Egyptian president pardons prominent activist after he spent years behind bars

The United Nations had repeatedly called for Alaa Abdel-Fattah's immediate release and called his detention arbitrary.

• Sep 22

Sad end in case of 3,000-year-old bracelet stolen from Cairo museum

Authorities in Egypt say a golden bracelet once owned by a king, that survived some 3,000 years, was stolen by a museum worker and then melted down.

• Sep 19

Pharaoh's 3,000-year-old gold bracelet goes missing from museum

The bracelet, described as a golden band adorned with "spherical lapis lazuli beads," belonged to King Amenemope, a pharaoh of Egypt's 21st Dynasty.

• Sep 17

Ethiopia to open $5B mega-dam despite concerns over Nile water supply

Ethiopia says the GERD hydroelectric dam will be a boon to the region, but Egypt and Sudan say it could threaten their "existential resources."

• Sep 8

U.K. embassy in Cairo closed amid spat over pro-Palestinian protests

Egypt's government has removed security barriers around the U.K. Embassy in Cairo amid a dispute over protest action directed at Egyptian diplomatic facilities in Europe.

• Sep 3

Photos show 2,000-year-old artifacts pulled from waters off Egypt's coast

Ancient statues, Roman coins and other artifacts from a sunken city were pulled from the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt Thursday.

• Aug 22

Rare 4,000-year-old Egyptian handprint discovered on a "soul house"

A handprint dating back 4,000 years has been found on a "soul house," a type of ancient Egyptian tomb offering, which will go on display in England this fall.

• Jul 28

Major cities could be underwater by 2050: report

In our Eye on Earth series, we explore a new report that shows many major coastal cities around the world could be underwater by 2050. Scientists from Climate Central say that means 300 million people would be waterlogged in 30 years. Climate Central chief meteorologist Bernadette Woods Placky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.

• Oct 30, 2019
• 03:41

King Tut's treasures, in America for the last time

At the California Science Center in Los Angeles, young and old alike are coming to marvel at the treasures of King Tutankhamun, still gleaming after more than 3,000 years. John Blackstone reports on the exhibit, which features many Tut artifacts that have never previously been displayed outside of Egypt – and which will never again be allowed outside the country.

• Jan 6, 2019
• 04:23

Sadat's Troubled Egypt

When Egypt's President Anwar el-Sadat, cut public subsidies for food staples, impoverished Egyptians took to the streets for two days of violent protests that left dozens dead. Mike Wallace interviews Sadat after the riots about Egypt's ailing economy -- and the country's uncertain future.

• Aug 7, 1977
• 14:49

Face to Face with the Ayatollah

Jan. 20 marks the 30th anniversary of the release of 52 American hostages in Iran. "60 Minutes Overtime" returns to the early weeks of the crisis with Mike Wallace's famous interview of the Ayatollah Khomeini. Why famous? Would you call him a lunatic to his face?

• Jan 20, 2011
• 15:01

The Coptic Christians of Egypt

The turmoil in Egypt has led to one of the worst persecutions of the country's Coptic Christians in the nearly 2,000-year history of the sect. Bob Simon reports from Egypt.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 13:27

Turmoil in Egypt has led to one of the worst persecutions of the country's Coptic Christians in their nearly 2,000-year history

Turmoil in Egypt has led to one of the worst persecutions of the country's Coptic Christians in their nearly 2,000-year history. Bob Simon reports.

• Jun 22, 2014
• 13:32

The interview Egypt's government doesn't want on TV

In an interview with 60 Minutes the Egyptian government later asked not be shown, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi denies estimates of 60,000 political prisoners in his country. See the full interview, Sunday, January 6 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

• Jan 3, 2019
• 01:06

How Egypt tried to kill a "60 Minutes" interview

Egyptian officials tried to stop "60 Minutes" from airing a tough interview with President Sisi. Producers tell the backstory.

• Jan 6, 2019
• 05:31

President El-Sisi: The interview Egypt didn't want aired

Abdel Fattah el-Sisi seized control of Egypt in the wake of an uprising against Mohamed Morsi's autocratic regime. Since then, Sisi's regime has imprisoned opponents and killed protesters. Scott Pelley reports.

• Jan 6, 2019
• 13:41

3 ancient tombs of prominent statesmen discovered in Egypt

The three sites date to the New Kingdom, which ranged from about 1550 to 1070 B.C.

• May 27

U.S. returns trove of rare smuggled artifacts to Egypt, officials say

The collection includes sarcophagus lids, a Greco-Roman portrait and fragments of what is believed to be a temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

• May 13

Trump tries to end conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza

Throughout the campaign, President Trump repeatedly said he could end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza with blazing speed. Despite that, the conflicts continue. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Apr 29
• 03:29

Tourist sub sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast, killing 6, officials say

Egyptian officials say a submarine tourist vessel with 45 passengers and 5 crew sank off the country's popular Red Sea coast, killing at least six people.

• Mar 27

Tourist submarine sinks in Egypt's coast

Six people died and nine were injured after a tourist submarine sank off Egypt's Red Sea coast, according to state media. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

• Mar 27
• 02:15

America's Mideast partners welcome Trump's U-turn on displacing Gazans

Along with Arab nations backing an alternative to Trump's "Riviera of the Mideast" proposal, Hamas also cautiously welcomed his sharp change in rhetoric.

• Mar 13

Doctors remove bullet from Gazan woman's head after 4 months of agony

Sarah al-Awady says an Israeli quadcopter shot her in the head, leaving a bullet lodged behind her eye for 4 excruciating months.

• Mar 12

U.S., Israel reject Gaza reconstruction plan backed by Arab nations

Egypt unveiled a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan with broad backing that would not displace Palestinians. The White House says it ignores reality.

• Mar 5

What we know about Egypt's Gaza proposal

Egypt is proposing a plan that would allow for Palestinians to stay in Gaza as it's rebuilt. This comes after President Trump touted a plan to remove millions from Gaza as the territory is revived. CBS News' Courtney Kealy reports.

• Mar 4
• 03:24

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