Egypt

Country spanning Northern Africa and Western Asia

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Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt is a Mediterranean country bordered by the Gaza Strip (Palestine) and Israel to the northeast, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south, and Libya to the west. Across the Gulf of Aqaba lies Jordan, across the Red Sea lies Saudi Arabia, and across the Mediterranean lie Greece, Turkey and Cyprus, although none share a land border with Egypt.

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Egypt unveils newly-discovered ancient coffins Egyptian archaeologists discovered more than 80 coffins in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, a burial ground that is also home to one of the world's oldest pyramids. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:44Published 15 hours ago

US legislators call on Egypt’s el-Sisi to release prisoners Letter urges Egyptian president to release activists, journalists, lawyers and prisoners of conscience. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:13Published 2 days ago

Gal Godot's Cleopatra casting draws criticism Gadot is teaming up with 'Wonder Woman' director Patty Jenkins and Paramount studios for a re-imagining of the story of Egypt's most famous queen. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 1 week ago

Egypt protests: Thousands demonstrate for sixth straight day Security forces crack down as thousands rally in cities and rural areas across Egypt during ‘Friday of rage’ protests. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:19Published on September 26, 2020

Tampa woman opens new fragrance business with oils shipped from Egypt A backpacking adventure around the world led a Tampa woman to find a papyrus oil in Egypt that would change her life. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 02:08Published on September 24, 2020

Egypt finds dozens of unopened sarcophagi Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 27 coffins at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, a burial ground that is also home to one of the world's oldest pyramids, the ministry of tourism and antiquities.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:50Published on September 21, 2020

Anti-gov't protests in Egypt's Giza amid tight security presence Videos on social media show demonstrators calling on Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to step aside. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:59Published on September 21, 2020

Anger in Egypt over demolition of thousands of illegal homes New government campaign has sparked rare protests in several cities. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:54Published on September 15, 2020

Highway plan around pyramids alarms Egyptologists Egypt is building two highways across the pyramids plateau outside Cairo, reviving and expanding a project that was suspended in the 1990s after an international outcry. Adam Reed reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:33Published on September 15, 2020

Ancient Mummified Human Remains Found In Egyptian well 13 unopened coffins were found piled on top of each other in an Egyptian well nearly 40 feet (12 meters) deep. According to CNN, the coffins are so well preserved that the original detailed designs and.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:32Published on September 10, 2020

Ice-skating in Egypt's scorching heat, this hockey team eyes recognition VIDEO SHOWS: MEMBERS OF AN EGYPTIAN ICE-HOCKEY TEAM PLAYING ON THE ICE / SOUNDBITES WITH PLAYER ABOUT ICE HOCKEY AS A SPORT IN EGYPT SENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: CAIRO, EGYPT (SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 03:23Published on September 10, 2020

How is nuclear energy preserving Egypt’s past & enhancing medicine's future? The International Atomic Energy Agency was founded in 1957 with the goal of promoting the peaceful global use of nuclear energy.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:27Published on September 4, 2020

How is nuclear energy preserving Egypt’s past & enhancing medicine's future? The International Atomic Energy Agency was founded in 1957 with the goal of promoting the peaceful global use of nuclear energy. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 03:26Published on September 4, 2020

Egypt mosques reopen for Friday prayer Mosques reopened in Egypt on Friday for the first time since March to accommodate Friday prayers, as the government eased restrictions to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:11Published on August 28, 2020

Acting leader of Egypt Muslim Brotherhood arrested Egyptian authorities said on Friday they had arrested the acting leader of the Muslim Brotherhood, Mahmoud Ezzat, during a raid on an apartment in Cairo. Edward Baran reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:09Published on August 28, 2020

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Egypt passes electoral changes that could bolster Sisi supporters Egypt's parliament approved amendments on Wednesday which critics say will help supporters of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi extend their dominance over the chamber in elections expected this year. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2020
Egypt to reopen all airports on July 1, aviation minister says Egypt will reopen all its airports for scheduled international traffic on July 1, the civil aviation minister said on Sunday, after suspending regular commercial flights in March because of the.. Reuters - Published on June 14, 2020
Egypt registers highest daily rise in coronavirus cases in nearly two weeks Egypt on Friday confirmed 1,577 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said, the highest daily increase in almost two weeks. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020

U.S. wary of Egypt truce effort in Libya, wants former Danish PM to lead U.N. peace bid Parts of a proposal by Egypt for a truce in Libya are "helpful," but a United Nations-led bid to broker peace in the North African country is the best way forward, the State Department's top Middle.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Egypt raids activist's family after U.S. suit against former PM: lawyers Egyptian security forces raided the homes of two uncles of a prominent activist who recently filed a torture lawsuit in the United States against a former prime minister, lawyers representing the.. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Egypt to open seaside resorts to foreigners from July 1 Egypt will open up its main seaside resorts for international flights and foreign tourists from July 1, the cabinet said. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020

