Aswan, Egypt, is one of the world’s driest cities, where it hardly ever rains. Situated along the Nile River and home to more than 1.5 million people, it averages just 0.12 inches (3 millimeters) of ...

A rare storm in Egypt has sparked flash floods that killed at least three people and washed swarms of scorpions into people's homes. A rare storm in Egypt has sparked flash floods that killed at least ...

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The city of Aswan has been dealing with an influx of scorpions and snakes, thanks to a recent rash of heavy storms disturbing their hiding places. Three people are dead and hundreds are injured after ...

Three people are dead and hundreds are injured after inclement weather roused hordes of venomous scorpions out of their hiding places and into streets and homes. Vicious rain, dust storms, and snow in ...