A bomb explosion in the old quarter of the Egyptian capital Cairo left two policemen dead on Monday.
The blast also killed the man the police were chasing and wounded three other policemen.
According to reports, the officers had cornered the terrorist and were set to arrest him when an explosive device in his possession went off.
The terrorist was wanted for planting an explosive device last week near a mosque, the ministry said in a statement.
King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis
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India's top court declines to order any change to vote-counting process
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Fire at Brazil guesthouse leaves at least 10 dead
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Gaza baby saved from dead mother's womb dies
A baby, who was delivered from her dying mother's womb in a Gaza hospital following an Israeli airstrike, has died after just a few days of life, the doctor who was caring for her said on Friday.
India begins voting in second phase of giant election
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