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 Invites Elon Musk to Discover the Truth About the Pyramids The tech tycoon recently said he thinks aliens built the Egyptian pyramids. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published 14 hours ago

Qatar Airways seeks $5bn compensation from blockading quartet Airline launches international arbitration against Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt for 2017 airspace ban. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:09Published 2 weeks ago

Qatar Airways sues four countries over air blockade The airline is seeking five billion dollars in compensation from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:59Published 2 weeks ago

The politics behind the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Ethiopia says heavy rain has begun filling its controversial Blue Nile dam as the government continues to negotiate with its neighbours, Egypt and Sudan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:11Published 2 weeks ago

Libyans fear the unknown as Egypt, Turkey ramp up war in Sirte There are increasing fears that Egypt's plans to deploy troops abroad could escalate the conflict in neighbouring Libya. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:28Published 2 weeks ago

Ethiopia begins filling reservoirs of Nile mega-dam Egypt and Sudan had requested the Grand Renaissance Dam not be filled until an agreement is reached. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 09:39Published 3 weeks ago

ICJ backs Qatar in air blockade row with neighbours The International Court of Justice rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE over an air blockade. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:36Published 3 weeks ago

UN's top court backs Qatar in air blockade row with neighbours The International Court of Justice rejects appeal by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over an air blockade. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 12:01Published 3 weeks ago

Egypt reopens pyramids after coronavirus shutdown They were reopened for the first time in more than three months. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on July 3, 2020

Egypt, Ethiopia discuss Nile dam dispute at UN Security Council The UN Security Council holds a virtual session on Ethiopia's controversial dam project, which has caused a bitter dispute with Egypt and Sudan. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:44Published on June 30, 2020

Russian Couple Build Replica Giza Pyramid in Their Backyard A Russian couple have built a replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza in their garden. The structure is 19 times smaller than the original in Egypt, but still impressive in size, with each side.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:48Published on June 29, 2020

A little taste of Egypt in a Russian village St Petersburg family erect replica of Great Pyramid of Giza in their backyard.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published on June 28, 2020

Arab League calls for Libya ceasefire, peace talks Emergency meeting of the bloc initiated by Egypt was rejected by Libya's internationally recognised government. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:46Published on June 24, 2020

Egypt's el-Sisi orders army to be ready for missions abroad President el-Sisi's remarks come as he toured an airbase amid tensions over Turkey's increasing army presence in Libya. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published on June 23, 2020

Egypt calls on UN to intervene after impasse in Nile dam talks Egypt appeals for UN Security Council help on Ethiopia's Nile dam after latest round of talks ended without a deal. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:15Published on June 23, 2020

Klopp reveals Liverpool duo Salah and Robertson in contention to face Palace Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to return to the starting line-up to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday. The Egypt international was an unused substitute for Sunday’s goalless Merseyside.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published on June 23, 2020

Mohamed Salah in profile As Liverpool's Egyptian forward turns 28 we take a look at some of his career highlights. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:53Published on June 14, 2020

Libya's GNA forces press ahead after failed truce offer by Egypt Libya's east-based parliament speaker Aguila Saleh arrives in Moscow for talks as government forces push towards Sirte. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:12Published on June 9, 2020

Haftar proposed Libya ceasefire, says Egypt's el-Sisi Egypt president calls on UN to invite Libya's rival administrations for talks after GNA's military advances. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:13Published on June 7, 2020

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Egypt tells Elon Musk its pyramids were not built by aliens Egypt invited the billionaire to visit, after he appeared to tweet support for conspiracy theorists. BBC News - Published 4 days ago
Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Nile dam dispute: Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan agree to resume talks The Grand Renaissance Dam reservoir has been a source of huge diplomatic tension for almost a decade. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

River Nile dam: Sudan blasts 'unilateral' move as Ethiopia dam fills As talks fail with Ethiopia, Sudan says water levels drop downstream and Egypt demands "clarification". BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
River Nile dam: Filling operation begins - Ethiopia Officials confirm satellite images showing water levels rising - despite failed talks with Egypt and Sudan. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago
Egypt desperate to revive coronavirus-hit tourism industry The pandemic brought Egypt's tourism industry to a virtual halt, affecting millions of livelihoods. BBC News - Published 3 weeks ago

Nile Dam row: Egypt and Ethiopia generate heat but no power Egypt sees the dam as an existential threat, while Ethiopia sees it as an existential necessity. BBC News - Published on July 9, 2020
Tutankhamun’s last tour: Behind the mask Why the global exhibition of one of Egypt’s greatest icons may actually be illegal. BBC News - Published on July 8, 2020
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
FGM: Egyptian father 'used coronavirus lie to trick daughters' into procedure The girls were cut after their father said they were receiving a coronavirus "vaccine", officials say. BBC News - Published on June 5, 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
Coronavirus: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics' deaths A union says the health ministry bears "full responsibility" for doctors' deaths from Covid-19. BBC News - Published on May 26, 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	Hisham Selim, famed Egyptian actor, praised over transgender son When a famed Egyptian actor revealed his daughter had transitioned, the reaction was unconventional. BBC News - Published on May 10, 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
Egypt says jailed filmmaker who mocked Sisi died from alcohol poisoning Shady Habash, whose video mocked the president, "mistook hand sanitiser for water", prosecutors say. BBC News - Published on May 6, 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
Tennis match-fixing: Egyptian Youssef Hossam banned for match-fixing Egypt's Youssef Hossam, the world number 820, is banned for life after being found guilty of match-fixing offences BBC News - Published on May 4, 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

Egypt

Country spanning Northern Africa and Western Asia

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