Global economic crisis, government bird-flu measures added to suffering of poor Egyptians.

Convicted CIA spy admits breaking the law but adds that actions 'approved back in Washington'.

Egyptian FM insists any new peace talks can start only if Israel freezes settlements.

CIA's former Milan station chief sentenced to eight years in prison, other Americans to five years.

US Secretary of State again describes Israeli plan to restrict settlement construction as ‘unprecedented’.

Prosecutor's office says opposition leader only has right to travel abroad for health reasons.

Egypt's antiquities chief says Berlin museum official will bring evidence statue left his country through legal channels.

Younger son of Egyptian President casts himself as 'man of the people' at party convention.

France: Mediterranean meeting postponed as Egyptian FM refuses to meet Israeli counterpart.

Decision to postpone concerts by orchestra from Dresden follows objection by Sherbini's family.

Clashes erupt as Muslim residents protest plans to increase size of Church tower, put bell.

Mansur resigns after taking responsibility for deadly train crash that killed 18 people, injured 36 others.

Egypt's Okaz gives wrenching testimony in same courthouse where Islamophobe killed his wife.

Islamophobe who killed pregnant Egyptian pharmacist for wearing a veil appears in court.

Drunk Sudanese passenger unsuccessfully tries to hijack flight from Istanbul to Cairo.

Egypt against Lieberman attending Mediterranean forum but accepts other Israeli official.

Arab League chief says does not rule out standing for Egyptian presidency in 2011 elections.

Head of Muslim Brotherhood confirms he would resign as planned when term expires in 2010.

Dailies report Akef’s resignation after conservatives block appointment of senior reformist to politburo.

Egypt says will not change deal while Hamas says document inconsistent with agreement.