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Egypt's Cafes: Society's Melting Pot
Added 1,099 Views / 0 LikesCafes in Egypt are more than just places to drink coffee or meet friends. It may be the only place where political leaders, artists, thieves and the homeless can be seen together. They serve as a melting pot of people with different lives.
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Will France Help To Combat Terrorism In Egypt?
Added 1,108 Views / 0 LikesFrench Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian began a two-day visit to Cairo on Saturday, just days after France delivered the first batch of 24 Rafale warplanes to Egypt, purchased in a multi-billion-euro deal. Yasser Hakim has more details on Le Drian's me
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Egypt Holds First Run For The New Suez Canal
Added 1,398 Views / 0 LikesEgypt has held its first trial run for the new Suez Canal. Egyptians are ecstatic about the the project, which will be officially inaugurated in August. Adel EL Mahrouky has more
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Egypt Temporarily Reopens Rafah Crossing With Gaza
Added 1,213 Views / 0 LikesEgypt Temporarily Reopens Rafah Crossing With Gaza
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1 officer, 3 soldiers killed in bomb blast in Egypt
Added 570 Views / 0 LikesAn Egyptian officer and three soldiers have been killed in a roadside bomb blast in the restive Sinai Peninsula. Three people were also wounded in the explosion near the border town of Rafah. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but authori
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At least 15 dead in Egypt after boat capsizes on Nile: interior ministry
Added 1,062 Views / 0 LikesAt least 15 dead in Egypt after boat capsizes on Nile: interior ministry
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Egypt Suez Canal: The Busiest Waterway Revamped With New Lane
Added 810 Views / 0 LikesEgypt is opening a new lane on one of its busiest waterway
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Factory Fire Kills 19 People In Egypt - Raw Video
Added 914 Views / 0 LikesFirefighters in a town east of Cairo, Egypt worked to put out a fire at a furniture factory Tuesday that killed 19 people and injured 22. It was not immediately clear what started the blaze.
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Fire At Furniture Factory In Egypt Kills 25 People
Added 721 Views / 0 LikesCairo: A powerful fire erupted in a factory near the Egyptian capital on Tuesday, killing 25 workers, the Health Ministry said. Twenty-four others sustained burns in the blaze in the town of Al Obur, in the city of Qaliubia north of Cairo, the ministry sa
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Libyans Protest Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi's Verdict
Added 1,343 Views / 0 LikesThe death sentence handed down to Saif Al Islam Gaddafi the son of the former Libyan president has caused a storm in Cairo. Hundreds of his supporters protested at the United Nations office in Cairo calling for its intervention. Analysts have warned of th
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Egypt Not Pleased With King Tut’s Travelling Replica Exhibition
Added 1,114 Views / 0 LikesEgyptian authorities are not pleased with the King Tut travelling exhibitions. Egyptian museum director Mahmoud Halwagy, says replicating exhibitions of King Tut is a violation of Egypt's copyrights on its antiquities. CCTV's Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
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Nubia: The Forgotten Kingdom
Added 1,264 Views / 0 LikesOnce a powerful, sprawling presence in Northern Africa, the ancient kingdom of Nubia now lies buried beneath mounds of red brick rubble in the Sudan. Forgotten by history and largely neglected by archaeology, its cities have lain buried for centuries, har
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Al Jazeera's Peter Greste: Egypt Trial Delay 'frustrating As Hell'
Added 734 Views / 0 LikesPeter Greste, one of three Al Jazeera journalists whose trial has been adjourned for a tenth time in Egypt, has spoken of his frustration at the repeated delays. Egyptian Baher Mohamed, Canadian Mohamed Fahmy and Australian Greste were found guilty in Jun
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Enforced Disappearances On The Rise In Egypt, Activists Say
Added 946 Views / 0 LikesThere has been a rise in the number of people going missing at the hand of the security services in Egypt, according to human rights activists in the country. One campaign group says that in two months it recorded 163 cases of "enforced disappearances", m
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How Powerful Is Egypt?
