Sources: AP
The Japanese Meteorological Agency issues excessive heat warnings for 37 of the 47 prefectures amid heat waves where at least 59 people have died from heat stroke since April. 2024-08-3
Nine people are killed and 18 others injured after a microbus overturn in Minya, Egypt. 2022-08-12
Tokyo records the city's highest temperature since 1875 as a heat wave continues. Several people are hospitalized due to heatstroke. 2022-06-28
At least six people are killed by a building collapse in Cairo, Egypt. 2022-06-17
Eight soldiers are killed by ISIL during anti-terrorism operations in northern Sinai, Egypt. Eighty-nine ISIL militants are also killed. Arms and ammunitions are confiscated, while hundreds of explosive devices, some explosive belts, thirteen tunnel entrances and 200 arms-loaded vehicles are destroyed. 2021-07-31
After six days with temperatures over 40°C (104°F), Portugal officially has a heat wave. Temperatures have reached as high as 45°C in some places in Alentejo and Ribatejo.2013-07-8
The scheduled start date of the parliamentary elections Egypt is moved from April 29 to April 22. 2013-02-23
Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Tahrir Square against continuing military rule in Egypt. 2012-04-20
The G8 leaders agree to give US$20 billion in support of Tunisian and Egyptian reforms after the Arab Spring. 2011-05-27
The Red Crescent delays an aid shipment bound for Gaza after being told that Egypt would prevent it from using the internationally neutral Suez Canal. 2010-06-28