Egypt to allow foreigners to return to some resorts from July 1 Egypt will allow scheduled international flights and foreign tourists to resorts that have been least affected by the coronavirus starting from July 1, the cabinet said. Reuters - Published on June 11, 2020
Italy weighs warships to Egypt deal after student murder Italy has yet to approve the sale to Egypt of two warships made by shipbuilder Fincantieri, as the government weighs political considerations and analyses the deal, Italy's foreign minister said on.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Egyptian presidency says Trump welcomed Egypt's proposal for Libya ceasefire in a call with President Sisi: statement The Egyptian Presidency said in a statement on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Egypt's proposal for Libya ceasefire in a call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020
Turkey dismisses Egyptian proposal for Libya ceasefire: Hurriyet Turkey on Wednesday dismissed Egypt's proposal for a ceasefire in Libya, saying the plan aimed to save Khalifa Haftar after the collapse of his offensive to control the capital Tripoli, Hurriyet.. Reuters - Published on June 10, 2020

Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan resume talks on Blue Nile dam Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia on Tuesday resumed talks on the giant Blue Nile hydropower dam after the failure of a U.S-led mediation effort earlier this year, a Sudanese official said. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
Germany's Merkel urges U.N.-backed Libya talks in phone call with Egypt's Sisi Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in conflict-wracked Libya with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the German governemnt said in a statement on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Sudan calls for renewed talks on Blue Nile dam Sudan has called for the resumption of talks with Egypt and Ethiopia on the giant Blue Nile hydropower dam after the failure of a U.S-led mediation effort earlier this year. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020	UAE says Egypt initiative for Libya boosts peace track The United Arab Emirates supports a new Egyptian peace initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, a senior official said on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
Egypt offers new Libya plan as Haftar offensive collapses Libya's internationally recognised government attempted to make new advances on Saturday against the forces of retreating eastern commander Khalifa Haftar, who stood by in Cairo as his ally, Egyptian.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020	Egypt announces new Libya initiative with eastern-based leaders Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced a new initiative for Libya on Saturday alongside east Libya-based leaders, which proposes an elected leadership council and a ceasefire starting on June.. Reuters - Published on June 6, 2020
Egypt's hotels win over domestic tourists with on-site clinics Hotels in Egypt have implemented government safety regulations which include having an on-site clinic with resident doctor, regular temperature checks of guests and a quarantine area, as they try to.. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	Egypt's wealth fund to develop Cairo Citadel district into tourist destination Egypt's antiquities authority is to transfer Cairo's historic Bab al-Azab district - with Ottoman-era architecture and the medieval Citadel overlooking the capital - to its sovereign wealth fund to.. Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020
Some medics say they are muzzled in Egypt’s coronavirus response At dusk on April 10, police entered an apartment in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, and arrested ophthalmologist Hany Bakr. Reuters - Published on May 29, 2020	Egypt to offer coronavirus testing in all general hospitals Egypt signalled an expansion of testing for the new coronavirus on Wednesday, announcing that all the country's 320 general hospitals would offer testing to people showing symptoms of the illness. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020
Egypt registers 720 new coronavirus cases in one day Egypt on Tuesday registered 720 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said in a statement, its highest daily toll since detecting the first confirmed case in February. Reuters - Published on May 19, 2020	Egypt tightens coronavirus restrictions for Eid holiday Egypt will bring forward the start of its curfew by four hours to 5pm and halt public transport during the six-day Eid holiday from May 24 as it seeks to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the.. Reuters - Published on May 17, 2020
Egypt presses on with new capital in the desert amid virus outbreak While Egypt's economy has stumbled due to the coronavirus outbreak, construction at a new capital taking shape east of Cairo is continuing at full throttle after a short pause to adjust working.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Israel to discuss with U.S. reported Sinai peacekeeper cutback plan: Israeli minister Israel said on Friday it would discuss with its closest ally the United States a newspaper report that the U.S.-led peacekeeping force in the Egyptian Sinai may be scaled back, calling its nearly.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020
Egypt extends nationwide nighttime curfew until end of Ramadan Egypt extended a nationwide nighttime curfew until end of the holy month of Ramadan to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on May 7, 2020	Some Egyptians pack streets for Ramadan shopping despite coronavirus threat In the heart of Egypt's capital, shoppers pack sweet shops and grocery stores to stock up for fast-breaking during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, shrugging off fears about the new coronavirus. Reuters - Published on May 6, 2020
