180 Jews return to Egypt for ceremony at ancient synagogue
Jews forced to leave in the 1950s and 60s attend ceremonies at ancient synagogue in Alexandria, following $4 million renovation by Egypt.
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Alexandria's restored synagogue heralds new chapter for Egypt's Jews
Egypt completes restoration of ancient Alexandria synagogue, allowing it to reopen.
Egypt reaffirms commitment to Alexandria synagogue
Egyptian government allocates more than $5 million toward the restoration of the ancient synagogue in Alexandria.
Dozens killed in train collision in Egypt
At least 37 killed as two trains collide outside Alexandria.
Israel thanks Egypt for restoring ancient synagogue
Israel thanks the Egyptian government for its decision to renovate the ancient synagogue in Alexandria.
Egypt approves plan to restore ancient Alexandria synagogue
Reports say the Egyptian government has approved a $22 million plan to restore 160-year-old Alexandria synagogue.
Egypt: Second church explosion in several hours
Church explosion kills two, wounds several others in Alexandria.
Israeli ambassador visits Alexandria synagogue
Israel's ambassador to Egypt tells of Alexandria's disappearing community and a rich heritage.
Egypt: Train Bomb Blast Kills 5 as Islamists Riot
A bomb blast in a train in Alexandria wounds five people, as Islamists mark the first anniversary of the ouster of Mohammed Morsi.
Egypt: 2 Killed in Clashes in Alexandria
Two killed in violent clashes between pro-Islamist protesters and police in Egypt's coastal city of Alexandria.
Five Dead in Clashes During Egypt Protests
Five people were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of Egypt's ousted president in Alexandria.
American Killed in Clashes in Egypt
Two people, including one American, were killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi in Alexandria.
Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel
Dozens of Islamist protesters gather at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, hold an anti-Israel demonstration.
Tens of Thousands Protest Against Morsi Power Grab
Egyptians in huge numbers take to the streets to protest President Morsi's decision to assume sweeping powers.
Protests Over Morsi's New 'Pharaoh' Powers
President Mohammed Morsi insists Egypt is on the path to "freedom and democracy", as protesters hold rallies over his sweeping powers.
No High Holiday Minyan for Alexandria Jews
For the first time, Egyptian Jews will have no minyan for prayers at Alexandria's Eliyahu HaNavi Synagogue during the High Holy Days.
Clinton Taunted, Accused of Helping Brotherhood
Clinton taunted by chants of "Monica, Monica" by tomato-throwing demonstrators in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria.
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