Probe into Russian airliner crash enters final stage: Egypt civil aviation minister

A probe into the October crash of a Russian airliner over Egypt's Sinai has entered its final stage, Egyptian civil aviation minister Sherif Fathy told Russian transport minister Maxim Sokolov during a visit to Moscow.

Telling the Untold: Vladimir Putin Reveals How He Makes Decisions

In an interview with journalist Vladimir Solovyov in the documentary “World Order,” which appeared on “Rossiya-1” TV channel, the Russian President, said that every decision has to be calibrated.

Kremlin not commenting Egypt’s lack of evidence on terror attack aboard Russian A321 jet

The Kremlin has declined to comment on the statement of the Egyptian authorities who so far found no evidence of a terrorist attack onboard the Russian A321 airliner that crashed over Sinai.

Egypt issues preliminary report on Russian airliner crash: No evidence so far of terrorist attack

 The Egyptian committee investigating the causes of the October crash of a Russian airliner in Central Sinai shortly after it left Sharm El-Sheikh Airport on route to St Petersburg said in a preliminary report it completed on Sunday that evidence surrounding the crash it has examined so far shows that the disaster might not have been caused by a terrorist attack or foul play.

Egypt-bound plane makes emergency landing in Bulgaria

A passenger plane flying to the Egyptian resort of Hurghada has made an emergency landing in Bulgaria after a bomb threat.

Russian Foreign Minister says terror act downing A321 is equivalent to attack against Russia

The terrorist act on board the Russian airliner is equivalent to an attack against the state, the right to self-defense will be exercised through all available means, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.

Russia not coordinating with Egypt on plane crash details reflects political gap

Russia's unilateral announcement that the Russian airbus A321 was downed by a bomb without coordinating with Egypt in advance reflects a political gap between Cairo and Moscow, a military expert told Ahram Online.

Russian Warplanes Destroy 140 Terrorist Targets in Syria

Russia used 34 air launched cruise missiles during the strike on the terrorist targets in Syria, Russian General Staff chief Gen. Valery Gerasimov said Tuesday. The members of the US-led coalition were informed about the operation in advance, he added.

Egypt airport may face multi-million-dollar lawsuits after Russian plane crash

Families of the 224 victims of the Russian passenger jet crash in Egypt can file multi-million-dollar lawsuits against Egyptian security services and the airport of Sharm-al-Sheikh now that Moscow has confirmed that a bomb downed the plane, lawyer Igor Trunov told TASS on Monday.

Egypt Has No Evidence to Confirm Terrorist Attack on Russian A321 Plane

Egyptian investigators have no information confirming that a bomb downed the Russian A321 airliner in Sinai, Egypt's Youm7 newspaper reported Tuesday citing a source in the country's Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Russia says bomb brought down Sinai plane; Egypt denies airport workers arrested

Russia's President Vladimir Putin vowed vengeance after Moscow on Tuesday confirmed that a bomb attack brought down a passenger jet over Egypt last month, killing all 224 people on board.

UPDATE 2: Moscow bans flights by Egypt Air lines to Russia

Russia's state aviation agency on Friday banned Egypt's national carrier from flying to Russia, a move that follows the suspension of all Russian flights to Egypt after a deadly crash.

Rebels Have CIA Weapons Capable of Downing Planes Flying Above 10 Km Range

The CIA urged Turkey and Saudi Arabia to provide certain Syrian rebels with anti-aircraft weapons capable of shooting down airplanes, including high-flying passenger jets, Hildegard von Hessen am Rhein wrote for Boulevard Voltaire.

Russia to resume air service with Egypt after international security standards introduced

 Air service between Russia and Egypt will be resumed after Cairo imposes international-level security measures, Russian Minister of Transport Maxim Sokolov said on Tuesday.

Russia coordinates with Egypt evacuation of tourists, security issues - (deputy PM)

Russia has been coordinating with Egypt two issues: the first is how the Emergencies Ministry and aviation carriers are delivering tourists and their luggage.

Foreign intelligence not shared with Egypt on Russian plane crash (FM)

Egypt's foreign minister said on Saturday foreign intelligence on the reasons of the Russian airliner crash over Sinai has not been shared with Egypt.

Analysis of Black Box Recorders Not Helping Probe Into A321 Crash in Egypt

According to a report by Kommersant, the ongoing analysis of the flight data recorder retrieved from the crashed Russian A321 aircraft is not helping to shed light on the cause of the tragedy.

Britain shuts down Sharm el-Sheikh flights after intelligence intercepts IS talks - (media)

The British authorities decided to shut down flights to and from the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh after the country’s intelligence intercepted messages of the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organization suggesting a terrorist attack in the region, the Daily Telegraph reported citing its sources.

British, Belgian airlines to repatriate tourists from Sharm El Sheikh without luggage

British and Belgian airlines will repatriate tourists currently in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh but only with hand luggage, after suspension of flights earlier amid fears that the Russian passenger jet crash last Saturday was caused by a bomb attack.

Kremlin: no cause of Russian plane crash can be excluded

No version of the Russian plane crash in Egypt should be excluded but only investigators can announce the primary cause, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.