News: Egypt

We have started to collect the most important news related to Egypt in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Egypt: news

In pictures: Melania Trump's whistle-stop Africa tour

Sunday, October 7th 2018, 3:43
related countries: Ghana, Malawi, United States
related places: Africa

The US First Lady undertakes her first major foreign trip alone to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt.
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Melania Trump: US first lady arrives in Ghana for solo Africa trip

Tuesday, October 2nd 2018, 12:58
related countries: Ghana, Kenya, United States
related places: Africa

President Donald Trump's wife is visiting Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Egypt to promote her Be Best campaign.
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Egypt sentences activist for 'spreading fake news'

Saturday, September 29th 2018, 14:30

Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt.
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Mickey Mouse expelled from Egypt schools

Friday, September 28th 2018, 16:43

Egyptian governor bans 'unpatriotic' cartoon characters from schools.
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Egyptian archaeologists find sphinx at Aswan temple

Monday, September 17th 2018, 12:51
related places: Aswan

The statue of the mythical beast was found as water was drained from a temple in the city of Aswan.
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Egypt sentences hundreds over 2013 pro-Morsi protests

Saturday, September 8th 2018, 11:41

Egypt has delivered verdicts for more than 700 people in a mass trial, confirming 75 death sentences.
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Egyptian 'harasser' stripped by crowd

Thursday, September 6th 2018, 14:35

The minibus driver was accused of sexual harassment, but he might have been the victim of a set-up.
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Coptic monks charged with bishop's murder in Egypt

Sunday, August 19th 2018, 20:06

Two Coptic Christian monks will stand trial in Egypt after a bishop was found bludgeoned to death.
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EgyptAir hijack: Cyprus extradites suspect Seif al-Din Mustafa

Sunday, August 19th 2018, 14:12
related countries: Cyprus

An Egyptian man who diverted a plane to Cyprus is sent home after a two-year extradition battle.
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Ancient Egyptian mummification 'recipe' revealed

Thursday, August 16th 2018, 1:01

Forensic examination of a mummy shows the original ancient Egyptian embalming recipe, scientists say.
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Egypt: Defrocked monk charged with killing Coptic bishop

Saturday, August 11th 2018, 21:44

Egyptian Bishop Epiphanius was found dead at his monastery in a case that shocked the Coptic Church.
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Hala Shiha: Egyptian actress returns without the hijab

Friday, August 10th 2018, 14:06

Egyptian actress Hala Shiha, who retired in 2005, marks her comeback on social media.
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Egypt zoo accused of painting donkey to look like a zebra

Thursday, July 26th 2018, 14:09
related places: Cairo

Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal.
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The feminist who revolutionised Egypt

Wednesday, July 18th 2018, 8:14

Huda Shaarawi launched a successful feminist revolution fighting for the rights of girls and women.
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Egypt: Twelve hurt in huge blast near Cairo International Airport

Friday, July 13th 2018, 0:18

An army spokesman said the blast was caused by "high temperatures" at a fuel storage facility.
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EgyptAir flight MS804: French investigators says fire likely cause

Friday, July 6th 2018, 23:06
related countries: France

The French investigators' findings contradict Egypt's statements suggesting a bomb was responsible.
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Egypt FA boss: 'Ramadan affected World Cup'

Thursday, June 28th 2018, 8:49

The Egypt Football Association president Hany Abo Rida says fasting during Ramadan affected the Pharaohs' World Cup campaign.
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World Cup: Uruguay schoolchildren react to last-minute goal

Saturday, June 16th 2018, 17:20

These schoolchildren had something to celebrate after watching their team face Egypt in the World Cup.
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World Cup 2018: Uruguay score late winner to beat Egypt 1-0

Friday, June 15th 2018, 14:45

Uruguay snatch a late winner as they began their World Cup campaign with victory over Egypt, who left Mohamed Salah on the bench.
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The surprise place where hijab can spell trouble

Thursday, June 14th 2018, 23:48

Wearing the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is getting more difficult for some women in Egypt.
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Egypt's Sisi sworn in for second term with vow to fight terrorism

Saturday, June 2nd 2018, 14:21

The Egyptian president's second term comes after a landslide win and amid a crackdown on opponents.
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Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'

Wednesday, May 23rd 2018, 14:24
related places: Cairo

Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says.
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Champions League: Mo Salah's fans celebrate Liverpool win

Thursday, May 3rd 2018, 4:24
related places: Cairo

Hundreds of people gathered in cafes in Cairo to watch the match.
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Beauty standards: Egypt's curly hair comeback

Monday, April 30th 2018, 0:30

How social media is driving a curly hair comeback in Egypt.
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The dog getting over its bad image

Friday, April 13th 2018, 23:16

Egypt's Baladi dogs are often looked down upon as strays, but things are changing.
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Mummy found in Egyptian coffin that was thought to be empty

Tuesday, March 27th 2018, 3:30

The ancient sarcophagus had been sitting in a Sydney museum for more than 150 years, scientists say.
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Egyptian TV presenter sentenced over pregnancy remarks

Thursday, November 2nd 2017, 16:22

Doaa Salah, in Egypt, is sentenced after making remarks that were judged to outrage public decency.
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Me too

Saturday, October 28th 2017, 23:41

Shaimaa Khalil remembers the first time she was groped as a child in Egypt.
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Israel honours first recognised Arab Holocaust saviour

Friday, October 27th 2017, 12:26
related countries: Germany
related places: Berlin

Egyptian doctor Mohamed Helmy risked his life to help a Jewish family in Berlin during WWII.
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Saudis plan to build $500bn mega city and business zone

