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Egypt: 3,500-years old tomb in Luxor discovered

Egypt has announced the discovery in the southern city of Luxor of a pharaonic tomb belonging to a royal goldsmith who lived more than 3 500 years ago during the reign of the 18th dynasty.

Egypt: 24 Nubians arrested for illegal protest

Egypt's Aswan Court has ordered the continued detention of 24 Nubians for participating in an unauthorised protest three days earlier until September 13 when he is set to review the case.

Website of leading rights group blocked in Egypt

A leading Egyptian rights group says authorities have blocked its website in a "new attack" on free speech.

Egypt completes deal with Russia for nuclear plant

Russian media say Egypt has finalised a deal to build a nuclear power plant with funding from Moscow after nearly two years of negotiations.

2018 World Cup: Egypt in shock defeat to Uganda

Uganda moved to the top of Group E in Africa's 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Egypt. Tanzania-based forward Emmanuel Okwi scored the only goal of the game six minutes after half-time.

350 people placed on terrorism list in Egypt

Egypt has put the names of more than 350 people, including prominent Muslim Brotherhood figures, on its terrorism list.

Egypt: Female official detained over corruption

Egyptian authorities have detained the deputy governor of the country's second largest city, the most senior female official to be arrested over corruption charges.

Egypt cancels meeting with the U.S. after aid denial

Egypt called off a scheduled meeting between its foreign minister and top U.S. presidential adviser Jared Kushner on Wednesday after the United States decided to withhold millions of dollars in aid.

Egypt: Website of group supporting media blocked

Egypt has blocked internet access to the website of an international media watchdog that provides support for journalists and champions media freedoms.

Egypt begins bitcoin trading

Egypt's first bitcoin exchange will go live later this month, the founders of Bitcoin Egypt said, linking the Middle East's most populous country with a cryptocurrency that has surged in value in recent months.

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