Egypt
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Cat mummies found in 6,000-year-old tombs in Egypt
In Depth An ancient unopened tomb and rare mummified scarab beetles were also unearthed at the site south of Cairo
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How were the pyramids built?
Speed Read New discovery hints at much quicker construction process than previously thought
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Egypt forces kill 19 militants following religious attack
Speed Read Seven Coptic Christians killed in latest attack on religious minority
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From the Red Sea to the Nile: Soma Bay review
In Depth With five first-rate hotels, Egypt’s captivating east coast resort is leading the rebirth of the country’s tourism sector
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Why Egypt is building a new capital city to replace Cairo
Speed Read Government says nearly completed metropolis will be bigger and better - but is it a symbol of optimism or a cynical ploy?
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Man arrested for eating breakfast with woman in Saudi Arabia
Speed Read Egyptian hotel worker detained after ‘offensive’ video goes viral
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Thomas Cook evacuates holidaymakers from Egypt resort after British couple die
Speed Read Concerns about the raised level of illness among guests at the Red Sea coast hotel prompt tour operator to move them elsewhere
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World Cup group A: Uruguay finish top ahead of hosts Russia
Speed Read Group A final standings and results
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Mohamed Salah injury: Egypt star a major doubt for the World Cup
Speed Read Liverpool striker was taken off in the Champions League final loss to Real Madrid
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Africa’s space race intensifies
Speed Read Moon landings ‘still a long way off’ but Nigeria and South Africa leading the way in space technology
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Egypt to ban ‘fake’ weather reports
Speed Read Move comes amid growing crackdown on dissenting media
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Egypt prepares for ‘Putinesque’ presidential election
In Depth Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has just one challenger after other candidates were arrested or forced to drop out
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Why is Islamic State targeting Sufi Muslims?
In Depth Last week's bombing of a mosque in Egypt was the latest in a series of attacks against the mystical Sufis
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EgyptAir MS804: 'Traces of explosives' found on victims' bodies
Speed Read Officials warn against drawing conclusions on cause of crash that killed 66 people
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