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Palestinian factions, Hamas and Fatah, sign a unity deal in Cairo, that is also publicly supported by the governments of Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Fatah-controlled Palestinian National Authority (PNA), along with Israel, currently govern the West Bank. According to the signatories of the deal, the PNA will take administrative control of the Gaza Strip, and, along with Hamas, police its borders. The signatories consider the agreement a first step, and, if productive, plan to meet next month to address the remaining issues. The government of Israel opposes any involvement by Hamas in a Palestinian government.
2017-10-12

Two police officers are shot dead by gunmen near the Giza pyramids, on the outskirts of Cairo.
2016-01-9

Clashes continue between Egyptian police and supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi in central Cairo with 22 people injured.
2013-07-16

Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi fires general prosecutor Abdel Maguid Mahmoud.
2012-10-11

Egypt security services foil an alleged Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador in Cairo.
2012-05-1

Muslim mobs attack Christian protesters calling for the Egyptian government to take action to reduce religious tensions in Cairo; 65 people are injured.
2011-05-15

Thousands of people gather in Tahrir Square in Cairo for a "Day of Trial and Cleansing", calling for ousted president Hosni Mubarak and his regime to be prosecuted.
2011-04-8

A man sets himself on fire outside the parliament building in Cairo, Egypt. Copycat burnings also take place in Algeria and Mauritania.
2011-01-17

Coptic Christians clash with police in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, as they demand more protection for Egypt's Christian minority following a New Year's Day bombing of a Coptic church that killed 21.
2011-01-3

Baton-wielding Egyptian police disperse a pro-democracy demonstration in Cairo.
2010-04-6