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How French linguist Champollion unlocked the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt

Two centuries ago this week, French linguist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had cracked the code of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system that had puzzled scholars for centuries. RFI tells the story of a breakthrough that revolutionised human understanding of one of the world’s oldest civilisations.

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Key US lawmaker calls to pause millions of dollars in aid to Egypt

Top Democrat on House foreign policy panel calls for withholding US assistance over Cairo’s human rights record.

Al Jazeera

Menendez's indictment means a new Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman and policy reviews

The new chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee says he's considering policy changes toward Egypt, Turkey and other countries as he took over the powerful leadership of the panel

The Independent UK

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Emirati and Egyptian central banks agree to currency swap deal

Deal allows the two central banks to exchange up to five billion Emirati dirhams and 42 billion Egyptian pounds.

Al Jazeera

US aid to Egypt under new scrutiny after Menendez indictment - Roll Call

An indictment accuses Sen. Bob Menendez of receiving bribes and using his position from 2018 to 2022 to benefit the Egyptian government.

Roll Call

Australian halal firm quiet on US senator bribe charges

A company responsible for halal certification of goods exported from Australia to Egypt has retained the role despite being ensnared in a US bribery scheme.

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Chuck Schumer says he is ‘disturbed’ by Bob Menendez bribery charges

Senate majority leader says fellow Democrat has fallen ‘way short’ of senatorial standards but stops short of calling for resignation

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US Senator Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to corruption charges

Menendez, who is accused of accepting bribes to advance Egyptian government interests, faces growing calls to resign.

Al Jazeera

Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital

CITY GUIDES: Exploding with history and culture, Cairo is somewhere that delights all the senses – destination expert Tamara Davison lifts the lid on the best things to do in this wonderful Egyptian city

The Independent UK

Egypt aims to double the number of tourists to reach 30 million by 2028, tourism minister says

Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa says they are seeking to double the number of tourists in the next five years, to reach 30 million visitors by 2028

The Independent UK

Egyptian businessman accused of bribing Bob Menendez is arrested flying into JFK airport

New Jersey resident, originally from Egypt, pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit bribery and conspiracy to commit honest services fraud at arraignment and was released on $5m bond

The Independent UK

Egypt, gold bars and $15k in a parking lot: The sprawling allegations of corruption facing Robert Menendez

The powerful chair of the Senate’s foreign relations committee is accused of a years-long bribery scheme trading political favours for cash, gold, a Mercedes-Benz and other gifts, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

Sen. Bob Menendez will appear in court in his bribery case as he rejects calls to resign

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is due in court to answer to federal charges alleging the Democrat used his powerful post to secretly advance Egyptian interests and carry out other favors for New Jersey businessmen in exchange for bribes of cash and gold bars

The Independent UK

In Egypt, rights group says 73 supporters of challenger in December presidential election arrested

A rights group says Egyptian authorities have detained at least 73 people campaigning for a challenger to incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi in the December election

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The best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

Here are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues, from Madeira to Morocco

The Independent UK

A senator, his wife, halal certifiers and New Jersey real estate: A who’s who guide to the Bob Menendez case

Bob Menendez is accused of taking bribes in exchange for gold, cash, a Mercedes and other gifts

Roll Call

Menendez expects to win ‘biggest fight yet,’ defends seized cash - Roll Call

Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., denounced colleagues urging his resignation Monday, and said he'd fight to be exonerated.

Al Jazeera

US Senator Menendez says he will be exonerated in bribery indictment

Bob Menendez faces calls to step down amid allegations he took bribes, used influence on behalf of Egyptian government.

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Egypt sets a presidential election for December with el-Sissi likely to stay in power until 2030

Egypt says it will hold a presidential election over three days in December with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi highly likely to prolong his stay in power until 2030

The Guardian - US

Bob Menendez says money found in police search was for personal use – as it happened

Democratic senator says he has withdrawn cash over 30 years and expects to be exonerated of corruption charges

The Independent UK

Latest talks between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt over mega dam on the Nile end without breakthrough

The latest talks over the mega dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary have broken up without an agreement

The Guardian - UK

US urged to withhold military aid to Egypt in wake of Bob Menendez charges

Senator Menendez was indicted on a set of explosive charges of corruptly aiding the government in Cairo

Al Jazeera

What countries have normalised relations with Iran after Saudi detente?

Tehran seems on track to restore relations with more countries after a groundbreaking agreement with Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Leading Egyptian opposition presidential candidate targeted by spyware

Security researchers, including from Google, believe the Egyptian government is behind the attacks.

The Independent UK

Leading Egyptian opposition politician targeted with spyware, researchers find

Security researchers say a leading Egyptian opposition politician was targeted with Predator spyware after announcing a president bid

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