People Aren't Coming To See The Pyramids Or Snorkel In The Red Sea
The crash last week of an EgyptAir passenger plane flying from Paris to Cairo is not likely to help Egypt's battered tourism industry.
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Egypt Deploys A Submarine To Search For EgyptAir Flight Data Recorders
Egypt's president says the submarine is heading to the area where the plane went down on Thursday. He cautions that determining what caused the crash could take "a lot of time."
PHOTOS: Egyptian Military Releases First Images Of EgyptAir Plane Debris
The EgyptAir plane disappeared from radar over the Mediterranean early Thursday. It's still not clear what caused the plane to go down. Multiple reports indicate smoke was detected in the cabin.
'What Can You Say?' An Egyptian Man Mourns The Loss Of 4 Loved Ones
At mosques across Egypt, worshippers prayed on Friday for those killed when an EgyptAir plane plunged into the Mediterranean a day earlier. The cause of the crash still isn't known.
Air Disaster Adds To Egypt's Litany Of Woes
Egypt's government faces mounting criticism. There's an insurgency in the Sinai Peninsula. The tourist industry is in tatters. And now, add to that a second aviation disaster in just over six months.
Amid Crackdown, Egypt Sentences 152 People To Prison For Protesting
It's another sign that President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi will not tolerate dissent. Demonstrating without government permission is illegal in Egypt. The protests last month were small, but significant.
Why Is This Passover Different From Past Passovers?
That's not one of the four questions asked at the Seder, but it's a good question — and there's a timely answer.
A Crackdown In Egypt, Reflecting A Broader Trend In The Region
Egypt is investigating several prominent human rights groups. Similar moves are taking place in neighboring countries, dashing hopes of greater freedoms generated by the Arab uprisings.
EgyptAir Hijacking Standoff Ends With Arrest In Cyprus
Cypriot officials describe the suspected hijacker as "unstable." They say he wanted to speak to his Cyprus-based ex-wife, and later requested political asylum. All passengers and crew were released.
King Tut's Tomb May Have Hidden Spaces Containing Organic, Metallic Materials
Radar scans add weight to the claim that there are secret chambers in King Tut's tomb. One theory: This is the secret, final resting place of Queen Nefertiti.