Egypt's cabinet has toughened a law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) - imposing jail terms of up to 20 years as part of efforts to stamp out the ancient practice.

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A new study reveals how ancient Egypt’s gold mining in Nubia fueled a profitable boom that powered the empire’s wealth.

The airline used its Cathay Secure solution to safely transport over 30 tonnes of cultural treasures from Shanghai.

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