Added 1,195 Views / 0 LikesEgypt has a large population and strong military, but its government is unstable. So, we wanted to know, how powerful is Egypt? "For almost 30 centuries-from its unification around 3100 B.C. to its conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C.-ancient Egypt
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Egypt And Saudi Ties: Cairo Declaration To Boost Relationship
Added 430 Views / 0 LikesEgypt and Saudi Arabia are moving to strengthen ties in the face of ongoing crises in the Middle East. Saudi Prince Mohamed Bin Salman this week met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. CCTV's Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
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Lawyer Calls For UN-led Inquiry Into Alleged Human Rights Abuses In Egypt
Added 1,130 Views / 0 LikesA barrister is calling for a UN led inquiry into alleged human rights abuses in Egypt. It comes after a meeting in Switzerland to review the country's record for the first time since the 2011 ouster of long-time autocrat Hosni Mubarak. The United States a
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Egyptian PM Reopens The Sphinx For Visitors After Restoration
Added 1,261 Views / 0 LikesEgyptian Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab on Sunday reopened the Sphinx for visitors after three years of restoration works. The refurbishment of the Sphinx was part of a project to renovate and improve Egypt's famed Giza Pyramids and their surrounding areas
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Egyptian Investment Conference Helps Rebuild The Nation
Added 560 Views / 0 LikesEgypt says more than half the initial investment agreements proposed at the economic development conference in March have now been signed. The conference aims to bring prosperity and improved social services to Egypt. After years of economic turmoil, Egyp
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Blind Football Team Hopes To Represent Egypt In Cameroon
Added 578 Views / 0 LikesA blind football team in Egypt is hoping to get into the IBSA Blind Football African Championships. They are training hard to make sure they do. CCTV's Saddique Shaban reports
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Egypt's New Suez Canal To Bring Economic Relief
Added 691 Views / 0 LikesEgypt's new Suez Canal is set to be inaugurated on August 6th. The army led work on the 8 billion dollars canal 12 months ago. It is next to the existing, 145-year-old waterway. The project is seen as a symbol of national pride and a major chance to stimu
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Egypt Showcases Artifacts From The The Area Surrounding Suez Canal
Added 517 Views / 0 LikesIn Egypt, the Ministry of Antiquities has opened a new gallery in Cairo's Egyptian Museum showcasing ancient artefacts unearthed from the area surrounding the Suez Canal. The gallery opening comes days before the country unveils completion of its new $8 b
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China To Establish 50 Factories On New Suez Canal
Added 571 Views / 0 LikesThe Suez canal project will not only benefit Egypt. As CCTV's Yasser hakim reports the new canal will have a role in China's ambitious belt & road initiative.
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Egyptians Take To The Streets To Celebrate New Suez Canal
Added 568 Views / 0 LikesCCTV's Yasser Hakim reflects on how everyday Egyptians celebrated the launch of the new Suez Canal.
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Sweets Used To Spread Breast Cancer Awareness In Egypt
Added 473 Views / 0 LikesAn Egyptian based cancer campaign is hoping to raise funds and educate the masses about breast cancer and the importance of early diagnosis. The campaign is doing so in quite an interesting manner through the sale of sweets. Susan Mwongeli reports.
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'Al Mahroosa', The Significance Of Egypt’s Royal Yacht
Added 530 Views / 0 LikesDuring the launch of the new Suez Canal, Egyptian President boarded a royal yacht called Al Mahroosa. Mahroosa is the nickname used for Egypt . Yasser Hakim tells us the story behind Al Mahroosa and why was it used in the celebrations.
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Egypt's Plan To Cut Civil Service Numbers Met With Resistance
Added 556 Views / 0 LikesEgypt's labour unions are up in arms over a proposed law which aims to overhaul the civil service by not only cutting staff numbers, but also pegging promotions on performance evaluations, and not seniority. Unions, however, say the new law will cut their
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Egypt Seeks To Develop Polo Professionals
Added 561 Views / 0 LikesIn Egypt, polo used to be a popular sport among the elite society for centuries. It wasn't until the Egyptian 1952 Revolution that swept the king, that the sport faded away. In the 90s, the few who played game started once again. Our correspondent Adel EL
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Temperatures And Casualties Continue To Rise In Egypt
Added 533 Views / 0 LikesThe death toll from the heat wave in Egypt is continuing to climb. More than 40 people have died so far this week, and the hottest days may still be to come. CCTV's Yasser Hakim reports.
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Sinai Fishermen Struggle For A Decent Catch As Fish Diminish
Added 493 Views / 0 LikesEgypt's Red Sea is renowned for its breathtaking coral reefs and abundance of marine life but fishermen are struggling to make a decent catch and some estimate fish stocks have diminished by around 90% over the past 6 years. This could be a dire situation
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Blind Man Overcomes Barriers By Repairing Computers
Added 528 Views / 0 LikesA blind Egyptian man is proving sight is not a requirement for a successful career in the I.T. industry. As Andrew Thompson reports, Mohamed Ali, from a small village in Egypt's north Al Sharqia region, has overcome significant barriers and learnt to repa
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Mall In Cairo Showcases Syrian Culture
Added 545 Views / 0 LikesA shopping mall in Cairo has become an important symbol for Syrians in the country. It sells Syrian products, and has become known as Little Syria. CCTV's Adel EL Mahrouky reports.
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Egypt Sentences Three Al-Jazeera Journalists To Three Years In Prison
Added 446 Views / 0 LikesThe three year jail sentence slapped on three Al Jazeera journalists by an Egyptian court has elicited sharp criticism internationally. Their lawyers are now looking at the prospects of a Presidential pardon. Adel EL Mahrouky has more.
