Air India to shut offices in Cairo, Tehran

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 17:49

National carrier Air India is in the process of closing down its offices in Cairo and Tehran while it has already shut down booking offices in Zurich, Chittagong and Vienna.

Egypt``s Sisi poised to announce presidency bid

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 18:55

Three years after the "Arab Spring" toppled Hosni Mubarak, a secretive general with a cult-like following is expected to announce his candidacy for the presidency of Egypt ahead of elections which he is expected to win easily.

Egypt Army Chief Sisi promoted to field marshal: Presidency

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:33

Egypt`s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who led the ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi, has been promoted to the rank of field marshal, the highest in the military, the presidency said Monday.

Over 1,000 Morsi supporters arrested in Egypt

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 12:54

As many as 1,079 supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi were arrested over charges of rioting and attempted violence, the country`s interior ministry said in a statement early Sunday.

Crowds return to Tahrir to cheer Egypt general

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 03:50

Three years after the start of the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak, thousands of Egyptians rallied in Cairo`s Tahrir Square Saturday calling for another military man to become their leader.

Nearly 50 killed as Egypt marks revolt anniversary

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 02:14

Nearly 50 people died in weekend clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt`s military, as media outlets on Sunday hailed rallies urging the army chief to run for the presidency.

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.

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.

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.