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Two ISIL ‘Beatles’ Charged With Felonies To Appear In US Court

The two former ISIL militants are indicted on multiple charges including hostage-taking resulting in death and conspiracy to commit murder.

08 October 2020Rest of the World
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In Pictures: Historic Synagogue Reopens In Egypt After $4m Restoration

Newly restored Alexandria synagogue dating back to the 14th century opens its doors to the dwindled Jewish community of Egypt.

19 January 2020North Africa
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You thought Christmas was over? For Coptic Christians it's just started

Christmas for much of the Middle East's Christian population falls on the 7th January, but it's not just the date that's different.

08 January 2020Middle East
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Climate emergency in the Middle East: 13 threats to the region

Climate change, rapid growth and mismanagement are devastating many countries in the Middle East, which has exacerbated tensions.

19 September 2019Middle East
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Al-Azhar Considers Opening Fine Arts Faculty

Al-Azhar in Egypt is reported to be researching the possibility of adding a fine arts faculty to its string of institutions.

14 February 2019North Africa
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Egypt’s festivals fear future amid new funding regulations

As Egypt's cultural season starts in September, many Egyptian festival organizers worry that they will be unable to go on after recent additional bureaucratic measures and cuts in state aid. In the past, some concerts and cultural events in Egypt have been subject to suspension or crackdown due to their content.

07 September 2018North Africa
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'Lived here' initiative spotlights homes of Egypt's most famous residents

In an effort to introduce famous Egyptian figures to the next generation, 100 signs now mark where celebrated Egyptians like Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz or diva Umm Kulthum once lived.

28 August 2018North Africa
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Local book fairs catch summer readers on Egypt’s coasts

The organizers of the Egyptian Cairo International Book Fair, the largest event in the Arab literary world since 1969, are branching out with smaller coastal book fairs this summer.

24 July 2018North Africa
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Egyptian artists outside Cairo struggle for spotlight

The hashtag #Art_Has_No_Place, a campaign launched by artists, attempts to break the monopoly on art imposed by artists in the Egyptian capital Cairo

11 May 2018North Africa
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World heritage in Syria and Libya agonising under the world’s idle eyes

UNESCO experts have complained that despite Syria and Libya having many afflicted archeological heritage sites, the International community has chosen to remained idle.

11 April 2018Middle East
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Why did this Egyptian man put his library on the street?

In order for people to enjoy and to educate locals, 50-year-old newspaper salesman Ghareeb al-Sheikh put his library outdoors

05 January 2018
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Coptic Church in Egypt reopens its doors months after terrorist attack

Coptic Christians in Egypt have been brutally attacked throughout 2017, with both worshippers and religious institutions targeted

21 December 2017
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Young Egyptian artists reflect social problems through their lens

A visitor explores some of the artwork at "Cairographie," which aims to create awareness of contemporary issues, Cairo, Egypt

26 November 2017
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Political football: Egypt's World Cup win bittersweet for jailed super-fans

As Egypt erupted in celebration after qualification, friends and families of imprisoned football fans watched in frustration.

22 October 2017
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Following the recent terrorist attack, security forces in Egypt are on high...

Following a series of attacks around the city of Arish in the Sinai Peninsula, Egyptian Security Forces are on high alert.

14 September 2017
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Egyptians respond in defiance to ISIS attacks during Palm Sunday Mass

During Palm Sunday services two of Egypt’s Coptic Christian churches were targeted by Daesh, killing 44 and injuring over 100....

12 April 2017
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