54 Egyptian policemen were killed and several others injured in a gun battle with terrorists during a raid on a militant hideout in the al-Wahat al-Bahriya area in Giza province.
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At least 30 policemen killed, 8 injured in clashes with terrorists in Egypt
World | Oct 21, 2017, 06:53 AM ISTThe Ministry of Interior said in a statement that a number of policemen were killed and injured, and some terrorists also died in the ensuing crossfire.
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Cave museum of Egypt reopened after seven years
Blah | Aug 27, 2017, 01:19 PM ISTAs one of the most ancient civilizations, Egypt has been hard at work to preserve its archaeological heritages.
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Egypt train collision kills 44, injures nearly 180
World | Aug 12, 2017, 08:08 AM ISTThe deadly collision took place on Thursday after a train travelling to Alexandria from Cairo, crashed into the back of another train coming from the Canal city of Port Said
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Results are difficult to predict when playing at the highest level: Pankaj Advani
Other Sports | Jul 27, 2017, 05:56 PM ISTAdvani, who won the World 6-Red Snooker Championship in 2014 and 2015 but lost in the knock out rounds last year, said the team championship is something that he would definitely love to get his hands on.
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Anti-ISIS coalition should not include Qatar, says Egypt
World | Jul 12, 2017, 09:06 AM IST"It is unacceptable for the coalition to have amongst its members states that support terrorism or advocate for it in their media," Ahmed Abu Zeid said in a statement.
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23 soldiers, 40 terrorists killed in Egypt attacks
World | Jul 07, 2017, 10:37 PM ISTThe security sources said 23 army personnel were killed in the attack while the number of wounded stands at 33. The army is currently combing the area and searching for the attackers.
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Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen cut diplomatic ties with Qatar citing ‘terrorism’
World | Jun 05, 2017, 06:53 PM ISTFour Arab nations – Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of supporting terrorism and interfering in its internal affairs
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ISIS claims responsibility of attack on Coptic Christians in Egypt
World | May 27, 2017, 07:49 PM ISTIn a statement posted on its propaganda news agency, Aamaq, the terror group today said one of its unit targeted the bus the previous day and put the death toll at 32.
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Egypt targets terrorist bases in Libya after attack on Coptic Christians kills 28
World | May 27, 2017, 07:02 AM ISTThe Egyptian army has launched intensive airstrikes against what it said were militant training bases in Libya after suspected Islamic State militants ambushed a bus that killed 28 Coptic Christians south of Cairo.
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Egypt: At least 24 killed as gunmen attack bus carrying Christians
World | May 26, 2017, 04:51 PM ISTThe ministry said there were between eight and 10 attackers dressed in military uniforms, according to witnesses. The attack comes on the eve of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan
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ISIS in Egypt warns Muslims against visiting Christian sites
World | May 06, 2017, 01:57 PM ISTThe Islamic State (ISIS) has warned Muslims in Egypt against visiting Christian sites and police, army and government facilities as it considers them legitimate targets.
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World's heaviest woman Eman Ahmed's sister denies recovery; doctor disagrees
India | Apr 25, 2017, 04:05 PM ISTAhmed's sister Saimma Selim has alleged that her sister has not recovered at all and that Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, who has been treating Eman, was passing on incorrect information on her health.
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Egypt’s President declares three-month emergency after ISIS attack on Coptic churches
World | Apr 10, 2017, 08:45 AM ISTEgyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday declared a three-month state of emergency in the Arab country after two church blasts triggered by ISIS killed at least 45 and injured over 100.
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Explosion in Egypt's Coptic churches kills at least 45
World | Apr 09, 2017, 11:26 PM ISTAt least 36 people were killed and 40 others injured today when a powerful bomb exploded in a church north of Cairo that was packed with Palm Sunday worshippers.