Egypt
Britain has defended its decision to suspend flights
Britain has defended its decision to suspend flights from the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheik. Audio
Investigations continue into Russian plane crash
The Times Middle East reporter Bel Trew is in Cairo. Audio
UK says explosion might have brought down Russian airliner
The Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt on Saturday after taking off from the resort of Sharm al-Sheikh might have been brought down by an explosive device the British Government says. Audio
Egypt leads investigation into downed Russian jet
Egypt says there are no facts yet to prove that the Russian airliner that crashed in Egypt broke up in mid-air. Audio
Investigations continue into downed Russian plane
Investigations continue into what caused a Russian passenger jet to crash in Egypt. Audio
Kremlin not ruling out a terrorist attack on plane
The Russian airline whose plane crashed in Egypt's Sinai (SIN-eye) peninsula with the loss of two-hundred-and-twenty-four lives, says "an external influence" was the only possible reason for the… Audio
Day of mourning in Russia as families wait for answers
In Egypt, the search for bodies continues after a Russian plane with 224 people on board crashed over the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday. Audio
Russian plane crashed over the Sinai Peninsula
In Egypt, the search for bodies continues after a Russian plane with 224 people on board crashed over the Sinai Peninsula on Saturday. Audio
Mohammed Fahmy on his release from prison in Egypt
After a long campaign the Egyptian President finally included Mohammed Fahmy and his colleague Baher Mohamed in a pardon of 100 prisoners. Not included in the pardon is Australian journalist Peter… Audio
Jailed journalists released by Egyptian President
Two Al Jazeera journalists have been released from jail in Egypt. The journalists were among 100 people who received presidential pardons on the eve of the Muslim feast Eid Al-Adha. Kamahl Santa-maria… Audio
Egypt apologises for Mexican tourist deaths
Egypt has apologised after 12 people, including eight Mexican tourists, were mistakenly killed by security forces in an anti-terror operation. Audio
Confusion over the mistaken deaths of tourists in Egypt
Twelve tourists have been mistakenly killed by security forces in Egypt. Audio
Peter Greste on shock Egyptian court sentences
An Egyptian court sentenced three Al Jazeera TV journalists , including the Australian, Peter Greste, to three years in prison on Saturday for operating without a press license and broadcasting… Audio
Abducted Egyptian journalist claimed to have been beheaded
Croatia says it fears the worst after reports that Islamic state militants have killed a Croatian national working in Egypt. Audio
The world's busiest shipping canal gets an extension
An 8.5 billion dollar expansion of the world's busiest shipping canal, the Suez, has been officially opened in Egypt. Audio
'New Suez Canal' makes history for Egypt
Egypt is preparing to open a $US8.5 billion expansion of one of the world's greatest man-made sea routes.
The Best of Upbeat for 6 June 2015
In this week's episode: Eva speaks to choral conductor Karen Grylls, after Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam talks Rossini, opera and politics. Audio
Ashraf Sewailam: NZ Opera
Egyptian bass Ashraf Sewailam is back with NZ Opera, performing the role of Alidoro in the current production of Rossini's 'La Cenerentola'. Audio
Muslim women's rights, headscarves and hymens with Mona Eltahawy
Mona Eltahawy's essays on Egypt, women's rights and the Islamic world have been published in the Washington Post, The Guardian and the New York Times. In November 2011, Mona Eltahawy came to worldwide… Audio
NZ Mounted Rifle Brigade horses shipped to Egypt
A description of how NZ horses were shipped to Egypt to form the NZ Mounted Rifle Brigade which fought Turkish forces in Palestine. The Mounted Rifle Brigade could move very fast in the desert and… Audio
