Egypt

Protesters accused the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (Scaf) of trying to rig the election results.

Four former officers sentenced to life imprisonment and fifth officer gets 15 years for death by torture of suspect in church bombing case.

Three days of Hamas rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes could end if Israel accepts truce, says Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades.

Muslim Brotherhood fears military coup as results for Mohamed Mursi and Ahmed Shafiq vote delayed by complaints probe.

Conflicting reports surface about whether former dictator is dead or alive after helicopter transfer to Maadi military hospital in Cairo.

Tourists get a taste of settlers' lives on shooting range at Gush Etzion, near sensitive Green Line.

Israel kicks out more than 120 South Sudanese in first stage of process that could see thousands of unauthorised African migrants forced out.

Two militants and an Israeli workman killed on the Sinai border with Egypt.

Ruling military council assumes sweeping powers for itself, while Mohammed Mursi claims to be Egypt's first elected president

Whoever wins, the military council is expected to play a big role in Egyptian governance, say analysts.

Egyptians have little to choose from: Mohammed Mursi, who belongs to the Muslim Brotherhood and Mubarak's ex-aide Ahmed Shafiq.

The most peaceful countries in the world are largely in Europe, including several Scandinavian countries, while Canada, New Zea Land and Japan also make the top ten peaceful countries in the world.

Muslim Brotherhood Mohammed Mursi and Mubarak's ex-aide Ahmed Shafiq face each other.

Calls for demonstrations amid fears of soft coup engineered by judiciary largely unheeded.

The supreme constitutional court has allowed Mubarak's man Ahmed Shafiq to contest the presidential run-off.

Conflicting reports on constitutional court ruling on validity of parliamentary elections raise doubts about Arab Spring progress.

Youth movement declares support for Muslim Brotherhood candidate in presidential election run-off against independent Ahmed Shafiq.

Ousted Egyptian President Mubarak, 84, slips into total unconsciousness, while sons Gamal and Alaa allowed to sit by dying man's bed in prison hospital.

Dozens of protesters remain in Tahrir Square while others head to Alexandria for anniversary of death of Kahled Said.

Angry crowds gathered at the Tahrir Square in protest of the court verdict acquitting Hosni Mubarak's top aides and sons.

Former Egyptian President and his interior minister, both sentenced for life. Supporters protest in court.

Hosni Mubarak, first Arab leader to be tried in person, awaits a court verdict on his actions during the 2011 uprising.

Hundreds of sheep were killed or injured but police say there were no casualties of humans.

Two unnamed American tourists abducted by Bedouin tribesmen in Sinai Desert released unharmed

Two Americans tourists kidnapped while travelling in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

Coptic Christian teenager had posted drawing on Facebook page that was regarded as mocking Islam and prophet Muhammad.

Protesters storm campaign headquarters of presidential candidate Ahmed Shafiq and try to burn it down amid rising tensions on back of official results.

Most victims of Villaggio mall daycare centre blaze expatriates, trapped by lack of obvious escape routes and safety procedures.

A newly-discovered and highly complex piece of malware called Flame has gone undetected stealing sensitive information for over two years.

Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi to face former prime minister under Mubarak's regime Ahmed Shafiq in a run-off for Egypt's presidential elections