Egypt launches major anti-terrorism security operation

Egypt began on Friday a major security operation against terror cells and criminal elements and organizations in the restive governorate of Sinai and other parts of the country, an army spokesman announced.

UPDATE 2: 15 killed in Egypt ferry sinking, rescue teams search for more victims

At least 15 people were killed Thursday night when a ferryboat they were taking to cross between two villages sank in the River Nile, a security source told state news agency MENA reported.