Salafists execute Italian activist in Gaza

Jim Kouri 2 years ago Region: Israel

"Salafist jihadists are extremist Sunnis who believe they are the only true interpreters of the Koran. They are beginning to concern counterterrorism experts since Salafists are gaining more and more power in Egypt followi... more

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US New Alliance with Care Press Release

Heidi Rockwell 4 years ago Region: India

USAID Provides $3.7 Million in New Alliance with CARE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2008 Press Office: 202-712-4320 Public Information: 202-712-4810 www.usaid.gov WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Agency for Interna... more

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Why Do Egyptians Get Divorced

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: Egypt

This question has been circulating a lot in many unrelated circles nowadays. Statistics show that 75,000 Egyptian couples got divorced in 2006/2007. Wandering Scarab is trying to provide us with some answer... more

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The Egyptian Ministry of "Hisbah" - Fact or Fiction?

Marwa Rakha 4 years ago Region: Egypt

This word "hisbah" has been popping up a lot in my face lately and it is usually associated with three things: 1) Saudi Arabia 2) The Muslim Brothers 3) An Egyptian intellectual, writer, artist, or thinker. Islam Q&A defi... more

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Egypt: Welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: Egypt

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins Monday, has a distinct flavour in Egypt, where the streets are decorated for the occasion. One blogger takes us to the heart of action and paints the festivities. Egypti... more

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West Asia running on different clocks at Ramdan

Ysk P 4 years ago Region: Egypt

The start of the holy month of Ramndan next week is causing clock confusion in the Middle Easts. Egypt and the palestians are falling to reduce daylight hours for Muslims fasting until sunset in swetering summer temperat... more

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Ancient Egyptian Boat to be excavated by Archaeologists

Sensation 4 years ago Region: Egypt

  Archeologists are going to excavate fragments of an ancient Egyptian wooden boat earthed in an underground chamber next to Giza's Great Pyramid.This 4500 old vessel is the sister ship of a similar boat excavated fr... more

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Egyptian Cotton Sheets: Made From Blood, Sweat, and Child Labor

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Egypt

There are many that use cotton sheets for their beds. Have one ever thought about where such cotton sheets have come from? There are a good number of cotton sheets that come imported from Egypt. But, has one ever thought a... more

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Sarkozy Spends Holidays In Egypt With New Girlfriend

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Egypt

The paparazzi were kept at bay while both Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni arrived in Egypt. The two of them were seen holding hands with each other as they got off the plane and headed towards the luxury hotel in Luxor, Eg... more

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Nile Ferry Sinking Kills Sixteen

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Egypt

The accident which caused the ferry to sink took place near the Egyptian town of Miniya which is 160 miles south of Cairo. A minibus fell off the ferry and into the water. Most of the passengers on board were returning hom... more

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