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Egypt

An aerial view of Damietta on Egypt's Nile Delta. AFP

Gas tankers 'damaged' in fire at Egyptian port

Authorities say blaze under control but stay silent on reports of drone attack

El Sisi grants army-linked Future of Egypt Authority new powers to run economy

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Who vandalised Nasser's car? Scavenger is caught with Egyptian leader's Cadillac

From The Odyssey to Dune: Six Arab world heritage sites transformed by cinema

French minister condemns impact of 'ceasefire on paper' in Gaza

Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians lose food subsidies under eligibility reforms

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Egypt team receive heroes' welcome after record World Cup campaign

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