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A Strong Egypt is a Strong Arab World

SOURCE: GULF NEWS After the instability wrought by the Arab Spring, the nation has found its bearings under Al Sissi   Omani Foreign Minister Yousuf Bin Alawi wasn’t exaggerating when he referred to Egypt as “the pillar of the Arab nation, and … the platform that brings the Arab nation together”. Since the evolution of … Continued

Egypt Unveils 4,400-Year-Old Tomb of Ancient Priestess

Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled the newly discovered tomb of an ancient priestess that dates back 4,400 years. SOURCE: BBC Watch the video here Media captionThe tomb is believed to belong to a priestess to the goddess of fertility Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled the newly discovered tomb of an ancient priestess that dates back … Continued

10 Things You Need to Know About the New Egyptian Discovery

By Mario Habashy/Arab America Contributing Writer In just the past few months, a new Egyptian discovery was made that could revolutionize Egyptian archaeology! Here is what you need to know. 1. EGYPTOLOGISTS SAY THAT A NEW TOMB COULD DATE BACK 3500 YEARS The remains found in the tomb span different dynasties and the oldest dates … Continued

Bump, Tumble, Go Faster! In Egypt, Roller Derby Is Real Life

Caroline Fadel Courdi, center, nicknamed Acroline, during a training session.CreditLaura Boushnak for The New York Times SOURCE: SF GATE BY: DECLAN WALSH CAIRO — Wherever it is played, roller derby, the skating contact sport that is enjoying a global revival powered by women, prides itself on a quirky subculture and jokey jargon — strange outfits, … Continued

Trump Denounces Attack in Egypt, Calls Again for Travel Ban

SOURCE: THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BY: OMAR MEDHAT, NABIH BULOS, AND ALEXANDRA ZAVIS At least 235 people were killed when gunmen stormed a mosque during Friday prayers in the rugged Sinai Peninsula, setting off explosives and firing on worshipers in what was believed to be the deadliest single attack by Islamist extremists on Egyptian civilians. … Continued

‘Need the WALL, need the BAN! ‘ Trump Renews Call to Ban Immigrants from some Muslim-Majority Nations after Condemning Terror Attack in Egypt (which isn’t on the list)

SOURCE: DAILY MAIL BY: DAVID MARTOSKO President Donald Trump has renewed his call for a wall on the Southern U.S. border and a ban on incoming travelers from a half-dozen terror-prone countries that are majority Muslim. His latest demands – made via Twitter as usual – followed a massacre in Egypt‘s North Sinai region in which one militant Muslim faction … Continued

November 8, 2017 Egypt: Draft Bill to Criminalize Same-Sex Relations Amid Unprecedented Homophobic Crackdown

SOURCE: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL More than 60 members of Egypt’s parliament have proposed a deeply discriminatory law that will explicitly criminalize same-sex sexual activity in the country for the first time, said Amnesty International. The move is the latest development since authorities launched an unprecedented LGBTI crackdown after a rainbow flag was displayed at a concert … Continued

Kourtney Kardashian Vacations in Egypt

  By: Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer It is no secret that the Kardashians take luxurious vacations, but nothing looked more amazing than Kourtney’s vacation in Egypt. The reality star traveled with her boyfriend Younes Bendjima in August and spent a couple of days enjoying the Egyptian culture. From visiting the pyramids to smoking hookah and relaxing … Continued

Three Egyptian Music Ensembles Selected to Tour U.S. in Fall 2018

SOURCE: MAREEG CAIRO, Egypt, August 30, 2017 — The Center Stage music program, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, has selected three contemporary music ensembles from Egypt for month-long tours in the U.S. between July and December 2018.  Dina El Wedidi, Mohamed Abozekry & Karkadé, and Youssra El Hawary will bring their exceptional … Continued

Changing the U.S. Aid Culture Toward Egypt: A Political ‘Hook,’ or a Humanitarian ‘Cord’?

SOURCE: INTERNATIONAL POLICY DIGEST BY: SARA AHMED U.S. aid to Egypt has always been a controversial topic. Egypt consistently scores poorly on the World Economic Global Gender Gap Report ranking (136) out of the (145) countries listed for the year (2015). Egypt’s recent actions against Human Rights NGOs documented in Case No. (173) which urges conducting a thorough analysis … Continued

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