Egypt to unveil Suez Canal extension in hope of a new era

In this July 29, 2015, file photo, a laborer stands as a bulldozer works on a new section of the Suez canal during a media tour in Ismailia, Egypt. Egypt on Thursday, Aug. 6, will unveil a major extension of the Suez Canal, a mega-project that has emerged as a cornerstone of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi’s efforts to restore national pride and revive the economy after years of unrest. AP/Nariman El-Mofty, File