Islamist militants killed 31 Egyptian soldiers on Friday in two separate attacks in the northern Sinai Peninsula, the deadliest day in months in the volatile desert region. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi summoned ministers and officials to an emergency meeting of his National Defence Council after the attacks. Egypt ’s armed forces were reportedly preparing for reprisals in response to the attacks. More On this topic Investors eye Egypt energy opportunities US seeks Egypt’s help to counter Isis Blast in central Cairo kills at least two Egypt swelters in nationwide power cut IN Middle Eastern Politics & Society Tunisia police kill six ahead of poll Tunisia poll takes place amid disillusionment Houthi expansion threatens Yemeni strait Turkey allows Kurds to relieve Kobani The first, a massive car bomb explosion at a checkpoint protected by armoured vehicles northwest of the town of Arish, killed 28 soldiers. The second, a drive-by shooting […]