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Hot-Air Balloon Crashes in Egypt, Killing At Least 18

Hot Air Balloon Explosion

A hot air balloon full of tourists exploded near the southern city Luxor just after dawn Tuesday, killing at least 18 people and injuring three in the latest blow to Egypt’s moribund tourism industry.

 

Egypt halts decision requiring visas before travel

Egypt halts decision requiring visas before travel

Egypt's government has frozen a decision requiring tourists and other visitors to apply for visas before arrival in the country, an Egyptian tourism official said Sunday.

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Egypt's tourist industry at standstill

The BBC's John Simpson has been to see the impact of the protests on traders near the Pyramids and the Sphinx and saw a very different side to the Egyptian unrest.

 

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