At least 41 killed in Egyptian church fire: Church officials

 

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Dozens of people have died after a fire broke out at a church in Egypt, many of them crushed during a desperate scramble to escape.

Egypt: Coptic pope cancels Pence meeting over Jerusalem

The leader of Egypt's Coptic Church has cancelled an upcoming meeting with US Vice President Mike Pence, protesting against Washington's move to declare Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Russian FM: West to Blame for Chaos, Terror Attacks in Mideast

The Russian foreign minister said the Western states, which pursued regime change policies and funded terrormilitants, are to blame for the chaos and terror attacks in the Middle East, especially in Libya.

Egypt Copts ready for Easter mass despite attacks

Egyptian Copts will celebrate Easter mass on Saturday, marking one of Christianity's most joyous occasions just days after the deadliest attacks in living memory against the country's religious minority.

Dozens dead in Palm Sunday bombings in Egypt

At least 31 people died in Egypt after explosions targeted two Coptic churches as Christians celebrated Palm Sunday, state media outlets reported.