Libya says five kidnapped Egyptian diplomats freed

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 04:14

Five Egyptian diplomats kidnapped in Tripoli in retaliation for Egypt`s arrest of a Libyan militia commander have been freed, Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Abdul Razak Al-Grady said on Sunday.

Egyptians were kidnapped in retaliation for militia chief`s arrest: Libya

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 03:45

Five Egyptian embassy staff kidnapped in Tripoli were abducted in retaliation for the arrest of a Libyan militia commander by Egyptian authorities, the Libyan government said on Saturday.

Four Egyptian Embassy staff kidnapped in Libya: Government

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 15:39

Four Egyptian Embassy staff have been kidnapped in the Libyan capital Tripoli, including a cultural attache, the Libyan Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, after an Egyptian administrative attache was abducted on Friday by unknown gunmen.

Juan Mata`s Manchester United move delayed over Mohamed Salah's pending Chelsea arrival

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 23:55

Finally, Juan Mata would be leaving Stamford Bridge. According to reports, Chelsea have finally agreed to a club-record £37m transfer to rivals, Manchester United. Ever since the Special boss, Jose Mourinho arrived from Spain last summer, the Spaniard midfielder has been reduced to a side-show.

Egypt: Blogger sentenced to 3 months for video

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:09

An Egyptian blogger says he was sentenced to three months in prison for "insulting the police" and "misusing the internet," over a YouTube video.

Build it and they will believe, says defiant China tycoon

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:22

A Chinese multi-millionaire who built himself an Egyptian pyramid and a replica of Versailles vows to construct the world`s tallest building in just six months -- despite authorities preventing work amid safety concerns.

One dead in Egypt clashes

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 22:06

One person was killed on Friday in clashes between supporters and opponents of deposed president Mohamed Morsi in Egypt, and police arrested dozens of Islamists across the country, security officials said.

Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood lawyers submit claim to ICC

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 00:45

Lawyers for the Muslim Brotherhood have submitted a complaint to the ICC asking it to investigate the military`s alleged crimes against humanity in Egypt, they said in London on Monday.

Egypt: Tourists rescued from boat in Red Sea

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 21:21

An Egyptian security official says 30 people including Russian tourists have been rescued from a boat before it capsized in the Red Sea.

Egypt jails seven anti-Mubarak activists under new law

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 00:35

An Egyptian court on Thursday jailed seven activists who joined the 2011 uprising against Hosni Mubarak for two years.

Blast at Egyptian Army building wounds four soldiers

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 00:09

A bomb exploded outside an Egyptian Army building north of Cairo on Sunday, wounding four soldiers, the Army said, in the second bomb attack on security forces in the Nile Delta in less than a week.

At least 14 killed, 130 wounded in Egypt bombing

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 06:35

At least 14 were killed and 130 wounded early Tuesday as a powerful explosion ripped through a security headquarters in Egypt`s Nile Delta city of Mansoura, reports said.