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Violinist serenades neighbours from balcony amid coronavirus lockdown

Meet the Egyptian who decided to try and lift spirits in his Cairo neighbourhood by serenading neighbours with his violin.

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British Airways cancels all flights to Cairo due to security concerns

British Airways cancels all flights to Egyptian capital after the UK Foreign Office updates its travel guidance to warn of threat to aviation

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Ramadan unites Christians and Muslims in Egypt

A group of Muslims and Christians have come together in Egypt to give their time to help the needy of society.

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Pigeon keepers display exotic breeds at Egypt show

With puffed chests and ruffled feathers, some of the rarest and fanciest pigeons in Egypt are gathered at an event in Cairo.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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?

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.

Egypt

Pope Francis urges unity against fanaticism

On his first visit to Egypt, Pope Francis sent a message of peace and tolerance.

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.

Egypt

Ancient Egyptian statue not Ramses II but Psamtek I

Egyptian statue not Ramses II, but King Psamtek I

World

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.

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Western Europe rings in 2017

From Giza to London, Amsterdam to Dubai, the world rings in 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…

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.

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.

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.

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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…