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A visionary surgeon is opening the Middle East's largest heart center on a 35-acre campus near Cairo, where the most complex heart surgeries will be completely free for children and families who can't afford care. The facility will treat more than double the patients while training the next generation of African and Middle Eastern cardiac specialists.
After nearly three decades of heartbreak, Egypt qualified for the 2018 World Cup thanks to a last-minute penalty from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The moment united a nation that first made World Cup history back in 1934.
Three Ghanaian communities won their fight against a mining company accused of allowing illegal operations that threatened local water and land. The government revoked the company's license after investigations confirmed the violations.
Michael Girgis started playing piano just eight months ago, and now he's headed to Carnegie Hall. The four-year-old from Maryland will make history as the youngest pianist ever to perform at the legendary venue.
A groundbreaking French law is giving Egypt fresh hope to reclaim priceless artifacts like the Rosetta Stone and Nefertiti's bust after centuries in European museums. The January legislation makes it easier to return items taken during colonial times.