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- Libyan National Army jet shot down over Tripoli as Haftar visits Egypt
A warplane belonging to General Khalifa Haftar’s troops has been shot down by forces loyal to the UN-backed government, its military spokesperson has claimed. It comes as Haftar is visiting the Egyptian president in Cairo.Apr 14, 2019 18:55World News - WATCH: Egyptian archaeologists unveil 4,400yo tomb with spectacular paintingsEgyptian archaeologists have unveiled an incredibly detailed and decorative tomb in the Giza Governorate. The 4,400-year-old site belonged to a Fifth Dynasty nobleman called ‘Khuwy’.Apr 14, 2019 15:44World News
- Huge haul of mummified animals uncovered at 2,000yo Egyptian tomb (PHOTOS, VIDEO)A huge haul of mummified animals and birds have been unearthed at the 2,000-year-old burial site of an Egyptian couple near the ancient city of Akhmim.Apr 6, 2019 16:28World News
- Russia & Egypt seal $2 billion deal for supply of Su-35 fighter jetsCairo and Moscow have signed a $2 billion dollar contract for the purchase of more than 20 Russian Su-35 multi-role air-defense fighters and air-launched weapons.Mar 18, 2019 11:12Business News
- Egyptian Grand Imam brands polygamy an ‘injustice’A hugely influential Egyptian Imam has provoked controversy for describing polygamy as an “injustice” to women practiced by people who do not understand the Koran.Mar 3, 2019 10:04World News
- Harrowing footage shows scene of deadly fire after Egypt train crash (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)Video footage showing the horrifying scene of the Cairo train derailment that killed at least 25 and injured another 50 has emerged online.Feb 27, 2019 11:30World News
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