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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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Food security fears stoked as exporters curb sales Global food security concerns are mounting as some governments contemplate restricting the flow of staple foods with around a fifth of the world’s population under lockdown to fight the widening.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published 2 days ago

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. View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago

Messages of support for health workers displayed on Egyptian pyramid Authorities in Egypt lit up the pyramids on Monday night in an expression of support for health workers battling the coronavirus outbreak. 'Stay home, Stay safe, Thank you to those keeping us safe',.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 week ago


Egypt's pyramids send a message to the world Egypt lit up its historical Giza Pyramids on Monday (March 30), sending a message in colourful lights on the stone-made structure telling people to stay home. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Equinox sunset aligns with Sphinx A former Egyptian antiquities minister has claimed that a recent image is shows that the Sphinx was built to align with the equinox. Credit: Reuters - 3D Animations (Next Me Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

Human Rights Watch: Children in Egypt tortured in detention In new report, Human Rights Watch claims Egyptian security forces tortured children as young as 12 in detention. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:29Published 2 weeks ago

'Dear world: How is the lockdown?' -Gaza Gazans living in the blockaded coastal enclave take to social media as the international community lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Soraya Ali reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:45Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus in Sudan: Food and medical supplies in short supply The government is preparing isolation centres near the border with Egypt where more than 100 cases have been reported. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:34Published 3 weeks ago

18 Americans With Coronavirus Linked To River Nile Cruise Ship The Egyptian cruise ship MS A'Sara is currently sitting in quarantine on the River Nile, as passengers and crew wait for coronavirus test results. So far, at least 12 of the ship's workers have tested.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published on March 11, 2020

Egyptian striker plays first match to qualify as oldest professional footballer RESENDING WITH FULL STORY VIDEO SHOWS: SEVENTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD EZZELDIN BAHADER PLAYING FIRST OF TWO MATCHES FOR THIRD-TIER CLUB OCTOBER 6 IN GIZA / SOUNDBITES BY BAHADER AND CLUB'S COACH AHMED ABDEL Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 02:28Published on March 8, 2020

Farmers fear impact of Nile River dam The failure of Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt to reach an agreement has farmers in Sudan worried as they rely on the dam for irrigation. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:09Published on March 6, 2020

Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam takes shape Ethiopia's controversial dam project in progress as talks with Egypt stumble yet again. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 03:20Published on February 28, 2020

Egypt holds military funeral for former leader Hosni Mubarak Mubarak was in power for about 30 years until being forced out during the 2011 revolution. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:28Published on February 26, 2020

Egypt holds funeral for former president Mubarak Egypt held a military funeral in Cairo on Wednesday to bury its former president Hosni Mubarak, who ruled for 30 years until he was ousted in a 2011 popular uprising against corruption. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:47Published on February 26, 2020

Egypt's Hosni Mubarak Dead At 91 Ousted Egyptian strongman Hosni Mubarak ruled his country with an iron fist for nearly three decades. Now, CNN reports Mubarak is dead at age 91. During his 29 years in power, Mubarak survived.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:35Published on February 26, 2020

How Egypt protests led to Mubarak's downfall To the tens of thousands of young Egyptians who rallied for 18 days of unprecedented street protests in Cairo's central Tahrir Square and elsewhere in 2011, Mubarak was a relic, a latter-day pharaoh. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 05:51Published on February 25, 2020

Mubarak, the 'Pharaoh' toppled by the Arab Spring, dies at 91 The Egyptian Presidency has announced three days of mourning starting Wednesday following death of the country's former President Hosni Mubarak, who has died at the age of 91. Adam Reed reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:26Published on February 25, 2020

Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak dies aged 91 Egyptian state TV has said the country’s former president Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at the age of 91. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published on February 25, 2020

Analysis: Egypt's Hosni Mubarak passes away Mubarak was born in a rural village in the Nile Delta in 1928. He left behind a complicated legacy as his rule was partly characterised by corruption, police brutality, political repression, and.. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 11:23Published on February 25, 2020

A look back on Mubarak's life Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's president for almost 30 years who stepped down after a popular revolution in 2011, has died. He was 91. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 20:44Published on February 25, 2020

Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak dies at 91 After suffering a long illness, former president dies after ruling the country from 1981 to 2011. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 04:46Published on February 25, 2020

Covid-19: The confirmed cases around the world Egypt has confirmed its first case of the Covid-19 virus. Here is a look at the total confirmed cases across the world. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:42Published on February 17, 2020

