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Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns
World

Second coronavirus death sparks fears, lockdown in Italian towns

Two deaths from the new coronavirus sparked fears throughout northern Italy on Saturday, as towns shuttered shops and schools to…
Ship captain arrested in probe of arms trafficking to Libya
Middle East

Ship captain arrested in probe of arms trafficking to Libya

ROME (AP) — Authorities in northern Italy arrested the captain of a Lebanese-flagged cargo ship on suspicion of international arms…
The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?
World

The global spread of the new coronavirus: Where is it?

The new coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of last year has now killed nearly 1,800 people…
Mansoura court turns down appeal to release activist Patrick George Zaki
Egypt

Mansoura court turns down appeal to release activist Patrick George Zaki

The Mansoura Appellate Court has turned down an appeal to release activist Patrick George Zaki on Saturday. A researcher with…
Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group
Middle East

Italy-Libya deal puts migrants in danger: rights group

CAIRO (AP) — Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday that Italy’s renewed support for the Libyan coast guard is putting…
Former Italian diplomat receives 15-year sentence for smuggling Egyptian artifacts
Archaeology

Former Italian diplomat receives 15-year sentence for smuggling Egyptian artifacts

The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday granted the former honorary consul for Italy, Ladislav Otakar Skakal, a 15-year-sentence in absentia…
EU to revamp anti-smuggler mission for UN Libya arms embargo
Middle East

EU to revamp anti-smuggler mission for UN Libya arms embargo

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries have agreed to “refocus” the mission of the bloc’s anti-migrant smuggler naval operation in…
‘Balletto di Milano’ to perform ‘Anna Karenina’ over three days at Cairo Opera House
Culture

‘Balletto di Milano’ to perform ‘Anna Karenina’ over three days at Cairo Opera House

Prominent Italian Ballet Troupe “Balletto di Milano” is set to stage the Cairo Opera house, performing “Anna Karenina” on January…
Egypt’s Sisi, Italian Prime Minister discuss developments in Regeni case
Egypt

Egypt’s Sisi, Italian Prime Minister discuss developments in Regeni case

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday received the Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte at the Etihadeya Presidential Palace in…
Over 15 million tourists to visit Egypt in 2020: WTO Economic Advisor
Travel

Over 15 million tourists to visit Egypt in 2020: WTO Economic Advisor

An economic adviser at the World Tourism Organization and member of the UN Economic Commission for Europe, Saeed al-Batouti announced…
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