Tuesday, October 24th 2017, 17:10
related countries: Jordan, Saudi Arabia

The NEOM zone would be built in the north-west, extending to Egypt and Jordan, Saudi officials say.
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Militants kill Egyptian security forces in desert shoot-out

Saturday, October 21st 2017, 11:19

The forces are reported to have been looking for the militants' hideout when they came under attack.
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Ibrahim Halawa freed from jail in Egypt

Friday, October 20th 2017, 8:34

The Irishman was acquitted of all charges in Egypt over a month ago but his release was delayed.
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Cairo 'most dangerous' megacity for women - survey

Monday, October 16th 2017, 14:13

A survey of 19 megacities around the world finds the Egyptian capital the least friendly to women.
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Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah end split on Gaza

Thursday, October 12th 2017, 17:03
related places: Cairo

Hamas and Fatah sign a reconciliation agreement in Cairo, ending a decade-long rift.
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Seven arrested in Egypt after raising rainbow flag at concert

Tuesday, September 26th 2017, 10:13
related places: Cairo

They were reportedly detained on Monday for "promoting sexual deviancy" at a concert in Cairo.
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Former 'heaviest woman' Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty dies

Monday, September 25th 2017, 9:39
related countries: United Arab Emirates
related places: Abu Dhabi

A hospital in Abu Dhabi confirms the Egyptian's death despite recent weight-loss surgery.
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Hundreds sentenced in Egyptian mass trial

Monday, September 18th 2017, 17:49

Egypt has sentenced hundreds of people to jail - 43 of them for life - in its latest mass trial.
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Egypt social media users mock college flag ceremony

Monday, September 18th 2017, 16:31

Egypt's decision to have college students salute the flag prompts online mockery.
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IS attack on Sinai convoy 'kills 18 Egyptian police'

Monday, September 11th 2017, 15:20

Militants detonated a car bomb next to a convoy near el-Arish, reportedly destroying four vehicles.
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New mummies discovered in tomb near Luxor, Egypt

Saturday, September 9th 2017, 13:58
related places: Luxor

The tomb, found by archaeologists near the city of Luxor, belonged to a goldsmith.
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Fatwa kiosk opens in Cairo metro

Monday, August 28th 2017, 23:53
related places: Cairo

The Egyptian government is trialling new fatwa kiosks on the Cairo metro.
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Egypt criticises US decision to withhold military aid

Wednesday, August 23rd 2017, 11:22
related countries: United States
related places: Washington

Egypt's foreign ministry says the move - not yet announced by Washington - reflects "poor judgement".
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Archaeologists discover three ancient tombs in Egypt

Tuesday, August 15th 2017, 15:19

The tombs contained sarcophagi of various sizes, along with bones and clay fragments, say officials.
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Egypt trains collide in Alexandria killing dozens

Friday, August 11th 2017, 21:55

The transport minister says a "human error" led to the collision of two trains in Alexandria.
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Egypt's Uighurs fear deportation to China

Thursday, July 20th 2017, 23:42
related countries: China

Muslim Uighurs detained by Egyptian police fear harsh treatment if they are deported to China.
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Egypt Cairo: Deadly battle between police and island 'squatters'

Sunday, July 16th 2017, 19:20

One person is killed as police battle residents of an impoverished island in the River Nile.
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History of Africa: The village where ancient Egypt lives on

Sunday, July 16th 2017, 0:47
related places: Cairo

Zeinab Badawi's continuing quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to the Pharonic Village in Cairo, where she explores the most famous civilisation on the continent.
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Egypt Hurghada stabbing: Two Germans killed at Red Sea resort

Friday, July 14th 2017, 19:22

A man is arrested after two Germans are killed at the Egyptian resort of Hurghada, officials say.
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Qatar crisis: Saudi Arabia and allies to meet in Cairo

Wednesday, July 5th 2017, 14:16
related countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia
related places: Cairo, Doha

They come as a deadline expires for Qatar to accept a list of demands or face further sanctions.
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Forgotten city uncovered in Ethiopia

Friday, June 16th 2017, 15:15
related countries: China, Ethiopia

Artefacts from as far as Egypt, India and China were found in the city in the Harlaa region.
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Egypt's parliament approves islands deal to Saudi Arabia

Wednesday, June 14th 2017, 19:35
related countries: Saudi Arabia

A controversial deal to hand two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia is backed by Egypt's parliament.
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Small and bullet-shaped

Monday, June 12th 2017, 0:32
related places: Cairo

A woman travelling through Cairo airport may find her sanitary products confuse security staff.
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Qatar row: Calls for diplomatic talks to end Gulf crisis

Tuesday, June 6th 2017, 12:19
related countries: Qatar

As Gulf rivals isolate Qatar and restrict airspace, the country seeks a way out of the dispute.
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Qatari planes banned from Egyptian and Saudi air space

Tuesday, June 6th 2017, 0:20
related countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia
related places: `Arab

The move by several Arab states to cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar may have far-reaching effects.
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Qatar row: Saudi and Egypt among countries to cut Doha links

Monday, June 5th 2017, 15:08
related countries: Qatar, Saudi Arabia

A diplomatic crisis erupts as Qatar's neighbours sever ties, accusing it of fuelling instability.
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Egypt Coptic Christians killed in bus attack

Friday, May 26th 2017, 15:30
related places: Cairo

Gunmen opened fire on the bus in Minya province, south of Cairo, as it headed to a monastery.
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