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Bus crash kills at least 21 in South Sinai

A bus crashed on a road in South Sinai on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people including some Jordanians, Egypt's health ministry said.

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Egypt

Egyptian police arrest man accused of brandishing knife in dispute over parking

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Egypt police deny drug allegation after kiosk dispute

Cairo officials complete permit backlog, close 12 unlicensed shops in drive-by inspections

Maghreb

Libya's rival leaders agree on electoral rules in bid to hold elections within two years

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Sudan & Horn of Africa

Aerial attack destroys WFP food convoy in South Kordofan

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Society

Tunisia's Court of Cassation to hear final appeal in opposition figures' case