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Egypt’s government announces Thursday as official holiday for Christmas
Egypt

Egypt’s government announces Thursday as official holiday for Christmas

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a decision stating that Thursday will be an official paid holiday for workers in ministries,…
‘Christmas of our dreams’ turns to nightmare as Brazil floods level homes
World

‘Christmas of our dreams’ turns to nightmare as Brazil floods level homes

ITAMBE, Brazil, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Juliana Reis, a 37-year-old from the isolated Brazilian town of Itambe, was finally reuniting…
Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas with few pilgrims to bring cheer
World

Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas with few pilgrims to bring cheer

BETHLEHEM, Dec 25 (Reuters) – The bells of Bethlehem rang out under grey skies on Christmas morning across streets whose…
COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world
World

COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world

From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to London and Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second…
Hurghada receives 14 flights from Russia on Friday
Egypt

Hurghada receives 14 flights from Russia on Friday

Fourteen regular and charter flights arrived on Friday coming from Russia to Hurghada International Airport according to the operating schedules…
Cairo Opera Company to give two concerts for Christmas in December
Culture

Cairo Opera Company to give two concerts for Christmas in December

In time for the Christmas holidays, the Cairo Opera Company under the supervision of its artistic director Iman Mostafa, will…
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise less than expected; layoffs at lowest since 1993
World

U.S. weekly jobless claims rise less than expected; layoffs at lowest since 1993

WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last…
‘Unprecedented’ mail volume delays Christmas gifts
World

‘Unprecedented’ mail volume delays Christmas gifts

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Some who mailed holiday presents weeks early this year found they didn’t act early enough…
Virus magnifies the solitude for the elderly at Christmas
World

Virus magnifies the solitude for the elderly at Christmas

Rosa Otero prepares her dinner for another nightly meal in solitude. This pandemic Christmas Eve has turned what should be…
Photo: Mo Salah celebrates Christmas with his family
Egypt

Photo: Mo Salah celebrates Christmas with his family

Egyptian football player and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Friday posted photos with his family celebrating Christmas, CNN reported. Salah…
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