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Massive Statue of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Found in City Slum - National Geographic Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:22:44 GMT

National Geographic

Massive Statue of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Found in City Slum National Geographic A quartzite colossus possibly of Ramses II and limestone bust of Seti II are seen after they were discovered at the ancient Heliopolis archaeological site in Matareya area in Cairo, Egypt on March 9, 2017. The statues were found in parts in the ... Archaeologists in Egypt discover massive statue in Cairo slumLos Angeles Times Stunning Statue Discovered in Egyptian Mud Pit May Depict Ramses IIHistory Egypt archaeologists discover massive statue in Cairo slumThe Denver Post The Verge -The Independent -Reuters -The Guardian all 109 news articles »

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Giant Catfish Fossil Found in Egyptian Desert - National Geographic Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:32:37 GMT

National Geographic

Giant Catfish Fossil Found in Egyptian Desert National Geographic A new species of ancient animal plucked from the sands of Egypt is offering insight into the evolution of one of the most recognizable aquatic groups on Earth: the humble catfish. Unearthed in Wadi Al-Hitan, a dramatic, forbidding desert southwest of ... and more »

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Egypt says 2 security officers killed, 4 wounded in Sinai - Times Colonist Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:42:00 GMT

Anadolu Agency

Egypt says 2 security officers killed, 4 wounded in Sinai Times Colonist EL-ARISH, Egypt — Islamic militants detonated a roadside bomb in Egypt's northern Sinai, killing two officers and wounding four in the latest attack in the restive peninsula, the Interior Ministry and security officials said Friday. The explosion took ... Roadside bomb kills 2 police officers in Egypt's SinaiAnadolu Agency Egyptian security officers killed in Sinai explosionThe New Arab all 16 news articles »

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Egypt-Fatah tensions come to a head at Cairo airport - Al-Monitor Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:11:24 GMT

Al-Monitor

Egypt-Fatah tensions come to a head at Cairo airport Al-Monitor Egypt made an unprecedented move on Feb. 27 and denied entry to Palestinian politician Jibril Rajoub. Egyptian authorities stopped Rajoub, a high-level member of Fatah's Central Committee, just as he arrived at Cairo International Airport. Rajoub was ...

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Can new mobile app help solve Egypt's environmental problems? - Al-Monitor Fri, 10 Mar 2017 20:03:06 GMT

Al-Monitor

Can new mobile app help solve Egypt's environmental problems? Al-Monitor CAIRO — Dr. WEEE is a company that recycles electronic waste using a mobile app for e-waste collection. On March 1, Egyptian entrepreneur Essam Hashem launched the app, which could substantially raise awareness of electronic waste in Egypt.

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Egypt's religious institutions to offer couples premarital sex ed - Al-Monitor Fri, 10 Mar 2017 19:05:50 GMT

Al-Monitor

Egypt's religious institutions to offer couples premarital sex ed Al-Monitor CAIRO — Egypt's Dar al-Ifta announced on Feb. 12 its new marriage preparation program for would-be couples and single people. The program, from the government institution in charge of issuing fatwas and offering courses on social issues, aims to ...

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Is quest to increase Egypt's presidential terms really altruistic? - Al-Monitor Sat, 11 Mar 2017 01:22:08 GMT

Al-Monitor

Is quest to increase Egypt's presidential terms really altruistic? Al-Monitor Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi speaks during a news conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel (unseen) at the El-Thadiya presidential palace in Cairo, March 2, 2017. (photo by REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh) ... and more »

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Egypt's economy shows signs of life - The Economist Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:31:40 GMT

The Economist

Egypt's economy shows signs of life The Economist AT TIMES last year it looked as if Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's authoritarian president, was losing his grip. Faced with a faltering economy, he told Egyptians that they needed to sacrifice—by not eating or sleeping, if necessary. Perhaps they could ... Egypt's Inflation Surges to 30% But Monthly Price Gains EaseBloomberg all 13 news articles »

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'He is a moron': An Egyptian archaeologist was unimpressed with Lionel Messi's reaction to the pyramids - Washington Post Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:19:51 GMT

Washington Post

'He is a moron': An Egyptian archaeologist was unimpressed with Lionel Messi's reaction to the pyramids Washington Post Celebrity archaeologist Zahi Hawass angered a whole slew of soccer fans this week when he reportedly called Barcelona star Lionel Messi “a moron” for showing what Hawass saw as little interest in ancient Egypt during a tour of the Giza pyramids last ... Lionel Messi 'Moron' Insult Denied by Former Egyptian Minister of AntiquitiesBleacher Report Egypt's best known archaeologist called Messi an idiot - ABC NewsABC News Egypt's top archaeologist called Lionel Messi an idiotBusiness Insider Daily Herald -Remezcla (blog) -Austin American-Statesman all 31 news articles »

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Archaeologists uncover ancient Egyptian temple to discover dozens of lion headed war goddesses 'warding off evil' - The Sun Thu, 09 Mar 2017 10:57:00 GMT

The Sun

Archaeologists uncover ancient Egyptian temple to discover dozens of lion headed war goddesses 'warding off evil' The Sun ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered 66 statues of an Egyptian war goddess believed to have been warding off evil from Amenhotep III's temple. Amenhotep III's reign, believed to have been between 1386 to 1349 BC, is regarded as the peak of Egypt's ... Statues of Egyptian goddess found near LuxorSky News Australia all 7 news articles »