As Egyptians vote, critics say the 596-seat chamber will be toothless as the previous one, which was little more than a rubber stamp for Egyptian president's policies

Human Rights Watch laments 'systematic absence of fair trials,' says 15 of those put to death were involved in violence following Sissi's overthrow of democratically elected Morsi

Samy Abu Zaid, who worked for satirical TV program, was arrested in 2018 and held without trial

Known for his colloquial charisma and pan-Arab populism, but also his authoritarianism and questionable policies, former leader remains controversial

The country's pan-Arabist president died of a heart attack aged 52; he ruled for 16 years and was succeeded by Sadat

Two killed were brothers, a third is in Egypt receiving treatment; Palestinian fishermen's union set to go on general strike for three days to protest shootings

Jewish state joins Egypt, Jordan, Greece, Cyprus, Italy and the Palestinian Authority to formalize East Mediterranean energy club; Turkey left in cold

Sarcophagi have remained unopened since they were buried more than 2,500 years ago

'Gaza’s health system is woefully under-equipped to cope with a large outbreak,' International Committee of the Red Cross warns

After decades of spending billions to increase its influence, Riyadh has little to show for it, observers say, and allies can no longer rely on Saudi largess