Kuwait breaks up Egyptian worker riot over repatriation Kuwaiti security forces broke up a riot by Egyptian workers seeking repatriation who were being held in shelters dedicated for those in violation of the Gulf Arab state's residency laws, the Ministry.. Reuters - Published on May 4, 2020	Egypt reports 15 military casualties in Sinai recently Egypt's military said on Sunday that 15 of its men had died or been wounded in operations in the Sinai Peninsula recently, and that 126 suspected militants had been killed. Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020
Islamic State claims responsibility for Egypt's Sinai attack Islamic State on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack on an Egyptian military vehicle in North Sinai province that killed and wounded several military personnel, the group's Amaq news agency.. Reuters - Published on May 1, 2020	Ten Egyptian army members killed or wounded in a bomb attack: spokesman Ten Egyptian army members were killed or wounded on Thursday when a bomb exploded in an armoured vehicle south of Bir al-Abd city in the Northern Sinai region, a military spokesman said in a statement. Reuters - Published on April 30, 2020
Pompeo urges Egypt to keep American prisoners safe from coronavirus U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stressed to his Egyptian counterpart on Thursday that Americans detained in Egypt should be kept safe during the coronavirus pandemic, the State Department said. Reuters - Published on April 24, 2020	Egypt loosening some lockdown restrictions for Ramadan; coronavirus toll rises Egypt will ease its coronavirus lockdown for the holy fasting month of Ramadan by allowing more businesses to reopen and shortening a night-time curfew, the prime minister said on Thursday, as new.. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
Coronavirus means low-key, cost-saving wedding for one Egyptian couple Mustafa Amin had looked forward to a regular Egyptian wedding party in a large Cairo reception hall packed with family and friends. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020	Egypt shortens night curfew by an hour for Ramadan Egypt will keep a night-time curfew for the holy Muslim month of Ramadan to combat the coronavirus spread but make it one hour shorter, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020
Palestinian jailed in Gaza for breaking coronavirus quarantine A Gaza court has sentenced a Palestinian man to six months in jail for escaping from a coronavirus quarantine facility on the Egyptian border, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on April 23, 2020	Egypt amends emergency laws amid coronavirus outbreak Egypt's parliament approved on Wednesday amendments to the country's emergency laws that give expanded powers to the presidency and the military prosecution as authorities try to counter the new.. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020
Fear of coronavirus haunts Egypt's cramped jails Last April, medical student Mohamed Amashah stood on Cairo's Tahrir Square and held up a sign saying "Freedom for prisoners". He was detained. Reuters - Published on April 22, 2020	Egyptian policeman, seven suspected militants killed in Cairo gunbattle An Egyptian policeman and seven suspected militants were killed on Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire, the ministry of interior said in a statement late on Tuesday. Reuters - Published on April 14, 2020
Egyptian policeman killed in Cairo gunbattle with suspected militants: state TV An Egyptian policeman was killed and three others wounded on Tuesday in an exchange of gunfire with suspected militants near the centre of the capital Cairo, the public prosecutor said in a statement. Reuters - Published on April 14, 2020	Egyptian security exchanges gunfire with a 'terrorist group' in Cairo: state TV Egyptian security forces on Tuesday exchanged gunfire with a "terrorist group" near central Cairo, state TV said. Reuters - Published on April 14, 2020
Egyptian police disperse villagers who stopped burial of doctor killed by coronavirus Egyptian police fired tear gas on Saturday to disperse a crowd of people who gathered in a village near the Nile Delta to prevent the burial of a doctor who died of coronavirus, according to local.. Reuters - Published on April 11, 2020	For Australian Jews, Passover forges on - matzah balls and all Jews, the Passover story goes, once fled for Israel after ten plagues struck Egypt. This year, a real life plague threatened the religious holiday. The Age - Published on April 10, 2020
Israelis mark Passover, a celebration of freedom, in virtual isolation The Jewish Passover holiday typically draws crowds of Israelis outside to burn heaps of leavened bread, commemorating the Biblical exodus from slavery in Egypt. Reuters - Published on April 8, 2020	Egypt to ban Ramadan gatherings to counter coronavirus Egypt will ban any public religious gatherings during the holy Muslim fasting month Ramadan starting in around two weeks to counter the spread of the new coronavirus, a government statement said on.. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020
Coronavirus crisis spells trouble for many Egyptian breadwinners Squatting with other day labourers under a bridge in Cairo, 48-year-old Yasser Nagi says he has waited in vain for two weeks for work on a construction site so he can feed his family. Reuters - Published on April 7, 2020	Twitter removes accounts linked to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, other countries Twitter took down thousands of accounts linked to Egypt, Honduras, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Serbia on Thursday for either taking directions from the governments or promoting pro-government content. Reuters - Published on April 2, 2020
Egypt's Sisi calls for boost of strategic food reserves during coronavirus outbreak Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has told the relevant authorities to boost strategic reserves of staple goods, a presidency spokesman said on Monday, as global concerns about food security rise.. Reuters - Published on March 30, 2020

Egypt

Country spanning Northern Africa and Western Asia

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