Libyan UN backed government forces have advanced on Islamic State group (ISIS, ISIL, IS and Daesh) positions in the coastal Giza area of Sirte.
Libyan forces loyal to the UN-backed government are preparing to move on remaining Islamic State (Daesh/ISIL/ISIS/IS) strongholds in the coastal area of Giza district in Sirte.
A massive explosion has stripped through a residential neighborhood close to the Egyptian capital city of Cairo, with no immediate reports of casualties or possible damage available.
Riot police dispersed a protest in Al-Mesaha Squsre in Dokki using teargas, just minutes after hundreds gathered in the square to chant anti-army and anti-regime slogans.
Gunmen have killed a police officer and a soldier in an area on the outskirts of the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
Five people have been killed in anti-government protests across Egypt, despite tight security imposed for the constitutional referendum.
Egypt’s security guards have arrested brother of the al-Qaeda ringleader Ayman al-Zawahri on the west bank of the Nile.
Clashes in Cairo between Egyptian security forces and supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi have wounded at least 22 people, emergency services say.
Egyptian police have reportedly arrested several people in connection with the gruesome murder of four Shia Muslims near the capital, Cairo.