Egypt

Geologist Richard Osman was on board the EgyptAir flight MS804 that reportedly crashed in the Mediterranean.

Earlier statements said plane debris had been discovered near the Greek island of Karpathos.

During the 'New Kingdom', Egypt ruled northern Sudan, leading to Egyptian and Nubian communities merging.

Egypt's aviation industry has suffered a number of setbacks over the past year.

30 Egyptians, 15 French and 1 Briton among passengers on flight MS804.

Country has become a hub for weapons and munitions smuggling across the region since 2011.

A leading Islamic authority warns against the smartphone app called 'Hurouf'

Protesters see deal with Saudi Arabia on two islands as a sell-out.

Some 60 fire engines battled the worst of the blazes for more than 24 hours before they were finally quelled.

An international conference in Egypt has highlighted need for new tests on King Tut's tomb.

Gunmen stopped a police vehicle before opening fire on the officers south of Cairo.

The Jewish festival of Passover begins on Friday 22 April and lasts until Saturday the following week.

EgyptAir hijacker fears he will be given a death sentence in Cairo and requests asylum in Cyprus.

It is unclear why the Italian government has revoked Hacking Team's licence.

Social media users horrified after European Space Agency reveals River Nile satellite image as blood red.

More research required to say if the Pharaoh's tomb hides secret burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti.

Lionel Messi sparks outrage in Egypt after donating football shoes on TV for charity auction.

Second selfie emerges of a cabin crew member posing with hijacker Seif el-Din Mustafa.

The company said: 'Book a flight from us...and maybe a hijacker will take you to Cyprus'.

Ben Innes was aboard the passenger jet when it was hijacked and forced to land in Cyprus

Several people shot dead when police tried to arrest the criminal gang says the interior ministry.

About 50,000 ancient artefacts, including a giant statue of Amenhotep, will be housed at the new museum.

Middle Eastern nations have increased orders for MBDA's weapons for its French-built Rafale jet fighters.

Exclusive: Ahmed Gaddaf al-Dam says it's time for a comeback in Libya.

The plane managed to land safely with 71 passengers on board the flight.

Ahmed al-Zind was dismissed after he gave an interview saying he would arrest anyone – even 'a prophet'

The trainee pilot has not been prosecuted for a crime but his visa to attend flight school has been revoked

Critics say the show 'undermines Britain's claim to be promoting human rights'

Barakat is the most senior state official to die at the hands of insurgents since the 2013 coup.

The Egyptian government is becoming more guarded than some of the most conservative states in the region.