Qaeda-inspired group claims Egypt attacks - monitoring service

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:00

An al Qaeda-inspired group in Egypt has claimed responsibility for a wave of attacks in Cairo that killed six people on the eve of the third anniversary of the uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak, according to a US-based monitoring service.

6.1-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia`s Java: USGS

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 12:41

A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia`s main island of Java on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reported, sending panicked residents running from their homes.

Kidnappers seize Egypt diplomat in Libya

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 02:50

Kidnappers seized an Egyptian diplomat in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Friday, Libya`s foreign ministry said.

Five killed as Egypt marks third anniversary of 2011 uprising

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 01:44

Five persons were killed in clashes on Friday as explosions and protests marked the third anniversary of Egypt`s 2011 uprising, with thousands taking to the streets despite fears of terrorist attacks.

Six killed, scores injured as deadly blasts hit police in Cairo

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 22:44

Four blasts, including suicide bombing at police headquarters, rocked Egyptian capital and nearby areas, killing six persons and wounding nearly 100 on eve of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising.

Five killed, scores injured as deadly blasts hit police in Cairo

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 19:16

Three blasts, including suicide bombing at the police headquarters, rocked Egyptian capital on Friday, killing five persons and injuring nearly 100 on the eve of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising.

Suicide bombing hits police HQ in Cairo, four reported dead

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 11:36

A large explosion near police headquarters shook the capital on Friday morning, leaving dozens injured.

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.

Police state has ended: Egypt`s President

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:49

Egypt`s military-backed interim President said that the country`s uprisings have put an end to the police state and to abuses, part of a campaign to rebrand the security forces amid a heavy handed crackdown on Islamists and other critics of the government.

Egyptian student killed in campus clashes

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 23:26

Clashes between rival Egyptian students at a university in Alexandria killed at least one student on Thursday, a supporter of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, police said.

Motorcycle gunmen kill five Egyptian police, says government

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 12:57

Masked gunmen riding motorcycles killed five Egyptian policemen in an attack on a checkpoint south of Cairo on Thursday, the Interior Ministry said.

Morsi backers call for 18 days of Egypt protests

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:53

An Islamist alliance backing deposed president Mohamed Morsi called for 18 days of protests from Friday, as Egypt on January 25 marks three years since the revolt that ousted his predecessor.