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Egypt Ex-President Mohamed Morsi Dies After Fainting During Court Session

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 18, 2019

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi died on Monday in a Cairo hospital after fainting during a session in court, judicial and security sources said.

Egyptians Overwhelmingly Approve Changes Extending President Sisi's Rule

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 24, 2019

Egyptian voters have overwhelmingly backed constitutional changes that could see President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule extended to 2030, the electoral board said Tuesday.

Egyptian Photojournalist Released After More Than 5 years in prison

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday March 4, 2019

An award-winning Egyptian photojournalist was freed on Monday after serving more than five years in prison on charges of attending an Islamist protest in 2013.

Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Sworn In For Second Term In Office

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday June 2, 2018

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in on Saturday for a second four-year term in office during a special parliament session broadcast live on state television.

Egypt Sentences Ex-President Mohamed Mursi, 19 Others To Three Years In Jail For Insulting Judiciary

World News | Reuters | Saturday December 30, 2017

A Cairo criminal court sentenced former Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and 19 others to three years in prison on Saturday, and fined him 2 million Egyptian pounds ($112,700) on charges of insulting the judiciary.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi Ratifies Deal Ceding Red Sea Islands To Saudi Arabia

World News | Reuters | Sunday June 25, 2017

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi on Saturday ratified an agreement that cedes sovereignty over two uninhabited Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, brushing off widespread public criticism of the deal.

Donald Trump To Urge Muslim Leaders To Fight Extremism In Major Speech Today

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday May 21, 2017

Aides have said the speech, given in the cradle of Islam, will be 'uplifting' but also 'blunt' in its call for leaders of Muslim countries to take a stand against violent fundamentalism.

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Visits Saudi Arabia As Tensions Ease

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 23, 2017

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received a royal welcome from King Salman as he landed Sunday in Saudi Arabia for a visit to boost ties after months of tension.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi To Visit Washington On April 3: White House

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 29, 2017

The White House announced Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will make an "official visit" to Washington on April 3, ending years in which the Egyptian president had been kept at arm's length amid rights concerns.

'Everything Must Be Done' To Preserve Mideast Two-State Solution: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday February 15, 2017

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in Cairo Wednesday there is no option other than a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict and efforts to reach it should be preserved.

Russian Flights To Egypt Will Resume Soon, Vladimir Putin Tells Egypt's Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

World News | Reuters | Thursday December 29, 2016

Russian flights to Egypt will resume soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin told Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a phone call, Sisi's office said on Thursday.

Egypt's Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi Spoke With Donald Trump About Draft Resolution On Israeli Settlements: Report

World News | Reuters | Friday December 23, 2016

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi spoke with US President-Elect Donald Trump on Thursday about Egypt's draft resolution on Israeli settlements at the UN Security Council, Sisi's office said on Thursday.

Egypt Court Overturns Life Sentence Against Ex-President Mohamed Mursi

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 22, 2016

Egypt's Court of Cassation overturned on Tuesday a life sentence against deposed President Mohamed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood and ordered a retrial in the case that revolves around accusations of espionage with Palestinian group Hamas.

Egyptian President Promises To Reexamine Protest Law

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 28, 2016

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said the government will look into revising a protest law under which hundreds of activists have been jailed.

India, Egypt To Step Up Security Cooperation

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 2, 2016

India and Egypt today decided to significantly step up their defence and security cooperation to effectively deal with twin challenges of terrorism and radicalisation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks covering the entire expanse of ties.