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9:32am, 20th April, 2019

Egypt votes in referendum that could keep Sisi in power until 2030

Egyptians voted on Saturday in a three-day referendum on constitutional changes that could allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030 and boost the role of the powerful military.

Explainer: Egypt votes on changing its constitution

5:41am, 19th April, 2019

World

Explainer: Egypt votes on changing its constitution

Egypt holds a three-day referendum from Saturday on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030.

Egypt president meets Libyan commander Haftar in Cairo

8:07am, 14th April, 2019

World

Egypt president meets Libyan commander Haftar in Cairo

The president of Egypt met on Sunday in Cairo with the commander of eastern Libyan forces who is under international pressure to halt an advance on the capital Tripoli.

Exclusive: Egypt withdraws from U.S.-led anti-Iran security initiative - sources

6:32pm, 10th April, 2019

World

Exclusive: Egypt withdraws from U.S.-led anti-Iran security initiative - sources

Egypt has pulled out of the U.S. effort to forge an "Arab NATO" with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration's strategy to contain Iranian power.

Trump praises Egypt's Sisi despite concerns about human rights, Russian arms

7:19pm, 9th April, 2019

Politics

Trump praises Egypt's Sisi despite concerns about human rights, Russian arms

U.S. President Donald Trump praised his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, as a "great president" on Tuesday, even as a bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about Sisi's record on human rights, efforts to keep him in offic...

Trump to host Egypt's Sisi on April 9: White House

9:48am, 29th March, 2019

Politics

Trump to host Egypt's Sisi on April 9: White House

President Donald Trump will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at the White House on April 9 for talks on strengthening their strategic partnership and working on shared priorities in the Middle East, the White House said on Friday.

Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Egypt's pyramids

6:40pm, 15th March, 2019

Entertainment

Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Egypt's pyramids

Californian group Red Hot Chili Peppers played in front of Egypt's great pyramids of Giza on Friday, entertaining more than 10,000 people at the site and many more over a livestream link.

Egypt completes restoration of ancient Kom el-Shuqafa catacombs

12:54pm, 3rd March, 2019

Entertainment

Egypt completes restoration of ancient Kom el-Shuqafa catacombs

Egypt on Sunday completed a project to restore the catacombs of Kom el-Shuqafa in western Alexandria, which have been prone to groundwater leaks since they were discovered in the first decade of the 20th century.

Rami Malek's relatives in Egypt celebrate his Oscar victory

1:07pm, 25th February, 2019

Entertainment

Rami Malek's relatives in Egypt celebrate his Oscar victory

Rami Malek's relatives in Egypt huddled around a TV set at home as if cheering the national soccer team, but they were celebrating his first best actor Oscar for his role in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

"No deal in the desert," EU says of Brexit breakthrough in Egypt

9:06am, 22nd February, 2019

UK

"No deal in the desert," EU says of Brexit breakthrough in Egypt

There will be no decisive breakthrough on a Brexit deal when Britain's prime minister meets other EU leaders at a summit with their Arab peers in Egypt at the weekend, an EU official said on Friday.

6:27am, 22nd February, 2019

UK

'No deal in the desert,' EU says of Brexit breakthrough in Egypt

European Union leaders will not clinch a deal on Brexit during a summit with their Arab peers in Egypt scheduled for Sunday and Monday, an EU official said on Friday.

North Korea big opportunity if Trump summit goes well: Egypt's Sawiris

5:12am, 12th February, 2019

World

North Korea big opportunity if Trump summit goes well: Egypt's Sawiris

Egyptian billionaire businessman Naguib Sawiris said on Tuesday he sees opportunities for mining, telecoms and hotels in North Korea if a summit between its leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump later this month is successful.

Egypt and Ethiopia to discuss Nile dam dispute: PM

9:50am, 18th November, 2018

World

Egypt and Ethiopia to discuss Nile dam dispute: PM

Egypt said on Sunday it would hold talks with Ethiopia in the next two weeks to iron out differences over an Ethiopian dam on the River Nile that Cairo sees as a threat to its water supplies.

Egypt's Sisi orders review of law curbing NGOs

3:15pm, 6th November, 2018

World

Egypt's Sisi orders review of law curbing NGOs

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered on Tuesday a review of a law long criticized by human rights groups that restricts the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

Return to Egypt revives memories of desert battle for British veterans

4:37pm, 20th October, 2018

UK

Return to Egypt revives memories of desert battle for British veterans

For Bill Blackburn, the memories that returned were the flies, the thirst, and the power of the artillery barrage that opened the battle of El Alamein.

Lavrov says Russia keen to boost airline security with Egypt

10:37am, 13th October, 2018

World

Lavrov says Russia keen to boost airline security with Egypt

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Saturday that his country was eager to work with Egypt to boost airline security, three years after a bomb attack downed a Russian plane, killing more than 200 holidaymakers.

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump wraps up solo African tour in Egypt

6:16am, 6th October, 2018

World

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump wraps up solo African tour in Egypt

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Egypt from Kenya on Saturday as part of her first solo international trip, which has also taken her to Ghana and Malawi.

Egypt prosecutor says e-coli was factor in deaths of British tourists

11:58am, 12th September, 2018

UK

Egypt prosecutor says e-coli was factor in deaths of British tourists

Egypt's public prosecutor said on Wednesday that e-coli bacteria were a factor in the deaths of two British tourists in the Red Sea resort of Hurghada last month.

Israeli PM Netanyahu met Egypt's al-Sisi to discuss Gaza: Channel Ten News

2:09pm, 13th August, 2018

World

Israeli PM Netanyahu met Egypt's al-Sisi to discuss Gaza: Channel Ten News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a secret summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt in May to discuss a long-term ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Israel's Channel Ten News said on Monday.

U.N. award-winning photographer awaits verdict in Egypt terrorism trial

8:14am, 27th July, 2018

World

U.N. award-winning photographer awaits verdict in Egypt terrorism trial

The parents of an Egyptian photojournalist, whose case has been highlighted by UNESCO, hope their son will be cleared when his trial ends on Saturday, but fear he could be convicted on terrorism charges.

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Egypt votes in referendum that could keep Sisi in power until 2030

Explainer: Egypt votes on changing its constitution

Egypt president meets Libyan commander Haftar in Cairo

Exclusive: Egypt withdraws from U.S.-led anti-Iran security initiative - sources

Trump praises Egypt's Sisi despite concerns about human rights, Russian arms

Trump to host Egypt's Sisi on April 9: White House

Red Hot Chili Peppers rock Egypt's pyramids

Egypt completes restoration of ancient Kom el-Shuqafa catacombs

Rami Malek's relatives in Egypt celebrate his Oscar victory

"No deal in the desert," EU says of Brexit breakthrough in Egypt

'No deal in the desert,' EU says of Brexit breakthrough in Egypt

North Korea big opportunity if Trump summit goes well: Egypt's Sawiris

Egypt and Ethiopia to discuss Nile dam dispute: PM

Egypt's Sisi orders review of law curbing NGOs

Return to Egypt revives memories of desert battle for British veterans

Lavrov says Russia keen to boost airline security with Egypt

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump wraps up solo African tour in Egypt

Egypt prosecutor says e-coli was factor in deaths of British tourists

Israeli PM Netanyahu met Egypt's al-Sisi to discuss Gaza: Channel Ten News

U.N. award-winning photographer awaits verdict in Egypt terrorism trial

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