Leader of Salafist Call in Alexandria says negotiated settlement to kidnap crisis is still possible, raises concerns over military buildup in Sinai Peninsula.
A member of the Salafist Hazemoon movement was given a life prison sentence and LE20,000 fine for possession of unlicensed firearms.
The Egyptian comedian challenges and provokes a conservative culture, and President Mohammed Morsi, with his sharp wit and racy language.
Conflict between the ruling Muslim Brotherhood and Egypt’s Salafists could play out in the latter’s favor and cause the Brotherhood to lose the next elections.
Clashes erupted when a Coptic man allegedly sexually harassed a Muslim man's sister.
After being arrested for saying actress Elham Shahin will never enter heaven, Sheikh Badr appeals his year jail sentence on a technicality.
General Prosecution accuses an additional Muslim Brotherhood lawyer of insulting the High Constitutional Court, re-opens case.
Leading Salafist Borhami has launched a fresh scathing attack on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, accusing the movement of selling out Islam in order to reach power.
Tensions boiled over into minor scuffles when some anti-Morsi protesters started shouting pro-army slogans.
Tribal leaders in Iraq’s Kirkuk province have warned against electing an alternative to President Jalal Talabani.