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Latest in Region
No to war on Yemen: Socialist Popular Alliance Party
Egypt should shift focus to resolving its own economic crises, group says

‘Libyan people cannot endure terrorism until political solution reached’: Al-Sisi
Meanwhile, UN claims “important progress” in Libyan peace talks
Egyptian Islamists’ views differ on Yemeni conflict
Amid support from government-led Sunni institutions, movements warn of Egyptian military intervention, refuse “Iranian expansionist polices”
Egypt concerned about widening rift between Saudi Arabia and Sweden
Assistant Secretary of State El-Nasr met Swedish Ambassador Sparre on Tuesday to tackle the issue
Egypt strongly condemns Islamic State attacks in Yemen
The Islamic State claimed the Friday attacks, promising further escalations
Iraq recalls ambassador to Egypt amid ‘Shi’a militias’ violations’ tensions
HRW claims militias and Iraqi security forces destroyed civilian property after victories over “Islamic State” troops

Hamas seeks to turn over new leaf with Egyptian government
Our international relations aim at creating one united nation, senior leader says

Libya under control by year-end: Omar El Gawairi
Egyptian workers return home is “wrong”, says Libyan minister of media, culture and antiquities

Dar Al-Ifta condemns Boko Haram, IS ideology as ‘intellectual poison’ after pledge of allegiance
Unverified video shows Boko Haram leader pledging his group’s allegiance to “Islamic State”; Egyptian foreign ministry calls for international unity against terrorist threat

Netanyahu criticises Iran nuclear negotiations in Congress speech, Obama objects
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heavily rejected possible deal between the P5+1 group and Iran in his speech on Tuesday
Egypt welcomes Mali peace accord
The Mali government had signed an agreement with political, military movements

UN envoy discusses Libyan political path with Egypt
The officials also discussed terrorism amid a split Libya

Islamist parties refuse ‘disgraceful’ Hamas terrorist designation
In February, Hamas’s military brigades were also designated as a terrorist group

Ethiopia willing to respect GERD conventions: Ethiopian Foreign Minister
Egyptian, Sudanese and Ethiopian ministers discuss the future implications of the Ethiopian dam in Khartoum
Yemeni delegation reportedly visits Cairo
The visit would aim at enhancing economic relations with Egypt
Libyan army siege Islamic State-run Derna: Spokesman
First batch of Egyptians to return from Libya through Algeria arrived at Cairo airport
Egypt condemns burning of Jerusalem mosque, church
The attacks are believed to have been implemented by a group of Israeli settlers

Egypt rebuts ‘nonsense’ reports of potential war crimes in Libya airstrikes
Amnesty International documents killings of civilians, whom it claims Egypt failed to secure

Air Defence, Al-Sabbagh officials will be held accountable: Al-Sisi
In 40-minute speech, president addresses Libya airstrikes, admits there may be innocent people in jail

Turkish forces raise flag on Syrian territory
Military mission to transport remains of Ottoman Empire founder
6 Egyptians killed in eastern Libya bombings
“Islamic State” claims retaliatory attack against Libyan government and Egyptian airstrikes
Egypt condemns killing of 4 national guards in Tunisia
Attack reportedly carried out by Al-Qaeda affiliated jihadist group

Houthi spokesperson slams GCC as UNSC seeks Yemen escalation
‘Egypt’s military to stay out of conflict unless Bab El-Mandab straight threatens Suez Canal navigation’, say experts

Mehleb attends Dubai Government Summit
Dubai is the city of happiness, welfare, and security, says Mehleb

Egypt condemns Israeli settlement activity
Palestine aims transferral of matter to ICC, say Palestinian media outlets

Baghdad curfew suspension is double-edged sword for citizens
Decade long curfew ended Saturday

Egypt concerned over Yemen situation
Al-Houthi announced new parliament and interim government Friday

Egypt reviles ISIS killing of Jordanian pilot Al-Kasasbeh
Several solidarity marches took to the streets following prayer for him in Amman
Syrian opposition leaders reach agreement in Cairo
Opposition figures demand a joint transitional body based on Geneva I communiqué

Houthis bomb presidential palace opposing proposed constitutional draft
Yemen’s major roads are blocked and shops are closed after the attack