When the Higher Elections Committee (HEC) in charge of supervising Egypt's elections announced the results of the second stage of the polls on 25 November, it was a surprise for many that dozens of figures prominent under former autocratic president Hosni Mubarak were able to qualify for the run-off round, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Dear Esteemed Egyptian Medical Surgeons Abroad, I write to you today seeking your patriotic cooperation in joining Her Excellency, Minister Nabila Makram, here in Egypt, to donate your time and knowledge to those less fortunate with much needed medical attention and operations. Your expertise and skills are a great asset that is much appreciated and valued; thus we are seeking your help in changing the lives of your fellow Egyptian brothers and sisters in our beloved country of Egypt in an impactful way. Rest assured that your small contribution will go a long way to improve the lives of so many Egyptians.

Abba Takla, Bishop of Dishna, ordained on Sunday two priests for the ministry at the church of Archangel Michael.

Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi met on Saturday with a US delegation in Cairo to discuss counter-terrorism efforts and continued military relations between the two countries, the Egyptian presidency announced in a statement.

Moscow and Cairo signed an agreement on Thursday for Russia to build a nuclear power plant in Egypt, with Russia extending a loan to Egypt to cover the cost of construction.

Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has embarked Saturday on a two-country tour includes South Korea and Japan to bolster bilateral cooperation in political, economic and trade fields, Youm7 reported.

The second stage of Egypt's parliamentary elections is expected to be fierce among independent candidates, especially in Cairo and six densely populated Nile Delta governorates, although the turnout is not expected to be high.

The Giza Criminal Court, headed by judge Motaz Khafagy, has sentenced Adel Habbara and six others to death for killing soldiers in Rafah city, North Sinai, in the case publicly known as the "Second Rafah Massacre".

An angry President Francois Hollande on Saturday promised a "merciless" response to a wave of attacks by gunmen and bombers that killed 128 people across Paris, describing the assault claimed by ISIS as an act of war against France.

The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State in Iraq with 20 air strikes on Friday, and also hit the militant group with seven air strikes in Syria, the U.S. military said on Saturday.

Populist leaders around Europe rushed to demand an end to an influx of refugees and migrants from the Middle East and Africa on Saturday after a wave of deadly attacks in Paris claimed by Islamic State militants.

Abba Youssab, Bishop of Luxor, opened Om Elnour house for elderly at Luxor.

The Giza Criminal Court sentenced Ahmed Hassan al-Kharrat, the man who burned the Kafr Hakim church in Kerdasa, to life in prison on Saturday.

Muslim Brotherhood lawyer Montasser al-Zayat said in an interview with Al-Masry Al-Youm that he is running in the Journalists' Syndicate elections to replace current chairman, Sameh Ashour.

Friday after midnight in Naama Bay, Sharm El-Sheikh's most vibrant and crowded area, the density of tourists was obviously lower than average during this time of the year. But many of those who are in the Egyptian Red Sea resort awaiting their overseas flights are still making the most of the dying days of their vacations.

Diocese of Qena started on Thursday the celebration of the feast of St. George at his monastery in Mahrousa village. HE Abba Charopim, Bishop of Qena, perfumed the remains of the saint at the beginning of the celebrations. The celebrations last till November 17th, which is the date of the feast.

Luxor Security Directorate is taking extra security measures before the Copts celebrate the feast of St. George on November 10th.

Russia's top Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case against airline Kogalymavia after one of its planes with 224 people aboard crashed in Egypt on Saturday, Russian news agencies said, quoting the committee's spokesman.

The black box that was aboard the Russian aircraft crashed Saturday over Sinai was found at the crash site, Egypt’s state-run T.V announced, citing a statement of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Ministry.

A Russian airliner carrying 224 passengers and crew crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday after losing radar contact and plummeting from its cruising altitude, killing all aboard.

Villages of Dishna Diocese celebrated the 24th enthronement anniversary of Abba Takla, Bishop of Dishna. The celebration included spiritual songs by the choruses of the churches of the diocese.