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Egypt's President swore in his new government, which included members of the Muslim Brotherhood in key positions. Attacks on Christian Copts are in the rise. The Egyptian government requested the release of a top al Qaeda explosives expert from Guantanamo.
Egypt requests release of al Qaeda explosives expert
The Egyptian government has requested the release of Tariq Mahmoud Ahmed al Sawah from Guantanamo. Al Sawah was a top al Qaeda explosives expert before his capture, and designed the prototype of the shoe bomb used by Richard Reid, as well as magnetized limpet mines. He was originally a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, and the leaked JTF-GTMO file for his case notes that the US government has been spying on the Brotherhood.
CNN interviews Mohamed al Zawahiri
New jihadist group emerges in the Egyptian Sinai
Newly elected President Mohamed Morsi released from prison 26 Islamists jailed during the Mubarak regime. Egyptian security services refused to release a further 26 inmates.
Mujahideen Shura Council calls attack in Israel a 'gift' to Zawahiri and al Qaeda 'brothers'
The Egyptian terror group again claimed credit for last month's cross-border attack in Israel that killed a construction worker, and said it is "continuing with our pledge of allegiance on the path of jihad."Egypt unnerved by rising religious fervor
White House cautions Syrian rebels not to repeat mistakes of Iraq
Afghanistan - Attacks on security forces mounting: MoI
Egypt's Islamist president faces backlash from allies over new cabinet
In shift by Egypt, president meets Hamas leader
Egypt's Brotherhood seeks balance on Islamic law
Arabic TV series depicting Islamic figure triggers backlash
In Syria conflict, US struggles to fill intelligence gaps
In Egypt, Rumor of Pyramids' Demise Proves Flimsy
Egypt's move to allow Palestinians freer entry draws cheers and confusion
Officials: Egypt allowing Palestinians to enter without permits, visas, ending Gaza blockade
Gunmen near the Sinai town of al-Arish blew up a major pipeline carrying natural gas to Israel and Jordan; the pipeline has been attacked 15 times since early 2011. A gunman in Sinai fired across the border at an Israeli military bus carrying troops; no injuries were reported.
Two Egyptian soldiers traveling in Sheikh Zweid in the Sinai Peninsula were gunned down by Islamists. A security official said the attack was carried out by "jihadists who want to declare an Islamic emirate in the Sinai."
In the new Egypt, beards appear where they were once banned
