Coptic Christians

Egypt launches air raids on Libya after Christians killed

President had ordered strikes against terrorist camps, declaring in a televised address that states that sponsored terrorism would be punished.

May 27, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Masked gunmen kill 28 in attack on Christians in Egypt

Eyewitnesses said masked men opened fire after stopping the Christians, who were travelling in a bus and other vehicles.  

May 26, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

Pressed in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State lashes out in Egypt

The twin bombings of churches in Egypt suggest that Islamic State group jihadists are lashing out as they find themselves coming under increasing pressure in Iraq and Syria, analysts say.

Apr 10, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

Bombings at two Egyptian churches leave more than 35 dead

Bombings at two Egyptian churches killed more than 35 people as they gathered to mark Palm Sunday, officials said, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on the country`s Coptic Christians.

Apr 09, 2017, 18:38 PM IST