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In Egypt City Of Pharaonic Temples Reliant On Tourists, Balloon Crash Deepens Worries
The fiery crash of a sightseeing balloon that killed 19 tourists has cast a further pall over this city of ancient…
Us Embassy Closed Sunday For Kerry Visit To Cairo
US Secretary of State John Kerry is scheduled to visit Egypt on Sunday as part of his first diplomatic tour since…
Egypt Balloon Crash Probe Rules Out Criminal Activity
An initial probe into a hot air balloon crash that killed up to 19 tourists in Egypt has ruled out any criminal…
Govt Denies Intention To Rent, Sell Egypt’s Monuments
Egypt's government has no intention of renting or selling any of the country's monuments, the cabinet's official…
Egypt’s Budget Deficit Hit EGP 119.8 Bln At End-Jan
Egypt's budget deficit surged to EGP 119.8 billion (US$17.8 billion) at the end of last January, compared to EGP…
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Participates in “Friends of Syria”
The Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Kamel Amr, flew to Rome in order to take part in "Friend of…
Egyptian Court Throws Out Case Calling to End Peace with Israel
The Cairo Administrative Court ruled on Tuesday that it has no jurisdiction over a lawsuit demanding the…
Benedict XVI To Hold Final Papal Audience In Vatican
Crowds have begun gathering in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for the Pope's final general audience before his…
Deadly Balloon Crash Latest Blow To Egyptian Tourism
A hot-air balloon carrying tourists exploded over the southern Egyptian city of Luxor on Tuesday morning, killing…
Hong Kong Grapples With Aftermath Of Deadly Balloon Blast
Relatives of nine Hong Kong residents who were killed in a fatal balloon accident in Egypt were headed to Cairo…
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