Outcry in Egypt as iconic Nile houseboats are destroyed
The last homes are being removed as part of what officials say is a plan to beautify the waterfront.
By Yolande Knell & Wael HusseinBBC News, Jerusalem & Cairo
For many locals and foreign tourists, the brightly painted wooden houseboats dotted along the River Nile are an iconic part of Cair… [+5758 chars]
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