EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Cairo, Egypt
The 15 May Bridge crosses over the Nile River in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: EPA-EFE/KHALED ELFIQI
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Sep
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Apr
UPDATE – 109 persons injured after train derails in Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) - A passenger train on Sunday derailed near Cairo injuring at least 109 people, local authorities said, in what is the latest in a series of rail mishaps…
03
Apr
Majestic Cairo parade as Egyptian mummies move museum
A grand parade will convey 22 ancient Egyptian royal mummies in specially designed capsules across the capital Cairo on Saturday to a new museum home where they can be displayed…
17
Jan
Egypt unveils 3000-year old coffins in latest archaeological discovery
Egypt has unveiled a significant new archaeological discovery at the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, including 54 wooden coffins, many of which can be traced back 3000 years to the…
24
Mar
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Cairo, Egypt
An aerial view shows new city of Madenty in Cairo, Egypt. Madenty is a suburb, aimed at becoming a complete city, in northeast Cairo Governorate, Egypt. It is south of…
11
Oct
UPDATED: Italian journalist held at Cairo airport
Francesca Borri, an Italian freelance journalist, was held at Cairo airport late on Thursday after arriving in Egypt on the flight from Italy, sources said on Friday. She was allowed…
22
Sep
Second night of rare protests in Egypt demand al-Sissi’s ouster
Egypt has seen a second night of clashes and dozens of arrests in rare demonstrations against President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. About 200 demonstrators took to the streets in the port…
05
Aug
Photo Story: Cairo’s explosion aftermath
Some photos taken by EPA's photographer Mohamed Hossam of the destruction in the Egyptian capital Cairo after the violent explosion on the night between Sunday and Monday. At least 19…
05
Aug
Cairo hit by deadly explosion
An explosion outside Egypt's National Cancer Institute (NCI) killed 17 people and injured 32, Egypt's health ministry said Monday. The ministry said the explosion was caused by a car driving against…
21
Jul
British Airways suspends flights to Egypt as a security precaution
The British government issued a travel warning for Egypt on Saturday citing a “heightened risk of terrorism against aviation,” as British Airways and German carrier Lufthansa suspended flights to Cairo…
17
Jun
Troubled times ahead for dogs in Egypt
The Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad has announced his ministry is ready to address the crisis of stray dogs. His comments came amid an uproar in Egypt about the…
15
Apr
Egyptian President Sisi meets Libyan commander Haftar in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday met in Cairo with Khalifa Haftar, the commander of eastern-based Libyan forces, the Libyan National Army (LNA), who are currently advancing on the…
28
Dec
Developing Story: Three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian guide killed, 10 others injured as tourist bus is hit by explosion near Cairo pyramids (Updated)
Three Vietnamese tourists and an Egyptian guide were killed and at least 10 others injured when a bomb blast hit their bus on Friday less than four km (2.5 miles)…
