Star Africa Egyptian leader discusses counter-terrorism measures with security chiefs Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in a meeting with the ministers of Defense and Interior on Tuesday, discussed security, particularly measures taken by the armed forces and the police against alleged terrorism hotbeds in northern Sinai, stated presidential spokesperson Alaa Youssef. "The president instructed full coordination between the armed forces and the police and stressed the importance of maintaining the highest level of vigilance in the face of attempts to undermine the security of citizens and the security forces," the statement read. The meeting came two days after a terror attack that targeted a security checkpoint in Arish and claimed the lives of 13 policemen on Saturday evening, barely two days after President Sisi visited Egypt's northern military region, in the restive North Sinai. Read more: http://en.starafrica.com/news/egyptian-leader-discusses-counter-terrorism-measures-with-security-chiefs.html Voice of America Skydivers Promote Tourism Industry in Egypt In an effort to boost Egypt's flagging tourism industry, skydivers recently took part in a high-flying competition over Egypt's Great Pyramids. Participants say the event was aimed at attracting more visitors to the country, as Egypt has suffered a $1.3 billion drop in tourism revenue over the past few months. More than 200 skydivers from 17 countries took part in the recent three-day competition, with participants jumping from helicopters more than 1,100 meters high, and aiming for specific targets on land. Read more: http://www.voanews.com/content/skydivers-promote-tourism-industry-egypt/3250154.html