Egypt's pyramids get deep clean during tourist lock out
Egypt has decided to give its ancient wonders a deep clean.
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Egypt's female lion tamers show the men how to do it
New York Times: Six women dominate the field of lion taming in Egypt.
Taranaki's first two coronavirus cases recently returned from Egypt
The man and woman are believed to be employees of methanol maker Methanex.
New coronavirus cluster linked to Nile River cruise ship
Twelve new coronavirus cases in Egypt among workers on a Nile River cruise.
Senior army officer cries at court martial: 'I loved my wife'
Lieutenant Colonel Justin Putze is giving evidence in his own court martial today.
Senior army officer accused of relationship with subordinate
Senior army officer has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted in 2011 uprising, dies at 91
Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.
First up, last to bed: Tales from a former Contiki tour leader
Every day explorers recount their best travel memories to Elisabeth Easther.
For thousands of years, Egypt controlled the Nile. A new dam threatens that
New York Times: "Egypt wouldn't exist without the Nile."
Emojis meet hieroglyphs: If King Tut could text
New York Times: The complicated relationship between hieroglyphs of antiquity and emoji,
Wadi Rum, a blockbuster worthy adventure
As far back as "Lawrence of Arabia", filmmakers have flocked to this site.
'Most important discovery in years': Ancient Egyptian coffins unearthed
Egypt has made its most significant archaeological discovery in over a century.
Return of the mummy: New York Met returns stolen coffin
The priest had lain undisturbed for two millennia before being stolen in 2011.
Egypt teen on trial for killing bus driver who allegedly raped her ignites debate
Shortly after her arrest, the teenager was required to undergo a virginity test.
Mosque attack: City's imams reflect on tumultuous six months
They spoke to the Herald two days after the attack. Six months on, we catch up again.
Photo sparks conspiracy: 'Steve Jobs hiding in Egypt after faking death'
"This guy looks too much like Steve Jobs to be so random".
'Heightened risk of terrorism' sees Cairo flights cancelled
What does BA know about the security situation in Cairo that we don't?
British Airways suspends flights to Cairo over security scare
Multiple airlines suspend flights in and out of Cairo.
Egypt opens two ancient pyramids for first time since 1960s
Two of its oldest pyramids are located about 40km south of the capital Cairo.
Secret chamber found inside famous tomb may solve mystery
Egyptologists are on the verge of solving one of history's biggest mysteries.
Death of Mohammed Morsi: Egypt's brief change that couldn't last
New York Times: Many hoped his election would make a definitive break with autocracy.
Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in court
Morsi had just addressed the court, warning he had 'many secrets' he could reveal.
Frank Greenall: Merit in pyramid scheme
Underpinning a mammoth workforce was an equally mammoth support industry.
Parliament marks Ramadan in shadow of Chch terror attack
Great food and hearty laughter ends Islamic day of fasting.
Was King Tut a fraud? New evidence points to a female pharaoh who ruled before him
Why do King Tut's famous golden statues have breasts?
Horrific treatment of horses and camels in Egypt revealed
PETA shows camels and horses being "horrifically abused" at a top tourist destination.
Honouring the dead: Osama Adnan Yousef Abukwaik
Osama Abu Kwaik had fallen in love with life in New Zealand.
'He died among his best friends': Father remembered by daughter
Hussein Moustafa leaves behind a wife and three children after the tragic shootings.
Ranulph Fiennes: The World's Greatest Explorer
Action man Ranulph Fiennes, 74, can't take things easy as he heads back into the desert.
Christchurch terror attack: Faces of the fallen
These are the faces, and stories, of 50 people killed in a terrorist attack on March 15.
Fight between conductors triggered train crash that killed 25 people
Conductor had left his car to fight with another man whose railcar was blocking his.
Train explodes after hitting barrier in Cairo, at least 25 killed
Death toll expected to rise after speeding train hit barrier and burst into flames.
Egypt says its security forces killed 40 militants
Egypt releases series of images purportedly depicting militants killed in the raids.