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Nile water allocation an issue as world leaders meet at forum

Nile water allocation an issue as world leaders meet at forum

“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” Water shortages are in the news as an international conference addressing the…
Former culture minister says he was not Suzanne Mubarak’s ‘pet’

Former culture minister says he was not Suzanne Mubarak’s ‘pet’

Farouk Hosni, one of Egypt's longest serving ministers under former President Hosni Mubarak, defended himself on a talk show Monday,…
Weekly farmers’ market opens at Nūn Center in Zamalek

Weekly farmers’ market opens at Nūn Center in Zamalek

Shoppers had a chance last Saturday to meet farmers as they purchased freshly picked fruits and vegetables at a new…
In Saqqara, a safehaven for neglected donkeys

In Saqqara, a safehaven for neglected donkeys

Standing on a sandy farm with three eager donkeys nuzzling you for carrots, it’s hard to forget that less than…
Urban planners are strategizing for the future of Cairo’s development

Urban planners are strategizing for the future of Cairo’s development

It’s no secret that Cairo’s urban landscape and architectural heritage has been severely mismanaged over past decades. Beautiful structures and…
Austria, Egypt to cooperate after industrial accident in Lake Mariout

Austria, Egypt to cooperate after industrial accident in Lake Mariout

An Egyptian cultural adviser to Austria, Morsy Abu Youssef, said a joint scientific agreement will be struck between the two…
Exxon in spotlight after Papua New Guinea landslide

Exxon in spotlight after Papua New Guinea landslide

A deadly landslide in the mountains of Papua New Guinea, near where Exxon Mobil is building a US$15.7 billion gas…
Sightings reported as Japan penguin hunt continues

Sightings reported as Japan penguin hunt continues

The hunt for a penguin at large in Tokyo after escaping from an aquarium continued for the third day Wednesday,…
Community group fixes up Nasr City’s major roads

Community group fixes up Nasr City’s major roads

Cairo’s streets, riddled with potholes, can be a major source of frustration for motorists. Last month, a group of civic-minded…
Sixty-eight artifacts seized in Minya

Sixty-eight artifacts seized in Minya

The antiquities and tourism police in Minya, Upper Egypt, seized 68 artifacts from the Greek and Roman eras from a…
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