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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.

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.

Tourists killed in Egyptian bomb blast

Tourist bus near Giza Pyramids targeted in bomb attack.

A long labour by Giza's pyramids

After delays, Egypt's new mega-museum set to open in 2020.

Amazing discovery in Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists make exciting tomb discovery in Egypt.

Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb

Drawings in the tomb, which also contains 45 statues, are 'exceptionally well-preserved.'