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Egypt Approves New Tough Anti-terrorism Laws
Added 541 Views / 0 LikesEgyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has approved stringent new counter-terrorism laws in the country - to fight a growing Islamist insurgency. ISIL affiliated militants have been a growing threat in Egypt in recent months. The laws establish special c
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Egypt Divided Over Impact Of New Anti-terrorism Law
Added 529 Views / 0 LikesNew counter-terrorism laws in Egypt have sparked mixed reactions across the country, days after President signed them into law. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi approved the stringent laws on Sunday to fight a growing Islamist insurgency. The laws
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Egypt Launches National Plan To Strengthen Communication Infrastructure
Added 444 Views / 0 LikesEgypt has launched a national plan to strengthen its communication infrastructure. The government has lowered internet prices to reach more households and is currently planning to introduce 4G mobile networks by 2016. But with such expansion efforts that
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At Least 29 Wounded In Car Bomb Near State Offices In Cairo
Added 465 Views / 0 LikesISIL militants have claimed responsibility for a car bombing in Cairo. At least 29 people were wounded in the attack in the Shubra al-Khaima district. The target appears to have been a nearby security building and courthouse. Witnesses say the explosion w
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Several Muslim Brotherhood Members Also Get Life In Prison For Murder
Added 386 Views / 0 LikesA court sentenced Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Badie and several other prominent Islamists to life in prison. They were charged with murder and inciting violence. Badie had faced several charges and has accumulated two death sentences and five senten
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Egypt Ship Makers Face Tough Political And Operating Environment
Added 532 Views / 0 LikesThe ship making business in Egypt is troubled after political instability in the Middle East and new government policies significantly hampered sales. Ship makers in Alexandria are now in the unenviable position of having to find other ways of making ends
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$3.5b Worth Of Gas Found Off Egypt's Coast
Added 559 Views / 0 LikesItalian oil company ENI has announced the latest discovery of a super giant gas field that could be one of the world's largest, off the Egyptian Mediterranean Coast. According to ENI, the field holds around 30 trillion cubic feet of gas. An equivalent of
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Egypt Parliamentary Elections Date Set For October
Added 575 Views / 0 LikesThe Egyptian Supreme Elections Committee has set 18th of October as the date for the first phase of the long awaited parliamentary elections.
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Egypt Plans To Move Its Capital Cairo To Suez
Added 619 Views / 0 LikesOne of the massive national projects that President Abdel Fattah El Sisi launched last March is the New Capital. Egypt is planning to move its government East of Cairo and bring it nearer to the developmental projects in Suez. The project includes speed t
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Egyptian President Al-Sisi Seeks Chinese Investment In Fiber Glass And Petrol
Added 510 Views / 0 LikesEgyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi is visiting Beijing this week with 30 heads of state to attend the V-Day parade on Thursday. Al-sisi delivered a speech to Chinese investors today, reassuring them that despite recent terrorist attacks on the Sinai
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Egypt School Girl Challenging Her Exam Results Making Headlines
Added 550 Views / 0 LikesAn Egyptian schoolgirl has turned into an anti-graft icon in Cairo. Mariam Malak, has become an unlikely symbol of the fight against corruption, after scoring the sum total of zero in her final exams. The 19-year-old, who has been a top student, is allegi
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Egyptian Museum Funded To Repair The Golden Mask Of King Tut
Added 522 Views / 0 LikesGermany has given Egypt a 50,000 euro grant to repair the Golden Mask of King Tut. Earlier this year the Egyptian Museum announced that a worker had accidently knocked out the Mask's braided beard. The iconic antiquity of ancient Egypt was poorly repaired
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Egypt Silent On Claims That It Sent Troops Into Yemen
Added 460 Views / 0 LikesEgypt's government is staying silent on claims that it's sent soldiers into Yemen. Reports on Wednesday said around 800 Egyptian troops had been deployed - to join an international offensive against Houthi rebels.
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Egypt Luring Investors Back Into The Country
Added 523 Views / 0 LikesEgypt is working hard to lure investments back to the country. Foreign investments have dropped by 90% since 2011. One setback is the judicial system. Its Slow and powerless infront of the complicated regulations and red tape. The country has signed contr
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Nearly 30 People Injured As Blast Targets Egypt's Police Building
Added 513 Views / 0 LikesEgyptian policemen stand guard in front of a damaged national security building after a blast in the district of Shubra El-Kheima, Qaliubiya Governorate, Egypt, Aug. 20, 2015.
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Egypt's Cabinet Resigns In Wake Of Corruption Saga
Added 409 Views / 0 LikesAfter holding an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb, President El Sisi has accepted the resignation of the entire cabinet. Earlier last week the minister for agriculture was arrested for accusations of corruption. Some reports indicated tha
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Egypt Prices Surge Over Subsidies Cut
Added 470 Views / 0 LikesEgypt's state-owned statistics agency, CAPMAS says that annual inflation for the country hit its slowest rate since March 2013. The statistics body recorded 7.9% in August compared to 8.38% in July. Yasser Hakim looks at what the impact has been on Egypti