Egypt has opened a major expansion of the Suez Canal that President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has billed as an historic achievement needed to boost the country's ailing economy after years of unrest.
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A general view of the Suez Canal is seen from al-Salam "Peace" bridge on the Ismalia desert road before the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal, in Egypt, Aug. 6, 2015.
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In this picture provided by the office of the Egyptian Presidency, President el-Sissi smiles at a boy as he waves the national flag from a monarchy-era yacht that sailed to the venue of a ceremony for extension of the Suez Canal, 6 Aug. 2015.
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French President Francois Hollande waves as he arrives to the opening ceremony of the New Suez Canal, in Ismailia, Egypt, Aug. 6, 2015.
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Egyptian air force planes parade during the inauguration ceremony of the new section of the Suez Canal in Ismailia, Egypt, Aug. 6, 2015.