First British Tourists Leave Egypt, As Questions About Airline Crash Linger
British investigators tell the BBC that they "believe a bomb was put in the hold prior to take-off," the news agency reports.
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'Explosive Device' May Have Brought Down Russian Airliner, U.K. Says
Days after a Russian jet crashed in Egypt, killing 224 people, Britain has suspended its flights through the Sharm el-Sheikh airport, and cite a 'significant possibility' of a bomb on the plane.
Russian Passenger Plane Crashes In Sinai With 224 Aboard
After taking off in Egypt on a flight to St. Petersburg, Russia, the aircraft crashed in the Sinai Peninsula. Egyptian officials say there were no survivors.
How Tunisia's 'Quartet' Saved A Country From Civil War And Won The Nobel Peace Prize
Before the Quartet was formed, Tunisia seemed doomed to walk the same path of violence, retributions and political chaos that had wreaked havoc in Egypt.
Egypt's Morality Crackdown Targets Female Dancers
Activists say the government has stepped up prosecutions for alleged morality offenses. Hundreds of gay and transgender people have been targeted, and now the campaign has moved on to dancers.
Egyptian Leader Pardons Al Jazeera Journalists In Long-Running Case
Undoing a three-year prison sentence that had drawn protests from media groups, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has pardoned 100 people, including the two journalists.
Egyptian Police Mistakenly Kill 12 Tourists
Police pursuing terrorists in the desert accidentally fired on a group of tourists, some of whom were identified as Mexican nationals. The ministry of tourism said the group was in a restricted area.
Cairo Restores The Eclectic Glory Beneath Decades Of City Dust
Grime and gaudy shop signs obscure much of downtown Cairo's ornate and varied architecture. The city is undergoing a major wash to uncover that beauty, but at the cost of some residents' livelihoods.
Egypt's Prime Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
Ibrahim Mehleb has stepped down along with his Cabinet following a bribery scandal that has engulfed his government.
Al-Jazeera Journalists Sentenced In Egypt To 3 Years In Prison
The outcome in the closely watched trial shocked many observers. The Qatar-based network's acting secretary-general said the verdict was politically motivated and "defies logic and common sense."