Briton detained in Egypt over 'pat on back' returns home A British father-of-four who was detained in Egypt accused of “patting” a male airport security guard on the back has returned home. Tony Camoccio, 51, arrived back on British soil on Sunday.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:24Published on February 16, 2020

Liverpool winger Sadio Mane and midfielder James Milner are back in contention for their game against Norwich Premier League leaders Liverpool could have winger Sadio Mane and midfielder James Milner back for Norwich game Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:43Published on February 14, 2020

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Israelis mark Passover, a celebration of freedom, in virtual isolation The Jewish Passover holiday typically draws crowds of Israelis outside to burn heaps of leavened bread, commemorating the Biblical exodus from slavery in Egypt. Reuters - Published 21 hours ago
Egypt to ban Ramadan gatherings to counter coronavirus Egypt will ban any public religious gatherings during the holy Muslim fasting month Ramadan starting in around two weeks to counter the spread of the new coronavirus, a government statement said on.. Reuters - Published 2 days ago
Coronavirus crisis spells trouble for many Egyptian breadwinners Squatting with other day labourers under a bridge in Cairo, 48-year-old Yasser Nagi says he has waited in vain for two weeks for work on a construction site so he can feed his family. Reuters - Published 2 days ago

Egypt reports 149 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily toll Egypt on Monday reported 149 new coronavirus cases, its highest daily toll since confirming the first infection in February. Reuters - Published 2 days ago
Twitter removes accounts linked to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, other countries Twitter took down thousands of accounts linked to Egypt, Honduras, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Serbia on Thursday for either taking directions from the governments or promoting pro-government content. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
Egypt's Sisi calls for boost of strategic food reserves during coronavirus outbreak Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has told the relevant authorities to boost strategic reserves of staple goods, a presidency spokesman said on Monday, as global concerns about food security rise.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago

Egypt's Sisi tells authorities to boost strategic food reserves Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has told the relevant authorities to boost strategic reserves of staple goods, a presidency spokesman said on Monday, as global concerns about food security rise.. Reuters - Published 1 week ago
Cairo, the city that never sleeps, shuts for coronavirus night-time curfew Egypt and its capital Cairo, a mega-city home to some 20 million people, shut down on Wednesday evening as authorities launched a night-time curfew to tackle the spread of the coronavirus. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
Egypt deep cleans pyramids site emptied of tourists Egypt began deep cleaning the area around the Giza pyramids on Wednesday as authorities work to disinfect tourist spots closed down by the coronavirus outbreak. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
EasyJet despicable over Egypt rescue flights, Bristol couple says A Bristol couple were among up to 150 people stranded in Egypt amid coronavirus flights confusion. BBC News - Published 2 weeks ago

