Mada Masr editor-in-chief Lina Attalah is being tried on the charge of "publishing false news" and potentially faces imprisonment.
A deadly train collision in Egypt's al-Ayyat prompts demands for political accountability and rail upgrade reviews.
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A train collided with the rear of another train in Egypt, derailing several carriages, killing at least seven people and injuring more than 100, according to Egypt’s health ministry and the Egyptian National Railways Authority.
It is yet unclear what caused the accident but Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said an investigation is underway and will "hold accountable anyone who proves their negligence".
A collision outside Giza caused carriages to derail, with a massive emergency operation under way.
Former rivals in Libya are pushing for a unity government to end years of conflict.
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A series of controversies surrounding Hassan's marital life left a 'negative impact' on the team, Egyptian FA says.
For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.
Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised tensions not only in Europe, but also in Asia. Ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo would like more support from Washington, but as we hear, some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.And ancient Egyptian mummies were once used as medicine. But why? Chemists are trying to find out what it was in the mummification process that had medicinal properties.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Opinion & Editorial
El-Sisi’s announcement that he will not run for a fourth term may signal a new leadership arrangement.
Warnings of escalating clampdown on press freedom come after Cairo court convicts Attalah of managing an unlicensed website
World News
Editor Lina Attalah was freed once a $53,400 fine was paid, only to learn of a one-year sentence passed in her absence.
Technology
Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".
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Hundreds of tourists and locals gathered on Thursday morning to witness the rare celestial event where the golden rays of the sun penetrate the inner part of a 3,000-year-old temple in the southern...