Egypt Egypt's El-Sisi inaugurates new cathedral ahead of Coptic Christmas President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated Egypt's largest church on Sunday on the eve of Coptic Christmas, sending a message of tolerance and unity in the predominantly Muslim country. 07/01/2019
Egypt Arab League demands inquiry into Israeli 'crimes' A meeting of the Arab League has demanded an international probe into what it denounced as “crimes” by Israeli forces on the country's border with Gaza. 18/05/2018
Egypt US Vice President Mike Pence visits Middle East Mr Pence's trip to Egypt, the first leg of a Middle East tour, was marred by continuing anger over the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital last month. 21/01/2018
Cult Unseen artefacts from Tutankhamun's tomb go on display For the first time 55 pieces of previously unseen Egyptian artefacts found inside King Tutankhamun's tomb have gone on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. 16/11/2017
world news The world’s most dangerous megacities for women Where do women fare the worst in terms of sexual violence, access to healthcare, cultural practices and economic opportunities? 17/10/2017
Egypt Ancient tomb discovery in Egypt adds to treasure trove in Luxor Grave dating back three millenia contains statues, jeweller, and mummies in find that could rekindle Egypt's tourism industry. 09/09/2017
Egypt Pope Francis urges unity against fanaticism On his first visit to Egypt, Pope Francis sent a message of peace and tolerance. 29/04/2017
Egypt Egyptians mark beginning of Spring with Sham el-Nessim celebrations Egyptians have headed to parks, beaches and the Nile to celebrate Sham el-Nessim which marks the beginning of Spring. 17/04/2017
Egypt Ancient Egyptian statue not Ramses II but Psamtek I Egyptian statue not Ramses II, but King Psamtek I 17/03/2017
Africanews Egyptian who is world's heaviest woman loses 100kg in 3 weeks She was admitted to the Indian hospital in February after a Mumbai-based surgeon, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, raised funds to have her flown over for treatment. 08/03/2017
world news Western Europe rings in 2017 From Giza to London, Amsterdam to Dubai, the world rings in 2017. 01/01/2017
Egypt Cairo cathedral blast 'a suicide bomb' The explosion in the Coptic cathedral in Cairo that killed at least 24 people on Sunday was caused by a suicide bomber rather than a planted device, according to Egyptian president Abdel Fattah… 12/12/2016
Egypt Cairo attack: 25 dead, dozens wounded in Coptic cathedral bombing A bombing at Cairo’s largest Coptic cathedral has killed at least 25 people and wounded nearly 50 others. 11/12/2016
Egypt Explosion near Cairo's Coptic Cathedral kills dozens An explosion near Cairo’s Coptic cathedral has killed at least 25 people and more than 30 injured, the country’s health ministry has said. 11/12/2016
Egypt Cairo bombing: Hasm movement claims responsibility for attack that killed six policemen Six policemen have been killed and three wounded after a roadside bomb exploded near a security checkpoint in Cairo. 09/12/2016
Belgium Washington could take part in EgyptAir investigation Washington has yet to indicate whether it will take part in the investigation into the apparent crash of EgyptAir Flight MS804 which went missing over the Mediterranean south of Greece earlier on… 19/05/2016
Egypt Terrorism likely cause of air crash in Egypt which kills 66 The Americans are talking about a bomb, and Egypt’s Aviation minister thinks terrorism is the likely cause, but what is clear is 66 people have died in the crash of an Airbus in the waters off… 19/05/2016
Egypt Flight 804 crash: second major EgyptAir incident in two months Thursday’s (May 19) EgyptAir plane crash comes just two months since the last major incident involving the airline. 19/05/2016
Egypt EgyptAir: families express bewilderment as they await news of flight 804 In Cairo, the families of those on board the missing EgyptAir flight have spoken of their bewilderment as they desperately seek answers about what happened after the loss of radar… 19/05/2016
Egypt EgyptAir crash: airline says Flight MS804 wreckage found Egyptian authorities say debris likely to be from the plane has been located near a Greek island. The Airbus 320 passenger jet went missing en route from Paris to Cairo. 19/05/2016
Egypt What we know about EgyptAir flight MS804 EgyptAir flight MS804 disappeared early yesterday morning over the Mediterranean. 19/05/2016
Egypt French and Egyptian authorities vow solidarity over missing aircraft French and Egyptian authorities have been reacting to the disappearance of EgyptAir flight MS804 with 66 people on board. 19/05/2016
le mag Cairo feels the beat at contemporary arts festival Contemporary dance, theatre, music, film and literature – it’s all come to Cairo for the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival. The festival is billed 20/04/2016
Cyprus Egypt defends air safety after hijacking The hijack of EgyptAir Flight MS181 on Tuesday after its take-off from Alexandria may have ended safely. But security questions raised are likely to 29/03/2016
Cyprus Egypt defends airport security after hijack drama The hijack of EgyptAir Flight MS181 on Tuesday after its take-off from Alexandria may have ended safely. But security questions raised are likely to 29/03/2016
Egypt The Arab women in Cairo leading the push for workplace equality Om Waleed is a taxi driver. In fact she is the only woman driving a taxi in Cairo. She has broken a huge taboo and put up with repeated harassment to 08/03/2016
