Egypt

Ansar Beit al-Maqdis targets security forces with bombs and mortar, killing 26 people and injuring 100.

The governments of Egypt, Syria and Iraq used real and perceived security threats in 2014 as an excuse to downplay or abandon the rights of their citizens, which ultimately fuelled crises, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Thursday (January 29).

Breaking: Thousands attended funeral procession for female activist allegedly shot dead by police yesterday.

Egyptian student's father testified against his son for 'embracing extremist ideas against Islam'.

A tomb complex contains multiple shafts and chambers, say archaeologists.

The three journalists were earlier sentenced to between seven and 10 years in prison

Egypt's Culture Ministry says Exodus has 'Zionist fingerprints' and 'historical' errors that 'offend Egypt'.

The network has been trying to improve relations with the Egyptian government.

Security forces storm farm stronghold of militants in Nile Delta province of Sharqiya.

One of the defendant's wept: 'I am innocent. I was in the hammam for therapy, I swear in the name of Allah.'

Teenage boys held in Banha prison attached to base run by security forces.

Death penalty delivered for a 2013 attack on a police station near Cairo.

Angry protestors call for Mubarak to be sentenced to death.

Teenagers jailed for between two and five years in prison for calling for Morsi's return.

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says deployment of Egyptian troops has been discussed with Israel and Palestine.

Attack on Egyptian navy could create new theatre of conflict for Egypt's beleaguered government.

Second train bomb attack in a week injures 16 as terror attacks continue after Morsi's overthrow.

Egypt's most active militant group release audio clip on Twitter in support of terror group.

Water-filled trenches being dug as Sinai crisis rumbles on.

Men jailed for three years each for appearance in video that authorities say 'incited debauchery'

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi declares emergency after attacks reportedly by al-Qaida-inspired Ansar Beit al-Maqdis.

Police and civilians hurt in explosion, according to security sources.

Egyptian planes reportedly targeted Islamist militias in Benghazi.

String of sordid harassment cases have brought further shame on Egypt over recent months.

The rebuilding of Gaza will cost $4bn, says Palestine PM Mahmoud, who promised a transparent and responsible use of the funds pledged.

Country hopes to repay $3bn by the end of 2014.

IBTimes speaks to members of the Middle East's LGBT community to hear about the hardships they endure on a daily basis.

Former Egyptian leader to face charges of leaking national security documents to Qatar.

Egyptian president outlines state, five times the size of Gaza, adjoining the occupied territory

Ethiopia and Egypt have been at odds over the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam since 2013.