Cairo

Authorities planning to demolish historic graves in bid to ease traffic congestion

Government says nearly completed metropolis will be bigger and better - but is it a symbol of optimism or a cynical ploy?

Egypt starts three days of national mourning after Christians are targeted during Sunday mass

Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed freed on bail after spending more than a year in Egyptian jail

Fears of further violence as world leaders avoid calling army takeover a 'coup'