Cairo Navy chief handed vessel in formal ceremony in Kiel; sale has caused controversy in Israel over PM's approval without notifying top defense officials

Organization's chief Ziad al-Nakhaleh makes comments after IDF accuses operatives in the terror group of firing a rocket that landed off Israel's coast

Sources say US president responded 'affirmatively' to request from Egypt's Sissi, but move faces opposition in Pentagon and among some top advisers

PA official reportedly says there will be no compromise on issue; US unable to resolve crisis because Ramallah cut off contact with Washington

Resorts offer unbeatable deals to lure budget-conscious visitors back to its pristine beaches, but experts warn of damaging fragile marine ecosystems

Vote bucks trend as veteran leaders of neighboring Algeria and Sudan forced to step down; Egyptians seek stability and see no alternative to current president, expert says

Human Rights Watch says constitutional referendum 'marred by serious flaws,' including reports of citizens being forced or bribed to vote

National Election Authority head says referendum on amending 2014 constitution approved by 88.83%; critics warn move will cement authoritarian rule

Constitutional amendment seen as another step toward authoritarian rule eight years after pro-democracy uprising, is nearly guaranteed to pass

Groups warns of return to autocratic system as Egyptians go to polls for three days of balloting on letting president stay in power until 2030