Suez Canal Expansion Opened With Pomp And Ceremony
The $8.5 billion project includes a new 22-mile channel to allow two-way traffic and the deepening and widening of other parts of the canal to accommodate larger vessels.
Egypt
Egypt's Military Struggles To Quell Growing ISIS-Linked Insurgency
Egypt has intensified its military response against insurgents who've pledged allegiance to the so-called Islamic State. But some warn that the government's crackdown is creating more extremists.
A Muslim-Jewish Love Story On Egyptian TV Sends Sparks Flying
The soap opera features an Egyptian Muslim army officer in love with an Egyptian Jewish woman. It's airing daily during Ramadan and is proving both popular and controversial.
Hearing Postponed For Freelance Photographer Jailed In Egypt
Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid has been behind bars for 705 days without charge. He was arrested in 2013 while taking photos at a protest in Cairo.
Egypt Mourns Omar Sharif, Its Homegrown Cinema Star
The international film star, best known for Doctor Zhivago and Lawrence Of Arabia, represented a bygone era for many Egyptians — though not many could get to his funeral on Sunday.
Seeking Control Over Narrative, Egypt Puts Growing Pressure On Journalists
It's not easy being a journalist in Egypt. The government sometimes tries to control the words reporters use, and new legislation could carry fines or jail time for contradicting the state.
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Attack On Italian Consulate In Cairo
A group calling itself Islamic State in Egypt said it carried out the car-bomb attack that killed one person and caused serious damage to the diplomatic compound.
Millions Of Mummified Dogs Found In Ancient Egyptian Catacombs
Researchers have uncovered 8 million mummified animals dating back 2,500 years. Most are dogs. Archaeologist Salima Ikram says the huge number points to the likely existence of ancient puppy mills.
Militants Stage Series Of Deadly Attacks In Egypt's Sinai Peninsula
The early morning attacks on checkpoints were later claimed by the Sinai affiliate of the self-described Islamic State.
The Business Of Smuggling Migrants Across The Mediterranean
A family and a smuggler talk about how the smuggling market works on the Egyptian coast. It can run up to $5,000 a person, but kids go for free.