Muslim Group Joins Campaign to Build Coptic Church in Cairo
A group of Muslim supporters in Egypt have joined a project to raise money to build a new Coptic Christian church just north of Cairo.
Tag: Egypt
Report: Egypt Preparing Large Assault Against ISIS in Libya Despite Opposition From Obama
Egypt is getting ready to launch a large air and ground attack against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in eastern Libya, reported DebkaFile quoting military and intelligence sources.
Egypt Removes Islamic Heroes in Schools to Stop Extremism
The Egyptian government made a move to eliminate a few prominent Muslims in history from the educational curriculum in an attempt to stop radical Islam. The education ministry believes these heroes could encourage young children to join jihad.
Hangover Cure Found on 1,900-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Papyrus
Hiding a hangover in ancient Egypt would’ve taken some work. Rather than popping an ibuprofen for a pounding drunken headache, people in Egypt may have worn a leafy necklace.
World View: Palestinian Factions ‘Unity’ Talks in Crisis, Near Collapse
Palestinian factions ‘unity’ talks in crisis, near collapse; ISIS and Yemen force yet another realignment of the Mideast
White House ‘Concerned’ with Sentencing of Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest told reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. is “concerned” about an Egyptian court’s sentencing of former Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison.
Ousted Egyptian President Morsi Sentenced to 20 Years in Maximum Security Prison
Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Morsi, who was ousted as the president of Egypt in 2013, was sentenced to 20 years in maximum security prison for using force against protesters.
Cairo University: 13 Arrested After Pro-Morsi Students Launch Fireworks at Security
Student protesters who support ousted president Mohammed Morsi in Egypt, a Muslim Brotherhood leader, were arrested at Cairo University for clashing with administrative security.
Protests, Controversy as Turkey Breaks Ground on First Power Plant
Turkish authorities broke ground on Tuesday on the Akkuyu nuclear power plant, a project spearheaded by Russian developers that the Turkish government claims is indispensable to the nation’s energy independence.
Report: Hamas Treating ISIS-Affiliated Fighters at Gaza Hospital
Hamas is allowing Sinai-based jihadists who were wounded in battles against the Egyptian military to get treated at Gaza City’s Shifa Hospital, according to a recent report by Israel’s Channel 2 News.
US May Sell Hundreds of Missiles, Military Equipment to Egypt, Pakistan
WASHINGTON, DC — The United States has approved a potential $57 million sale of air-to-surface missiles to Egypt and an estimated $1 billion sale of helicopters and missiles to Pakistan, according to proposed arms deals that are expected to benefit U.S. national security.
Islamic Radicals Attack Police Checkpoint, Egyptian Church on Easter
Islamic jihadists carried out deadly attacks in Egypt’s two biggest cities Sunday, storming a church in Alexandria and conducting a bombing attack in Cairo, which resulted in the death of a police officer and wounding several more.
World View: China to Sell Eight Advanced Submarines to Pakistan, Encircling India
China to sell eight advanced submarines to Pakistan, encircling India; As Russia-Saudi relations deteriorate, Egypt tries a middle road; Greece turns to Russia and China, amid reports of imminent default
Krauthammer: Kenya Attacks Show Terror Is ‘Religious War’
Columnist Charles Krauthammer said that the recent terror attack in Kenya shows that Islamic terrorism is a “religious war” on Thursday’s “Special Report” on the Fox News Channel. “He [Obama] also continues to say ‘none of this is about religion.’
Islamists Strike Egyptian Military In Wave Of Sinai Ambush Attacks
Islamic militants carried out a wave of terror attacks on early Thursday in the Sinai Peninsula. In the most deadly of five separate attacks, over fifteen Egyptian soldiers were killed, and at least nineteen were wounded, officials stated. All of the assaults were carried out near the military checkpoint in Sheikh Zuweid, which is located mere miles from the Gaza Strip.
Obama Releases Military Aid to Egypt In Wake Of Joint Arab Force Formation
WASHINGTON, DC — President Obama released U.S. military aid to Egypt that had been suspended since the Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohamed Morsi was ousted from Egypt’s presidency in 2013, the White House announced.
Muslim Mob Attacks Church Built To Honor Egyptian Christians Beheaded By ISIS
Christians in the Egyptian village of Al Our are looking to build a new church in honor of the Coptic Christians beheaded by ISIS in Libya, a mass-murder outrage captured in a viral video circulated by the Islamic State. 13 of the 21 Christians slaughtered in the video hailed from Al Our; they had gone to Libya in search of employment. A church in their hometown would seem like a fine way to remember them.
World View: As Yemen War Intensifies, Pakistan Seems Close to Sending Troops
Yemen crisis continues growth into major war and humanitarian crisis; Pakistan debates Saudi Arabia’s call for help
Saudi Arabia Lashes Out at Putin over Letter to Arab Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin received massive blacklash from countries at the Arab summit when he submitted a letter that stated he could not “express support for the Middle East.” The leaders at the summit accused Putin of hypocrisy since he is a known ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Saudis Block Ports in Yemen To Prevent Flow of Weapons and Fighters
Naval forces from Saudi Arabia moved to block ports in Yemen in an effort to prevent weapons and fighters from coming in and out of the country as coalition airstrikes continue to target Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
At Least 40 Casualties Reported In Yemen Refugee Camp Bombing
Reuters reports at least 40 people were killed and 200 more wounded in an errant attack against a camp for “displaced people” in northern Yemen on Monday. Houthi insurgents claim this was collateral damage from an air attack on their positions by the Saudi-led international coalition seeking to restore the government of deposed President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi.
Arab States Agree to Form Joint Military Force to Counter Iranian Influence, Islamist Extremism
The leaders of Arab League nations have officially agreed to form a unified military force to counter Iranian influence and Islamist extremism.
World View: Arab League Meeting Ends with Promise for Joint Arab Military Force
Top Iranian journalist defects, criticizes US nuclear negotiators; Arab League meeting ends with promise for joint Arab military force; Report: Iran nuclear negotiations may be deadlocked
Saudi Arabia Stikes Yemen Airport, UN Evacuates Staff
The Saudi-led strikes against Yemen continued over the weekend on the capital of Sanaa against the Shiite Houthi group.
World View: Syria’s al-Assad Regime Suffers Major Military Setback in Idlib
Syria’s al-Assad regime suffers major military setback in Idlib; Arab League positions harden against Houthis and Iran
