Egyptology News (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
The Whisper of Tombs asharq alawsat By Zahi Hawass Extract: In my opinion, the Israelite Exodus from Egypt will remain a point of controversy amongst scientists and researchers until the Day of Judgment or until new archaeological evidence is unearthed that is able to settle this issue. However in light of the information currently available to historians and archaeologists, we can do no more than...
Eye On The World (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
Cairo ( AINA ) -- In another incident of abduction and forced Islamization of Coptic minor girls, 16-year old Nermeen Mitry was abducted by a Muslim man to coerce her into converting to Islam. She was successfully recovered on the same day by her family, who did their own investigation and search to locate her. Nermeen was abducted from El-Mahalla by Muslim Hossam Hamouda in conspiracy with his aunt...
H5N1 (Free subscription) | 28/05/2009
Here is WHO's Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 17. Excerpt: The Ministry of Health of Egypt has reported two new confirmed human cases of avian influenza on 26 May 2009. The two cases are from two separate...
H5N1 (Free subscription) | 22/05/2009
Here is WHO's Avian influenza - situation in Egypt - update 16. Excerpt: Between 13 to 20 May, the Ministry of Health of Egypt reported five new confirmed human case of avian influenza. The first case is a 4-year old...
Daled Amos (Free subscription) | 16/02/2009
Back in 2003, The Jewish Daily Forward reported:A prominent Egyptian legal scholar is preparing a lawsuit against Jews around the world over gold allegedly stolen in biblical times during the Jewish exodus from Egypt.Nabil Hilmy, dean of the faculty of law at Egypt’s Zagazig University, announced his plan in the Egyptian government weekly, Al-Ahram Al-Arabi, according to the Middle East Media...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 08/02/2009
ZAGAZIG, Egypt -- Dressed in karate uniforms and track suits, the young Egyptian women break off in pairs and begin sparring, with one kicking and punching while the other tries to block the attacks.
Egyptology News (Free subscription) | 25/01/2009
Al Ahram Weekly (Zahi Hawass) Tel Basta is an archaeological site in the city of Zagazig, in Sharqiya governorate. It was very important in ancient times because it was sacred to a goddess called Bastet, who took the form of a cat. Beginning in the Old Kingdom, several kings built temples there dedicated to Bastet. A large cemetery for cats was also found at the site. When the ancient Egyptians worshipped...
Christians Under Attack (Free subscription) | 17/12/2008
Thousands of Muslims, who were angered by Copts celebrating mass in the...
Christians Under Attack (Free subscription) | 15/12/2008
Egypt -- Thousands of Muslims, who were angered by Copts celebrating...
Infidels Are Cool (Free subscription) | 15/12/2008
A raging mob of muslims tries to lay waste to a house of worship.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 04/10/2008
In a class-based society where there’s a collective belief that fighting back is futile, Heba Said Ahmed never refers to fate; she talks about choices.
Shariah Finance Watch (Free subscription) | 05/07/2008
Female Islamic Notary Stays Home as Males Argue Over Her Job By JOSEPH MAYTON (Middle East Times) Published: July 04, 2008 The chairman of Egypt’s notary committee is flatly against having a woman among their ranks, saying the appointment of Amal Soliman as a notary to approve marriages will “afflict Egyptian history.” Other women – and some men, [...]
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 16/06/2008
Tripoli - At least 150 illegal immigrants drowned when their boat capsized an hour after it sailed from Libya on its way to Italy, an Egyptian diplomat in Libya said Monday. The incident is believed to have occurred over two weeks ago. ...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 16/06/2008
Tripoli - At least 150 illegal immigrants drowned when their boat capsized an hour after it sailed from Libya on its way to Italy, an Egyptian diplomat in Libya said Monday. The incident is believed to have occurred over two weeks ago. ...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 16/06/2008
Tripoli - At least 150 illegal immigrants drowned when their boat capsized an hour after it sailed from Libya on its way to Italy, an Egyptian diplomat in Libya said Monday. The incident is believed to have occurred over two weeks ago. ...
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