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Ancient Egypt: World's Oldest Pyramid 'Ruined' by Restorers
The Step Pyramid of Djoser is said to be at risk of being destroyed by the company contracted to restore it
Egyptian Jihadists Behead 'Mossad Spies' in Gruesome Video
Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis behead four Egyptians accused of spying for Israel.
Human Rights Watch Staff Denied Entry to Egypt for 'Security Reasons'
Human Rights Watch boss Kenneth Roth held for 12 hours ahead of Rabaa killings report.
Gaza Strip Crisis: Israeli Delegates Back in Cairo as Three-Day Ceasefire Holds
Israel pessimistic about any long-term deal as Hamas threatens to resume fighting if talks fail.
Gaza Strip Crisis: Hamas Rejects Disarmament Proposal
Hamas vows to resume rocket attacks unless the Gaza blockade is lifted.
Gaza Strip Crisis: Israel Agrees to Extend 72-Hour Gaza Ceasefire
Israel agrees to extend the 72-hour ceasefire being observed with Hamas in Gaza.
Meet Africa's First Arab and Muslim Sumo Wrestler
Egyptian-born Abdelrahman Shaalan makes sumo wrestling history as 'Osunaarashi'.
Egypt Paying Back Foreign Oil Firms $6bn by 2017
Egypt says it will settle its debts to foreign oil companies by 2017
Egypt: John Kerry and Top Aides Frisked with Metal Detectors at Sisi's Presidential Palace
Unusual security screening takes place before US diplomatic visit to Egyptian President.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Clerics Sanction 'Anal Jihad' for Lonely Militants Fighting Far From Their Wives
Egypt's prominent Islamic cleric accuses Brotherhood of authorising 'anal jihad'.
Egypt: Seven Jailed for Life for Sexual Assault
Tahrir Square abusers convicted in landmark case for women's rights in the country.
Egypt Seals $10bn BP Natural Gas Deal
Alexandria gas fields could produce 20% of Egypt's daily gas needs in 2017.
Israel Warns 100,000 Gazans to Evacuate as it Steps Up Air Offensive
Israel to step up aerial offensive in Gaza Strip as Egypt-brokered ceasefire fails.
Gaza Crisis: Netanyahu Warns Hamas of Intensified Strikes if Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire Rejected
Hamas continue rocket launches after claims they were not contacted over ceasefire.
Israel Approves Egypt-Brokered Ceasefire But Fate of Truce Hinges on Hamas
Militant wing of Hamas earlier warned battle will 'intensify' rejecting Egypt's ceasefire initiative.
New President, Same Problems - Egypt's Tourists Stay Away
768,000 holiday-makers visited the country during May, down from 969,000 in the same month in 2013.
Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Mentuhotep II's Chapel Discovered Below City Streets
Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities and Heritage has stumbled upon an 11th Dynasty limestone chapel
John Kerry Arrives in Egypt with Tough Questions for New Regime
US Secretary of State lands in Egypt to discuss Iraq, Syria and imprisonment of journalists
Egyptian Court Confirms Muslim Brotherhood Death Sentences
Court upholds death sentences of 183 Muslim Brotherhood supporters including leader Mohammed Badie.
Egypt: Court Sentences 12 Muslim Brotherhood Supporters to Death
Supporters of deposed president Morsi receive death sentence in connection with shooting of police general last year
Egypt's President Sisi Swears in New Government
Ibrahim Mehleb leads Egypt's newly-installed government with a vow to revitalise the economy.
Egypt Keeps Spot in MSCI Index After Gulf Aid Injection
Egypt's Index had been earmarked for removal from the MSCI after shedding half of its foreign currency reserves.
Why Saudi Arabia is Meddling With Egypt
Saudi Arabia called for an international donor conference to boost Egypt's economy after ex-army man wins presidency
Egypt: Seven Arrested for Sexual Assault on Student at Tahrir Celebration
Police apprehend men who assaulted 19-year-old at event celebrating newly-elected president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Egypt Gears up for Al-Sisi's Inauguration amid Heavy Security
Former army chief Abdul Fattah al-Sisi to be sworn in as Egyptian president as security tightened across key places in capital Cairo.
Egypt Approves Decree on Sexual Assault
Decree issued by outgoing president Adly Mansour includes punishment up to five years in jail for sexual harassment
Egypt: Writer Karam Saber Sentenced to Five Years in Jail for Atheist Book
Book branded as atheist is collection of short stories about poor farmers in Egypt
Egypt's Al-Sisi Poised to Win Presidential Election
Preliminary results indicate former Egyptian army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is heading for landslide victory.
Egypt: Doctor to Stand Trial for FGM in Landmark Case Over Schoolgirl's Death
Raslan Fadl will stand trial for female genital mutilation on charges of killing 13-year-old Sohair al-Bata'a.
Egypt: Hosni Mubarak Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Former Egyptian President receives jail term for embezzlement while sons jailed on corruption charges.