Hamza Hendawi

Government's worst fear is that war will compound Egypt's economic woes and spark public unrest

Oman and other channels for negotiation remain open to wind down unprecedented conflict between historical rivals

Top officials consider measures to ensure sufficient reserves of essential food and other basic items

Cairo's diminished role may stem from fraught ties with the US, tension with Israel and economic woes

Group carries out attacks and raids on tunnels as Israel expands control over enclave

UNHCR says milestone follows a series of attacks in Darfur, including camps for displaced

Gen Mohamed Dagalo rules out negotiations with armed forces after two years of civil war

Militant group wants to stagger the release of hostages and a commitment on aid

Some lay bare social discrepancies or speak of economic hardships, but most are humorous or religious

Group dissatisfied with lack of guarantees over indirect talks during proposed 60-day truce, sources say

Unicef says disease could be fatal to children weakened by hunger as 70 people die in two days

White House plan includes release of 10 hostages, resumption of aid and talks on permanent ceasefire, sources say

Talks focused on a 70-day truce and the release of 10 hostages

American-Palestinian Bishara Bahbah is playing an intermediary role between the US and Hamas, sources say

A 70-day truce is being negotiated in Cairo amid global outcry