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EgyptAir MS804: Emergency signals detected by investigators in the Mediterranean
The signals sent from the emergency locator transmitter are different than the pings from black box recorders.
EgyptAir MS804: French and Italian firms enlisted to assist search for downed flight's black boxes
The two French companies were identified by Reuters as Deep Ocean Search and Alseamar.
EgyptAir MS804: Egyptian official dismisses report indicating explosion brought down flight
A report by The AP quoted an unnamed senior official who said body remains suggested an explosion had occurred.
EgyptAir MS804: Human remains from crash site indicate explosion aboard doomed flight
Egyptian forensics official says body parts bore marks consistent with an explosion.
Pope Francis meets grand imam of Egypt in Vatican
In their 30-minute meeting, the two religious heads are reported to have discussed the problems of violence and terrorism.
EgyptAir MS804: Flight 'did not swerve' claims Egyptian official
A senior Egyptian aviation official said there was no unusual movement before the Airbus A320 crashed.
EgyptAir MS804: First funeral held for air stewardess who died on fatal flight
The funeral for Yara Hani Tawfik took place in Cairo as investigators look for answers.
EgyptAir flight MS804: Only Briton on board missing flight had become father for second time in April
Geologist Richard Osman was on board the EgyptAir flight MS804 that reportedly crashed in the Mediterranean.
EgyptAir flight MS804: Airline retracts claim of wreckage found in the Mediterranean
Earlier statements said plane debris had been discovered near the Greek island of Karpathos.
Ancient burial sites reveal Egyptian and Nubian cultures merged after fall of New Kingdom Empire
During the 'New Kingdom', Egypt ruled northern Sudan, leading to Egyptian and Nubian communities merging.
EgyptAir MS804: Crash is the latest disaster for Egyptian aviation
Egypt's aviation industry has suffered a number of setbacks over the past year.
Search and rescue operation underway after EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo disappears from radar
30 Egyptians, 15 French and 1 Briton among passengers on flight MS804.
'Huge risk' weapons will fall into Isis hands as UK and US push to lift arms embargo in Libya
Country has become a hub for weapons and munitions smuggling across the region since 2011.
Egypt warns against Isis 'children's app' to teach Arabic alphabet with aid of guns, tanks and cannons
A leading Islamic authority warns against the smartphone app called 'Hurouf'
Egypt: 100 jailed in Cairo for protesting against transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia
Protesters see deal with Saudi Arabia on two islands as a sell-out.
Egypt fires: At least three killed and 90 injured as infernos rage across central Cairo
Some 60 fire engines battled the worst of the blazes for more than 24 hours before they were finally quelled.
King Tutankhamun's tomb: Experts remain divided over existence of hidden chambers
An international conference in Egypt has highlighted need for new tests on King Tut's tomb.
Egypt: Terrorists stop police vehicle and shoot 8 officers dead with automatic weapons
Gunmen stopped a police vehicle before opening fire on the officers south of Cairo.
Passover 2016: When is the Jewish holiday of Pesach and what is it all about?
The Jewish festival of Passover begins on Friday 22 April and lasts until Saturday the following week.
EgyptAir hijacker Seif al-Din Mustafa claims Cyprus asylum
EgyptAir hijacker fears he will be given a death sentence in Cairo and requests asylum in Cyprus.
Italy's Hacking Team loses licence to sell spy software outside of Europe
It is unclear why the Italian government has revoked Hacking Team's licence.
Satellite image shows Egypt's River Nile colored blood red
Social media users horrified after European Space Agency reveals River Nile satellite image as blood red.
Scans of Tutankhamun's tomb fail to reveal secret rooms or Queen Nefertiti's burial chamber
More research required to say if the Pharaoh's tomb hides secret burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti.
Egypt: Lionel Messi's boots donation seen as national insult to Egyptians
Lionel Messi sparks outrage in Egypt after donating football shoes on TV for charity auction.
EgyptAir hijack: Air stewardess also took selfie with phoney bomber
Second selfie emerges of a cabin crew member posing with hijacker Seif el-Din Mustafa.
EgyptAir hijack: Lions Trips travel firm exploits incident to sell flights
The company said: 'Book a flight from us...and maybe a hijacker will take you to Cyprus'.
EgyptAir hijack: Grinning Brit from Leeds has picture with Egyptian captor Seif Eldin Mustafa
Ben Innes was aboard the passenger jet when it was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus
Giulio Regeni murder: Egypt finds criminal gang who killed and tortured Cambridge student
Several people shot dead when police tried to arrest the criminal gang says the interior ministry.
800 ancient artefacts moved to Cairo for Grand Egyptian Museum
About 50,000 ancient artefacts, including a giant statue of Amenhotep, will be housed at the new museum.
BAE Systems, Airbus and Finmeccanica owned missile builder MBDA to increase staff count by 1,000
Middle Eastern nations have increased orders for MBDA's weapons for its French-built Rafale jet fighters.