The rising incidences of building collapse have become a disturbing trend. Many structures collapse at the construction stage, while some collapse when fully occupied, resulting in fatalities.

(Updates death toll) CAIRO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - The death toll from the collapse of a 12-storey residential building in Egypt's Mediterranean city of Alexandria rose to 26 on Thursday, security sources ...

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Dec 3 (Reuters) - At least six people died when an old four-storey building collapsed in the coastal city of Alexandria in northern Egypt, local officials said on Thursday.