New York Times Ambush Kills 8 Police Officers in Egypt Unidentified gunmen sprayed bullets on a police minibus as it passed through a Cairo district early on Sunday, killing eight plainclothes officers in an ambush that was later claimed by the Islamic State. It was the deadliest attack on Egypt's security forces in the capital in months, and a sharp reminder of the continuing threat from Islamist insurgents. Business Insider Festival to mark Tagore's birth anniv inaugurated in Egypt A five-day cultural festival in Egypt organised by India to mark the 155th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore has been inaugurated here aiming to build connections between the people of the two countries who share strong cultural bonds. The Tagore festival was inaugurated by India's Ambassador to Egypt Sanjay Bhattacharyya yesterday here with a painting exhibition showcasing works of artists from Egypt, India and other countries.