Egypt declares two-week curfew to counter coronavirus Egypt has declared a curfew from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for two weeks starting on Wednesday to counter the spread of coronavirus and those who violate the measure will be penalised under the country's.. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
Egypt's coronavirus cases rise by 33 to 327, four new deaths Egypt has recorded 33 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said on Sunday, raising its total number to 327. Reuters - Published 2 weeks ago
Egypt detains women who called for prisoner release amid coronavirus, lawyer says Three of the four women detained by Egyptian security forces after demonstrating in central Cairo for the release of prisoners they said may be at risk from the coronavirus were released late on.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Egypt to shut all cafes, malls, sports clubs in evenings until March 31 Egypt said on Thursday it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and nightclubs from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. local time every night until March 31, strengthening measures introduced to prevent.. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Egypt's reported coronavirus cases increase to 210 Egypt has reported 14 new coronavirus cases, the health ministry said on Wednesday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases up to 210. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Egypt reports two deaths and 40 new cases of coronavirus to a total of 166 - ministry Egypt reported on Monday two more deaths because of coronavirus, bringing the total of coronavirus related deaths in the country to four, the health ministry said in a statement. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago
Egypt to halt flights from Thursday to stem spread of coronavirus Egypt will halt all air traffic at its airports from Thursday until March 31 to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Monday. Reuters - Published 3 weeks ago	Egypt shuts schools, universities for two weeks as virus cases increase Egypt said it will close schools and universities for two weeks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as the number of cases rises, reaching 110 on Saturday with two deaths. Reuters - Published on March 14, 2020
Egypt reports 13 new cases of coronavirus, bringing total to 93 Egypt reported on Friday 13 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total of cases detected in the country to 93, the health ministry said in a statement. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020	Egypt says nearly 20 killed in freak bad weather Nearly 20 people have been killed in some of the worst storms to hit Egypt in decades, the country's prime minister said in a statement on Friday. Reuters - Published on March 13, 2020
Sudan stops visas and flights for eight countries including Egypt over coronavirus: statement Sudan stopped visa issuances and flight services to eight countries including neighbor Egypt and Italy over fears of the coronavirus outbreak, a government statement said on Thursday. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020	Greece reports first coronavirus death, a 66-year-old man Greece reported its first fatality from a coronavirus infection on Thursday, a 66-year-old man who had returned from a religious pilgrimage to Israel and Egypt at the end of February. Reuters - Published on March 12, 2020
Egypt jails prominent political figure for a year over 'false news' An Egyptian court sentenced one of the leading activists of the 2011 "Arab Spring" uprising to a one-year prison term on Wednesday after convicting him of spreading false news, a judicial source and a.. Reuters - Published on March 11, 2020	Lebanon records first death from coronavirus Lebanon recorded its first death from coronavirus on Tuesday, and local broadcasters said the patient had been in quarantine after returning from Egypt. Reuters - Published on March 10, 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends travel to and from nine countries including UAE, Bahrain and Egypt Saudi Arabia suspended travel to nine countries for its citizens and residents amid coronavirus fears and suspended the entry of people from those countries or anyone who has been there in the past 14.. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020	Egypt reports first coronavirus fatality as German tourist dies Egypt reported its first fatality from coronavirus on Sunday, with the health ministry saying a 60-year-old German tourist, who had arrived in the country seven days ago and was taken to hospital in.. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020
Egypt tries to protect tourism after coronavirus outbreak on cruise ship Egypt is rushing to protect its important tourism sector and reassure travelers it is safe to visit after an outbreak of the coronavirus on a cruise ship on the River Nile. Reuters - Published on March 8, 2020	Bahrain asks people arriving from four countries to self-quarantine: tweet Bahrain has called on people who have traveled to Lebanon, Egypt, Italy or South Korea to self-quarantine for two weeks from the day of their arrival, the Health Ministry said in a tweet on Saturday. Reuters - Published on March 7, 2020
Egypt confirms 33 new cases of coronavirus on Nile cruise ship Egypt confirmed on Saturday 33 new cases of coronavirus on a cruise ship on the River Nile that officials said the previous day had been struck by the virus, the health minister said. Reuters - Published on March 7, 2020	Kuwait suspends flights to and from seven countries over coronavirus: tweet Kuwait suspended on Saturday all flights to and from Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Bangladesh, Philippines, India, and Sri-Lanka for a week starting on Saturday, Kuwait's civil aviation directorate said in a.. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020
Twelve asymptomatic coronavirus cases registered on Nile cruise ship Twelve asymptomatic cases of the coronavirus have been registered on board a Nile cruise ship, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Egypt's health ministry said on Friday. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020	Coronavirus cases rise to 45 in Greece after group trip to Israel, Egypt Greece has confirmed 14 new cases of coronavirus infection, health authorities said on Friday, bringing the total in the country to 45. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020
Egypt registers 12 new coronavirus cases on Nile cruise ship - state TV Egypt's health ministry said it registered 12 people carrying the coronavirus on a Nile cruise ship heading to the southern city of Luxor from Aswan, state television reported on Friday. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020	Twelve coronavirus cases on Egypt cruise ship are all asymptomatic: WHO, health ministry Twelve new cases of coronavirus registered on a Nile cruise ship are all asymptomatic, the health ministry and World Health Organization said in a joint statement on Friday. Reuters - Published on March 6, 2020
Greek coronavirus cases triple after people linked to pilgrim test positive Greece said on Wednesday that 21 people linked to man who had tested positive for coronavirus after they all visited Israel and Egypt had themselves become infected. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020	Greek coronavirus cases jump, 21 new cases: Health Ministry Greece confirmed 21 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, detected among travelers who had recently returned from a pilgrimage to religious sites in Israel and Egypt, the health ministry said. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020
Egypt registers first coronavirus case in an Egyptian national returning from Europe Egypt registered the first coronavirus case in an Egyptian national who had returned from Serbia via France, a joint statement from the health ministry and the World Health Organization said on.. Reuters - Published on March 5, 2020