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Police to roll out live facial recognition cameras in London
January 24, 2020
Police to roll out live facial recognition cameras in London
LONDON (Reuters) — British police are to start operational use of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras in London, despite warnings…
Researchers listen to voice of Karnak Temple priest 3,000 years after his death
January 24, 2020
Researchers listen to voice of Karnak Temple priest 3,000 years after his death
A team of scientists recently announced that they were able to hear the “voice” of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy after…
Ticket prices for sites, museums reduced by 50% for Egyptians during mid-year vacation
January 23, 2020
Ticket prices for sites, museums reduced by 50% for Egyptians during mid-year vacation
Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani has issued a decision reducing the prices of tickets for tourist sites and museums…
Egypt to celebrate National Environment Day on January 27
January 23, 2020
Egypt to celebrate National Environment Day on January 27
Egypt’s Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad has announced that January 27 will now mark Egypt’s National Environment Day, which will…
Trump tears into environmental ‘doom’ mongers at Davos forum
January 22, 2020
Trump tears into environmental ‘doom’ mongers at Davos forum
President Donald Trump tore into environmental “prophets of doom” at the Davos forum Tuesday, rejecting fiery warnings from teenage campaigner…
Former Italian diplomat receives 15-year sentence for smuggling Egyptian artifacts
January 22, 2020
Former Italian diplomat receives 15-year sentence for smuggling Egyptian artifacts
The Cairo Criminal Court on Tuesday granted the former honorary consul for Italy, Ladislav Otakar Skakal, a 15-year-sentence in absentia…
Photos: Archaeologists document 12,000 year old inscription in South Sinai
January 22, 2020
Photos: Archaeologists document 12,000 year old inscription in South Sinai
The archaeological mission of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has finished documenting a colorful antique inscription dating back to…
The Golden Pharaoh: Boston awaits King Tut exhibition
January 20, 2020
The Golden Pharaoh: Boston awaits King Tut exhibition
The American city of Boston is set to host the “King Tut: The Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh” exhibition this…
James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead
January 20, 2020
James Dean revival spurs debate on raising the digital dead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The men bringing James Dean back to life for a forthcoming film are aiming not just…
Malaysia sends back trash, says won’t be world’s waste bin
January 20, 2020
Malaysia sends back trash, says won’t be world’s waste bin
PENANG, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has sent back 150 containers of plastic waste to 13 mainly rich countries since the…