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The tunnel began east of the city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip, crossed into Israel some 180 metres, then continued into Egypt for an unspecified length, with no exit point detected. (Photo: AP)

Israel destroys tunnel under Gaza 'intended for attacks'

Israeli military spokesman said tunnel belonged to Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and was intended for attacks as...

14 Jan 2018 2:55 PM IST

The thirteen-year-old boy from Egypt solved 230 complex arithmetic problems in a mere eight minutes to win the coveted prize. (Facebook/ IMA Education Group)

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Egyptian boy dubbed 'smartest child in the world'

A boy from Egypt has been dubbed the smartest child in the world after winning first place at a global competition.

3 Jan 2018 6:29 PM IST

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Egypt uncovers ancient necropolis south of Cairo

Egypt's relics are a draw for foreign visitors.

25 Feb 2018 2:24 PM IST

The Great Pyramid of Giza was constructed about 4,500 years ago, under the orders of Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Secret behind perfect alignment of Egypt's Pyramids decoded

For over a century, researchers have proposed different methods used by the ancient Egyptians to align the pyramids.

20 Feb 2018 5:59 PM IST

The introduction of honeybee hives is a common strategy encouraged by charities and NGOs to supplement livelihoods in rural regions. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Alien honeybees could cause plant extinction: study

Alien honeybees are artificially introduced into the environment for research purposes.

13 Feb 2018 1:47 PM IST

Wall paintings inside a 4,400-year-old tomb near the pyramids outside Cairo, Egypt. Egypts Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking official known as Hetpet during the 5th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. The tomb includes wall paintings depicting Hetpet observing different hunting and fishing scenes. (Photo: AP)

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4,400-year-old tomb discovered outside Cairo in Egypt

Egypt's Antiquities Ministry announced the discovery Saturday and said the tomb likely belonged to a high-ranking...

3 Feb 2018 9:10 PM IST

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Egypt uncovers mummy burial site near Great Pyramids

Hundreds of small stone statues, jars, and vessels used in the mummification process were all found inside the burial...

15 July 2018 11:34 AM IST

Egypt boasts of quite some marvels. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

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New archaeological developments in Egypt

Egypt discovers archaeological industrial zone in Luxor's 'Valley of the Monkeys'.

14 Oct 2019 2:12 PM IST

The team also discovered a tomb in Luxors East Valley, also known as the Valley of Kings. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

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Egypt unveils new archaeological sites in Luxor

Egypt discovers archaeological industrial zone in Luxor's 'Valley of the Monkeys'.

11 Oct 2019 2:20 PM IST

The artefact was looted and illegally sold. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

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Ancient priest's coffin returns to Egypt

Egypt gets back looted gold coffin displayed in New York.

2 Oct 2019 12:58 PM IST

A road crash in Egypt killed six people, including tourists from India and Malaysia, and injured at least 24 others Saturday, security and medical sources said. (Representational Image)

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Indian killed in bus accident in Egypt, 16 tourists were on board

At least 24 others were injured and some left in serious condition, a medical source said without giving further...

29 Dec 2019 11:21 AM IST

$The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says coral reefs are among \the most beautiful, biologically diverse and delicate ecosystems in the world. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Rebound tourism threatens Egypt's fragile marine ecosystem

Egypt's rebounding tourism poses threat to the delicate Red Sea corals.

30 April 2019 9:08 AM IST