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British Airways halts flights to Cairo for at least seven days, citing security concerns. Lufthansa also halts all flights, although only for one day.
2019-07-20

German and Egyptian archaeologists uncover a humanoid statue with an approximate height of eight metres, believed to be of Ramesses II, at the former site of Heliopolis in northeast Cairo.
2017-03-9

An Egyptian court orders the release from prison of Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy in Cairo.
2015-02-13

At least 20 people are killed in Cairo as unidentified attackers unleash rocks, clubs, firebombs and shotguns on a protest near the Egyptian Ministry of Defence. Police and the military intervene after six hours.
2012-05-2

The Syrian military launches a new offensive against towns in the Idlib Governorate.
2012-02-27

At least 13 people are killed and as many as 900 injured as violent protests continue in Cairo's Tahrir Square against Egypt's ruling military government. Security forces attempt to disperse the crowds with tear gas and baton charges.
2011-11-20

The website of the Ministry of Defense of Syria is taken over by Anonymous.
2011-08-8

The overnight atmosphere among the crowds gathered in Cairo's Tahrir Square is tense with gunfire reported.
2011-01-31

NDP headquarters are set on fire in Cairo, with Al Jazeera footage showing the building ablaze.
2011-01-28