April 26, 2016
7:52 am

Egyptian protesters run for cover from tear gas fired by riot police during a Cairo demonstration against the handing over of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, April 25, 2016. (AFP Photo/Mohamed el-Shahed)

Egyptian police stifle mass protest over island handover

Masked cops use tear gas, birdshot to disperse demonstrators outraged by Cairo’s planned transfer of Red Sea territories to Saudis

By MAGGIE MICHAEL and Brian Rohan

April 25, 2016
3:51 pm

Egyptians shout slogans against Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi during a protest against the decision to hand over control of two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia in front of the Press Syndicate, in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, April 15, 2016. Arabic reads, "Awad sold his land" and "Red Sea islands Sanafir and Tiran are Egyptian." (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Egypt police brace for mass protests in capital over islands handover

Cairo’s announced transfer of 2 Red Sea territories to Saudi Arabia sparks largest demonstrations since Sissi took power 2 years ago

By MAGGIE MICHAEL and Brian Rohan

July 7, 2015
5:52 am

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, center, speaks at the funeral of the top public prosecutor Hisham Barakat, killed in a terrorist attack, June 30, 2015. (Egyptian Presidency via AP, File)

Egypt anti-terror bill speeds trials, restricts press

Media bemoans ‘disastrous’ measures that would have reporters jailed for not toeing government line on attacks

By SARAH EL DEEEB

April 19, 2015
11:36 pm

In this image provided by the office of the Egyptian Presidency, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, right, meets with CIA director John Brennan, center, and the director of Egypt’s General Intelligence Directorate Khaled Fawzy in Cairo, Sunday, April 19, 2015. (Egyptian Presidency via AP)

Amid tensions, CIA chief pays surprise visit to Egypt

US-Egypt relations have been strained since President Sissi’s 2013 overthrow of elected president Mohammed Morsi

By AP, AFP and Times of Israel staff

June 8, 2014
11:23 pm

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, left, and interim President Adly Mansour shake hands after signing a "handover of power document," transferring the presidency to el-Sissi, June 8, 2014. (photo credit:AP /MENA)

Egypt’s el-Sissi: No reconciliation with Islamists

Newly sworn-in president doesn’t mention banned Muslim Brotherhood by name, but the hint is clear

By AP

June 8, 2014
6:13 pm

President-elect Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reviewing the honor guard during the handing over of power ceremony in Cairo, June 8, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/ Egyptian Presidency)

Egypt’s Sissi: From army chief to civilian strongman

While the new president is seen by some as strong enough to restore order, opponents fear brutal crackdowns

By AFP

May 27, 2014
12:55 pm

An Egyptian woman casts her vote at a polling station next to the historical Mohamed Ali citadel in the capital Cairo on May 26, 2014. (photo credit: AFP/KHALED DESOUKI)

Egyptians line up to vote for new president

Retired military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi expected to win easy victory; Muslim Brotherhood boycotts election

By AP

May 12, 2014
8:47 am

Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi. (photo credit: AP/Egypt's State Television)

Egypt’s el-Sissi promises progress in 2 years

Vowing to be frank about country’s problems, ex-military chief warns Egyptians must lower their expectations

By Sarah El Deeb

May 6, 2014
12:47 am

Egypt’s el-Sissi: Muslim Brotherhood will never return

Former army chief, seen as a certain winner in upcoming presidential elections, talks tough against Islamists in 1st campaign interview

By Lee Keath and SARAH EL DEEEB

April 9, 2014
1:32 pm

Egyptian presidential hopeful Mortada Mansour (photo credit: Youtube screenshot)

Egypt presidential hopeful would void treaty with Israel

Provocative lawyer Mortada Mansour says Camp David accord is ‘no longer relevant,’ doesn’t want US aid anyway

By Stuart Winer and AFP

March 30, 2014
8:37 pm

Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi reviews honor guards, April 24, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Jim Watson/Pool)

Egypt sets presidential vote for May 26 and 27

Former military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who ousted previous president Mohammad Morsi, expected to win

By AP

January 5, 2014
1:07 am

General Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (photo credit: AP/Jim Watson, Pool)

El-Sissi said to ready for Egypt presidential bid

Defense minister will reportedly be excluded from next cabinet as he throws his hat into the ring; PM denies report

By Elhanan Miller

July 2, 2013
3:09 pm

Supporters of Egypt's Islamist President Mohammed Morsi attend a rally in Nasser City, in Cairo, Egypt, Egypt, Monday, July 1, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Amr Nabil)

Arab media gloat at Morsi’s downfall

Egypt’s ‘Intifada’ proves the Arab Spring is not an Islamist Spring, writes one columnist

By Elhanan Miller

December 4, 2012
7:15 pm

Thousands of protesters congregate in Cairo near the presidential palace on Tuesday. (photo credit: image capture from ONTV)

Masses of Egyptian protesters force Morsi to flee presidential palace

Tens of thousands take to the streets in Cairo and Alexandria to protest president’s power grab

By AP and Ilan Ben Zion

November 26, 2012
3:03 pm

The scene in Tahrir Square, Cairo, on November 24, 2012 (photo credit: YouTube screen capture)

Egypt justice minister says end of crisis ‘imminent’

Topic: Egyptian presidency

Egyptian police stifle mass protest over island handover

Masked cops use tear gas, birdshot to disperse demonstrators outraged by Cairo’s planned transfer of Red Sea territories to Saudis

Egypt police brace for mass protests in capital over islands handover

Cairo’s announced transfer of 2 Red Sea territories to Saudi Arabia sparks largest demonstrations since Sissi took power 2 years ago

Egypt anti-terror bill speeds trials, restricts press

Media bemoans ‘disastrous’ measures that would have reporters jailed for not toeing government line on attacks

Amid tensions, CIA chief pays surprise visit to Egypt

US-Egypt relations have been strained since President Sissi’s 2013 overthrow of elected president Mohammed Morsi

Egypt’s el-Sissi: No reconciliation with Islamists

Newly sworn-in president doesn’t mention banned Muslim Brotherhood by name, but the hint is clear

Egypt’s Sissi: From army chief to civilian strongman

While the new president is seen by some as strong enough to restore order, opponents fear brutal crackdowns

Egyptians line up to vote for new president

Retired military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi expected to win easy victory; Muslim Brotherhood boycotts election

Egypt’s el-Sissi promises progress in 2 years

Vowing to be frank about country’s problems, ex-military chief warns Egyptians must lower their expectations

Egypt’s el-Sissi: Muslim Brotherhood will never return

Former army chief, seen as a certain winner in upcoming presidential elections, talks tough against Islamists in 1st campaign interview

Egypt presidential hopeful would void treaty with Israel

Provocative lawyer Mortada Mansour says Camp David accord is ‘no longer relevant,’ doesn’t want US aid anyway

Egypt sets presidential vote for May 26 and 27

Former military chief Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, who ousted previous president Mohammad Morsi, expected to win

El-Sissi said to ready for Egypt presidential bid

Defense minister will reportedly be excluded from next cabinet as he throws his hat into the ring; PM denies report

Arab media gloat at Morsi’s downfall

Egypt’s ‘Intifada’ proves the Arab Spring is not an Islamist Spring, writes one columnist

Masses of Egyptian protesters force Morsi to flee presidential palace

Tens of thousands take to the streets in Cairo and Alexandria to protest president’s power grab

Egypt justice minister says end of crisis ‘imminent’

Ahmed Mekki has been mediating between the judiciary and the presidency to defuse the row over Morsi powers

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