UN officials warn of attacks on Christians in Egypt

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:15

Coptic Christians make up between six and ten percent of Egypt`s population and their community has been the target of sectarian violence in the past.

US warns citizens to leave Egypt: State Department

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:05

The United States warned its citizens not to travel to Egypt and called on those already there to leave.

Egypt violence toll rises to 643; Islamists hold `Friday of anger`

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 08:32

Deeply polarised Egypt braced for renewed confrontation after the Muslim Brotherhood called for a nationwide march of millions to show anger.

Obama remarks may `embolden armed groups`: Egypt`s President

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 08:12

Egypt`s President suggested US President Barack Obama`s condemnation of a deadly crackdown on Islamists may "encourage violent armed groups".

Egypt President slams US labelling Morsi removal as `coup`

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 08:47

US Congressmen John McCain and Lindsey Graham used the term `coup` to refer to the ouster of Islamist leader Mohamed Morsi.

US, EU concerned over Egyptian stalemate

Last Updated: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 08:42

The US and the EU have expressed concern over dangerous stalemate in Egypt, as the country`s interim president announced foreign mediation efforts have failed.

Egyptian government to say mediation failed to end crisis

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 11:18

The chances for a negotiated end to Egypt`s political crisis looked to have hit the rocks.

UN chief calls anew for Mohamed Morsi`s release

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 09:44

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed anew for the release of deposed Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi, in a telephone call with Egypt`s foreign minister.