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Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Thereby, Egypt is a transcontinental country, and is considered to be a major power in North Africa, Mediterranean Region, African continent, Nile Basin, Islamic World and the Red Sea.

Articles About Egypt

Egyptian factories, hit by subsidy cuts, highlight Cairo's fiscal dilemma

By Reuters UK

Hundreds of soot-stained factory chimneys dot the horizon in the industrial city of al-Saff, south of Cairo, but only a few spew black smoke. (12:35 am)

MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT, IMF, GDP, ELECTIONS, LIBYA, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Kerry visits Oman for arms deal signing, talks on Syria, Mideast

By Reuters

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry flies to Oman on Tuesday for Raytheon Co's <RTN.N> signing of an estimated $2.1 billion arms deal and to consult on Syria and Iran, U.S. officials said. (May 21)

MORE TOPICS: RUSSIA, LIBYA, TUNISIA

Smuggler delivering KFC through a Gazan underground tunnel
KFC Takeaway Meals Smuggled into Gaza Via Tunnels [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Demand is booming in Gaza for a new service smuggling Kentucky Fried Chicken over the border from Egypt, with deliveries taking about a day. (May 19)

MORE TOPICS: FACEBOOK, THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORK

Waterworld
Six-Year-Old London Girl Drowns at Egyptian Holiday Resort

By IBTimes UK

British girl Chloe Johnson drowned while on holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh, according to First Choice travel company. (May 18)

MORE TOPICS: FACEBOOK, LONDON

Ramy Rabia (R)
Chelsea and Manchester United Chase Egyptian Wonderkid - Report

By IBTimes UK

Chelsea and Manchester United have reportedly entered the race for Egyptian teenage sensation Ramy Rabia. (May 18)

MORE TOPICS: MANCHESTER UNITED

Step Pyramid
Ancient Egyptians Abandoned Pyramids ‘Because of Extreme Temperature Changes'

By IBTimes UK

Structural engineer Peter James says expansion and contraction of rocks caused demise of the pyramids. (May 17)

MORE TOPICS: EARTHQUAKE

Batman Arkham Origins Release Date Announced
Gaming News: City Interactive’s PS4 & Xbox 720 Next-Gen Game, Ghost of a Tale & Batman: Arkham Origins [TRAILER]

By IBTimes AU

Updates for City Interactive’s newest next-gen game, Ghost of a Tale, and Batman: Arkham Origins. (May 17)

Thomas Cook flags return to dividends after refinancing

By Reuters UK

Thomas Cook on Thursday unveiled a 1.6 billion pound ($2.4 billion) refinancing plan on Thursday designed to cut debt and enable it to resume paying dividends in the latest stage of a turnaround at the world's oldest travel firm. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: GERMANY, TUNISIA

Egypt judges suspend talks with Mursi over disputed reforms

By Reuters UK

Senior Egyptian judges halted talks with President Mohamed Mursi on judicial reforms on Wednesday after parliament decided to discuss the proposed laws despite presidential promises to seek consensus first. (May 16)

MORE TOPICS: IMF, ELECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

Coffin
Zimbabwe: Mourners Shocked as Dead Man Wakes up at Own Funeral

By IBTimes UK

Brighton Zanthe returns to life in nick of time just as last rites about to be performed on his body. (May 15)

MORE TOPICS: ZIMBABWE