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‘Waste Free AUC’ environmental campaign aims to achieve waste-free living in Egypt
June 4, 2019
‘Waste Free AUC’ environmental campaign aims to achieve waste-free living in Egypt
Like many other countries around the globe, Egypt has been in a constant battle with waste. However, a crucial part…
Surprise! The world’s oldest mummies are not in Egypt
May 3, 2019
Surprise! The world’s oldest mummies are not in Egypt
Arica, Chile (CNN) — The first humans known to have mummified their dead did so in a rather improbable spot:…
Photos: Alexandria Opera House: A unique architectural heritage embodying the glory of the theater
April 30, 2019
Photos: Alexandria Opera House: A unique architectural heritage embodying the glory of the theater
“One of the most outstanding buildings in Lower Egypt and one of Alexandria’s architectural treasures,” said archaeologist Ahmed Abdel Fattah describing…
Afghan women fear gains could be bargained away in talks
April 28, 2019
Afghan women fear gains could be bargained away in talks
HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on…
Artist pays homage to Queen Nefertiti in exhibition empowering women
April 20, 2019
Artist pays homage to Queen Nefertiti in exhibition empowering women
Egyptian artist Hossam Dirar has opened up a new exhibition centered around Queen Nefertiti in Zamalek, aiming to honor not…
“Go Clean”: Door-to-door initiative incentivizes recycling
April 15, 2019
“Go Clean”: Door-to-door initiative incentivizes recycling
The “Go Clean” recycling company, established two years ago, has just launched a door-to-door initiative through which the company directly…
Game of Thrones: Interesting facts about the most popular series in the world
April 15, 2019
Game of Thrones: Interesting facts about the most popular series in the world
The final season of the most popular series in the world, “Game of Thrones”, premiered last night with millions around…
Syria’s Assad: Last man standing amid new Arab uprisings
April 13, 2019
Syria’s Assad: Last man standing amid new Arab uprisings
BEIRUT (AP) — It’s Arab Spring, season II, and he’s one of the few holdovers. The last man standing among…
Refugees in Egypt struggle to live as economic hardships deepen
April 12, 2019
Refugees in Egypt struggle to live as economic hardships deepen
CAIRO (Reuters) – Syrian refugee Ahmad al-Khatib and his 16-year-old son both work as tuk-tuk drivers in Cairo, but it…
A mother’s 11-day hunger strike: seeking justice for her child killed by bullet
April 10, 2019
A mother’s 11-day hunger strike: seeking justice for her child killed by bullet
Activist Marwa Kenawy, mother of 13-year-old Youssef Al Araby killed by a stray bullet in the head, began a hunger…