Mamdouh al-Damaty

Egypt’s ancient pyramids are a huge part of the country’s history, culture and economy. That’s why a government decision to give an important rehabilitation contract to a country with a bad track-record has invited so much scrutiny. The bad news is it seems critics fears are already coming true. Meanwhile, monkeys actually learn — and seem to want to learn — from watching video. Those stories and more in today’s Global Scan.