Decadelong dispute over Nile waters risks escalation as Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia remain far apart on agreement for dam's operation
The Nile Basin countries are locked in a bitter dispute over how to manage a massive infrastructure project that could produce 6,000 megawatts of power for Ethiopia
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha; for one group of Americans, they start the day with prayers in a church
State Department says move recognizes unspecified steps Egypt has taken in response to US concerns and seeks to further strengthen countries' partnership
Critics doubt el-Sissi's call for stronger opposition parties
Month is period of fasting, reflection, communal gatherings when Muslim-Americans of diverse ethnic backgrounds gather in Islamic centers across US
Egypt's el-Sissi is expected to win re-election, but critics are worried about rights violations
Since the fall of long-time leader Moammar Gadhafi in 2011, Libya has been torn apart by a power struggle waged by armed groups and competing governments
Experts say it will take more than security measures to eradicate terrorism in country
Opposition calls for boycott of March election after six rivals to general-turned president Sissi drop out of race
Egyptian president's order for his security forces to use 'all brute force' to restore 'security and stability' has not been successful, analysts say
Recent reports indicate at least 5,600 foreign fighters have left battlefield following IS defeats in Syria
Arab nations led by Saudi Arabia are boycotting diplomatic contact with Qatar until it submits to a list of demands; US is hoping negotiations can resolve the problem
Witnesses at hearings urge lawmakers to retain Obama's plan to end cash flow
Several militant groups are controlling large swaths of Sinai
Terrorist attacks, poverty and unemployment remain critical issues for one of the rare success stories of the Arab Spring
US intelligence agencies say number of IS fighters in Libya has roughly doubled, to about 6,500
Experts say US must deal with Sunni-Shi'ite strife, help shape power-sharing agreement, increase military support and training, invest in development
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