Egypt raises security level to maximum alert in preparation for Coptic holidays

Egyptian authorities announced that they will raise security levels to maximum alert on Sunday in preparation for Coptic Christmas festivities and possible Sinai terrorist attacks.

Egypt orders maximum security around Cairo churches to prevent terror attacks

Cairo security chief Khaled Abdel Aal on Sunday made surprise inspection visits to several churches in the Egyptian capital, ordering maximum security around them to prevent terror attacks.

West to Blame for Chaos, Terror Attacks in Mideast: Russian FM

The Russian foreign minister said the Western states, which pursued regime change policies and funded terrormilitants, are to blame for the chaos and terror attacks in the Middle East, especially in Libya.

Egypt's cabinet approves three-month state of emergency

Egypt's cabinet has approved a countrywide state of emergency for three months, it said in a statement Monday, a day after two church bombings killed at least 44 people.

Bombings at Coptic churches in Egypt leave 43 dead

At least 43 people were killed in bomb attacks on two Egyptian Coptic churches today, Palm Sunday, that included the seat of the Coptic Pope.