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Egyptians walk past bodies following a gun and bombing terror attack at the Rawdah mosque, roughly 40 kilometers west of the North Sinai capital of El-Arish, on November 24, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / STRINGER)
November 25, 2017, 1:23 am
At least a dozen gunmen charged in, opening fire in all directions
Eyewitnesses describe the carnage in which 235 people were killed in bombing and shooting at Rawdah mosque in Sinai -- the deadliest Islamist terror attack on Egyptian civilians
By Agencies and TOI staff
The Rawda mosque, roughly 40 kilometers west of el-Arish in Egypt's Sinai, after a gun and bombing terror attack, on November 24, 2017. (AFP/Stringer)
November 24, 2017, 10:14 pm
Who are the Sufis associated with the mosque attacked in Egypt?
They are considered heretics by Salafists, but in much of the Muslim world Sufism is accepted and practiced by mainstream Muslims
By Samer al-Atrush
The Tel Aviv Municipality building lit in the colors of the Egyptian flag on May 28, 2017 to show solidarity with Christian Copts killed in a terror attack near Cairo a day earlier. (Tel Aviv Municipality)
November 24, 2017, 9:21 pm
Egyptian flag lights up TA City Hall in solidarity with mosque victims
For a second time, Israeli city pays respects to its Arab neighbor following a deadly terror attack
By TOI staff
This photo released by Egypt's Presidency shows Abdel-Fattah El-Sissi, center, meeting with officials in Cairo after terrorists attacked a crowded mosque during Friday prayers in the Sinai Peninsula. (Egyptian Presidency via AP)
November 24, 2017, 7:11 pm
Egypt’s leader vows ‘brutal response’ to mosque killings
Sissi's office says security forces 'will reach everyone who took part, helped, funded or incited to this attack'
By TOI staff and AFP
Illustrative: Egyptian soldiers in an armored vehicle in the northern Sinai, May 2013. (AP)
November 24, 2017, 5:52 pm
Egyptian army strikes vehicles of terrorists behind Sinai attack — report
Unconfirmed account says drones kill 15 jihadists involved in mosque massacre
By TOI staff and Agencies
Transportation and Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz attends a press conference at the Transportation Ministry in Jerusalem on March 14, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 24, 2017, 4:27 pm
After mosque massacre, Israel says it ‘stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Egypt’
Minister Yisrael Katz calls for 'regional front' against terror; Bennett: 'A new world order is being created around us'
By TOI staff and Agencies
Egyptians walk past bodies following a gun and bombing attack at the Rawda mosque, roughly 40 kilometers west of the North Sinai capital of El-Arish, on November 24, 2017. (AFP PHOTO / STRINGER
November 24, 2017, 1:41 pm
At least 235 killed, 130 wounded in terror attack in northern Sinai
Bombing and shooting at Rawdah mosque in Bir al-Abd targets worshipers at Friday prayers; Cairo declares 3 days of mourning; deadliest ever Islamist attack on Egyptian civilians
By TOI staff and Agencies
Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) congratulates Senegalese midfielder Sadio Mane (R) after Mane scored a goal on November 21, 2017 at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan stadium in Sevilla during the UEFA Champions League group E football match between Sevilla FC and Liverpool FC. (AFP PHOTO / CRISTINA QUICLER)
November 23, 2017, 11:11 pm
Liverpool soccer star Salah backs Egypt women’s rights campaign
Arabic video teaching men to respect women gains hundreds of thousands of views after the national sporting hero shares it on social media
By AFP
Egyptian emergency services carry a wounded victim at the site of a bomb attack next to a police checkpoint in the western Talibiya district of the capital Cairo on December 9, 2016. (Stringer/AFP)
November 23, 2017, 7:54 pm
Egyptian police shoot dead three suspected terrorists, arrest nine
Jihadists allegedly belong to group that assassinated army general last year, claimed attacks in Cairo
By AFP
Illustrative image of Egyptian riot police standing guard behind barbed wire while protesters chant anti Muslim Brotherhood slogans, not pictured, during a demonstration in front of the presidential palace, in Cairo, Egypt, December 4 (photo credit: AP/Nasser Nasser)
November 22, 2017, 4:33 pm
Egypt detains 29 on charges they spied for Turkey
Suspected members of Muslim Brotherhood allegedly eavesdropped on phone calls, using info to incite against government
By AP
Egyptian Ambassador to Israel Hazem Khairat speaking at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, November 22, 2017 (Mark Neiman)
November 22, 2017, 2:57 pm
Egyptian envoy: Peace with Israel only ‘partial’ without Palestinian state
At President's Residence, Hazem Khairat calls on Jerusalem to support Hamas-Fatah reconciliation, accept Arab Peace Initiative
By Raphael Ahren
Former Syrian prime minister Riad Hijab, then coordinator of the Syrian opposition team, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, January 11, 2016 . (AP/Francois Mori)
November 22, 2017, 11:44 am
Syria’s opposition, divided and varied, to get a new face
Head of High Negotiations Committee resigns as talks kick off in Saudi Arabia to form a united front ahead of upcoming peace negotiations
By Sarah El Deeb and PHILIP ISSA
The singer Shyma, enjoying some milk and a banana in her video "I Have Issues." (screen capture: YouTube)
November 22, 2017, 6:51 am
Egyptian popster arrested for racy video of banana-eating
Singer Shyma comes under fire after clip showing her mimicking sexual acts on fruit in classroom; satirist held for belonging to 'illegal group'
By AFP
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and chief Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner left, meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his office in Jerusalem on June 21, 2017. (Amos Ben Gershom)
November 22, 2017, 4:42 am
US investigator Mueller said probing Kushner over bid to help Israel nix UN vote
Special counsel's team seeking information about overtures Kushner made to foreign leaders to thwart anti-settlement Security Council resolution in December, WSJ reports
By TOI staff
Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, center, escorted by his bodyguards walks to pray over his father's grave, upon his arrival to Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, November 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
November 22, 2017, 12:26 am
Hariri returns to Lebanon two weeks after shock resignation
After stops in Egypt and Cyprus, outgoing PM touches down in Beirut, where he is expected to attend independence day parade before meeting with president to discuss quitting post
By AFP
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