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Iran supreme leader says he’d ‘welcome’ full diplomatic ties with Egypt; presidency websites hacked
Associated Press
Cairo relies on Saudi Arabia and other oil-rich Gulf Arab states for economic support.
Iran’s supreme leader said Monday he’d “welcome” the restoration of...
EgyptAir flight from Cairo blows tire during landing in Saudi Arabia
Cairo (AP) — An EgyptAir jetliner blew out a tire but made a safe landing at its destination early Sunday in Saudi Arabia, Egypt’s...
Egypt unveils recently discovered ancient workshops, tombs in Saqqara necropolis
Cairo (AP) — Egyptian antiquities authorities Saturday unveiled ancient workshops and tombs they say were discovered recently at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the...
Egypt’s female ‘prisoners of poverty’ struggle with stigma
Reuters
As many as 60% of the population of 104 million is estimated to be below or close to the poverty line.
Egyptian women facing jail...
Hong Kong-flagged vessel briefly runs aground in Egypt’s vital Suez Canal, later refloated
Cairo (AP) — A Hong Kong-flagged ship briefly ran aground Thursday in Egypt’s vital Suez Canal, though authorities said they were able to refloat...