Sources: Naharnet
The head of the Rapid Support Forces, Hemedti, accuses Egypt of being involved in airstrikes on the group's troops during the ongoing civil war in Sudan. 2024-10-9
Direct commercial flights between Russia and Egypt resume for the first time since the Metrojet Flight 9268 bombing in 2015, which killed 224 people, most of whom were Russian tourists. A Rossiya Airlines passenger plane landed in Sharm El Sheikh carrying 518 passengers, and was welcomed with a water cannon salute, roses and flags. 2021-08-9
The first case of coronavirus infection in the African continent is reported in Egypt. 2020-02-14
A migrant boat carrying some 600 passengers capsizes off the coast of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, killing at least 52 people, with hundreds more missing. 2016-09-21
Russia observes a nationwide day of mourning for victims of the plane crash in Egypt. 2015-11-1
The wife of co-pilot Sergei Trukachev says, in a call with their daughter before the flight, he complained that the technical condition of the aircraft left much to be desired. According to Egyptian officials, while in the air, the pilot told traffic controllers the aircraft was experiencing technical problems and he intended to try and land at the nearest airport. [http:--www.njherald.com-story-30399604-the-latest-co-pilots-wife-he-complained-about-plane (AP via New Jersey Herald)]date=August 2019 2015-10-31
Voters in Egypt go to the polls for the first round of voting in long delayed parliamentary elections. 2015-10-18
2011 Egyptian protests: Egyptian protestors claims that the Egyptian Army beat them up in Cairo's Tahrir Square. 2011-02-25
The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil rises to $103 following violent clashes in Egypt. 2011-02-3
A ship bound from Libya, the "Al-Amal", due to deliver humanitarian aid from Algeria, Morocco and Nigeria to the Gaza Strip, changes course for Egypt after being warned to stay away by the Israeli Navy and receiving pressure from the United States to "act responsibly". 2010-07-13