Video: Egypt's alabaster industry shattered

Among the casualties of Egypt's declining tourism are the alabaster sculptures that remain unsold on the shelves.

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How did Egypt benefit from Cairo Water Week?

The Egyptian government promoted through Cairo Water Week its concerns over water-related issues to international parties that attended this first-of-its kind event for Egypt.

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Egypt eyes moneymaking potential of e-waste

Egypt is one of Africa's biggest generators of e-waste, but the growing pollution problem also offers economic opportunities.

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Israeli intervention in Jerusalem provokes Coptic Christians

A recent run-in shines a spotlight on age-old disputes between Christian denominations in the Middle East.

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Egypt to bridge 4% of budget deficit through elections

Egypt’s National Elections Commission is set to impose a fine on Egyptians who did not take part in the March 2018 presidential elections.

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Why Hamas wants to distance itself from recent rocket launch

Although no Gaza faction claimed responsibility for the rocket that recently hit southern Israel, some Palestinians believe it was launched by Hamas or Islamic Jihad to deliver a message to Israel without getting Gaza dragged into a major confrontation.

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Congress calls out Pompeo over Egypt aid waiver

Democratic senators warned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that a recent US waiver to allow military aid to Egypt could be seen as an “endorsement” of human rights abuses.

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How Egypt tries putting off Gaza outburst

Egypt presented to Israel its latest compromise proposal for limiting Hamas demonstrations on the Gaza-Israel border, in exchange for Israel opening the crossing points for fuel and raw materials.

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Egypt-Russia partnership deal takes bilateral ties to new heights

Egypt and Russia's recently signed cooperation agreement is expected to restore political and economic relations between the two countries and build on longstanding ties.

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Egypt lays plans, tallies costs as rising seas threaten Nile River Delta

Cairo has accepted a funding grant for climate change preparation, but experts fear the threats posed by rising sea levels and increasingly turbulent weather will outpace Egypt's ability to adapt.

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Middle East pins Oscar hopes on young directors

From Lebanon to Egypt to Tunisia, regional countries' Academy Awards nominees for best foreign language film are mostly the works of young directors and center on the lives of young adults and children.

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Trump policies fire up evangelicals but divide Middle East Christians

The US president is highlighting Middle East policies championed by American Christians as he seeks to energize his evangelical base ahead of next month’s elections.

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