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Pyramids under threat from recent burials
In Manshiet Dahshur, 35km south of Cairo, the villagers recently extended the boundaries of the cemetery. For Ahmed Rageb, a carpenter who buried his cousin in the annexe, it was a logical decision.
Gunbattles erupt in Port Said
The streets of Port Said were convulsed by gun battles as groups of civilians, some using Kalashnikov machineguns, launched attacks on police stations and an army club.
Anne Penketh: Role of women under scrutiny in new Islamist-ruled Egypt
Egypt used to be a place where you never gave a second thought to personal safety, writes Anne Penkith. Egyptians are hospitable, charming and honest - on the whole.
Cairo still rocked by protests two years on
On second anniversary of fall of Mubarak, Egyptians take to Tahrir Square over lack of progress.
Egypt's disputed charter headed toward approval
Vice president Mahmoud Mekki's resignation was announced with more than five hours to go of voting in the second and final phase of a referendum on a disputed, Islamist-backed constitution.
Egypt: Shisha - a social pipe dream
In Cairo, Kevin Pilley gets a taste for one of the Arab world's most evocative treats.
Escaping Syria's civil war
Former NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.
Irfan Yusuf: Protesters out of step with Koran
Irfan Yusuf says if Muslims took time to see just how bad the video is, they might realise it's not worth getting so upset about.
Trial by desert
Damien Grant battles officials keen to bide their time en route to Mount Sinai.