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Introducing Egypt
The land that gave birth to the first great civilisation needs little introduction. The pyramids, the minarets, the Nile – the scope of Egypt is magnificent.
Visitors are surprised to discover that those legendary pyramids are merely the tip of the archaeological iceberg. Pharaonic nations, ancient Greeks, Romans, Christians and Arab dynasties have all played their part in fashioning Egypt’s embarrassment of architectural wealth.
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Latest headlines for Egypt
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Egypt arrests 25 in 'Suez plot'
9 July 2009 3:26PM
Egypt arrests 25 suspected militants with al-Qaeda links on suspicion of plotting attacks on ships in the Suez Canal, officials said.
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African view: Shipshape for Obama?
9 July 2009 6:50AM
In our series of weekly viewpoints from African journalists, Elizabeth Ohene, a former minister in Ghana, looks forward to US President Barack Obama's visit to Africa.
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Germany 'not silent' on stabbing
8 July 2009 4:07PM
Germany defends its response to the stabbing of a pregnant Egyptian, saying its leader will meet Egypt's president to discuss it.
