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Outcast terrorist is in trouble.. Wajdi Ghoneim can’t find a home

The Eastern Herald 02 Jun 2023
black history. Cairo places the fugitive Brotherhood, Wajdi Ghoneim, on terrorist lists, after the Cairo criminal court ruled he should be executed in the case known in the media as the “Wajdi Ghoneim cell” in 2017 ... On April 21, 2015, the Cairo Criminal Court sentenced ...
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Turkey refuses to grant citizenship to Wajdi Ghoneim, who is on the terrorist lists

The Eastern Herald 02 Jun 2023
black history. Cairo places the fugitive Brotherhood, Wajdi Ghoneim, on terrorist lists, after the Cairo criminal court ruled he should be executed in the case known in the media as the “Wajdi Ghoneim cell” in 2017 ... On April 21, 2015, the Cairo Criminal Court sentenced ...
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Egyptian premier sued over demolition of old cemeteries

The New Arab 01 Jun 2023
The centre represented a number of experts in archaeology and history in its attempt to halt the recent operations carried out in historic Cairo cemeteries in Al-Khalifa neighbourhood in southern Cairo, known as Al-Imam Al-Shafaie cemeteries and Al-Sayeda Nafisa cemeteries in the northern part of the capital.
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Cairo among 13 cities you can visit for 5 days with US$500: Fodor’s Travel

Egypt Independent 31 May 2023
Cairo deserves special attention, it said, as it features thousands of mosques and minarets ... On the second day, a religious history lesson must be followed in the Islamic Quarter before taking the metro to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, and in the evening tourists must head immediately to Khan el-Khalili Market.
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Feast of Entry of Holy Family in Egypt

Watani 31 May 2023
... south of Cairo ... Anba Raphael, Bishop-General of Cairo Downtown Churches, presided over the service which was followed by talks by experts on the history of the Coptic Church, history of the church at Haret Zuweila, and the latest update on developing the Holy Family Trail project.
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Q&A with spokesperson for Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry: Japan sees Egypt as the gateway to Africa

Egypt Independent 30 May 2023
Relations between Egypt and Japan have been strong throughout history, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida chose to visit Cairo as part of a business trip to a number of African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, and Mozambique ... Japan sees Egypt as the gateway to Africa, and we also hope that Cairo will be the gateway to Tokyo towards Africa.
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Behind the Art: Girodet's Revolt of Cairo painting: A controversial masterpiece that challenges historical narratives

Indian Express 28 May 2023
As the year 1798 dawned, the citizens of Cairo lived under the unwelcome rule of the French, led by none other than Napoleon Bonaparte ... Today, the Revolt of Cairo remains an attestation to Girodet's innovative style and interest in the history and culture of non-European peoples.
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Grand Torino: why the ‘cacophonous and intoxicating’ Italian city is a must-see

The Observer 28 May 2023
It’s that rich medley of influences and history that makes Turin such an intriguing prospect ... It’s that rich medley of influences and history that makes Turin such an intriguing prospect ... It is the oldest museum of Egyptology in the world, and second only in importance to the one in Cairo.
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Cairo masterplan threatens ancient City of the Dead

Yahoo Daily News 27 May 2023
In the early morning haze, women dressed in black and men with grim expressions gather in Cairo's centuries-old Sayyida Nafisa cemetery ... In the past two years, the locations of several thousand graves in Historic Cairo, a Unesco World Heritage Site, have been razed ... "I';m so sorry to see the graves of Historic Cairo being removed.
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Egypt: Ultimate family holiday destination

Egypt Commercial News 26 May 2023
Museums can be a great way to make history exciting for children, with the Egyptian Museum in Cairo offering guided tours specifically designed for kids ... Aswan itself is full of treasures to discover, such as the Agha Khan Mausoleum on the west bank of the Nile, or the Nubian Museum that highlights the history of the Nubian population ... .
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Patriots Point updates SC lawmakers about $500M tourism project

The Post and Courier 21 May 2023
Among the 21 international places to go was the Beatles' hometown of Liverpool, Poland, western Australia and Cairo. CNN highlighted Charleston’s rich history, the upcoming debut next month of the International African American Museum, and popular visitor draws such as Spoleto ...
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Behind the Art: Exploring Manet's political commentary: The Execution of Emperor Maximilian paintings

Indian Express 21 May 2023
His bold brushstrokes and unconventional themes made him an outcast in the conservative art society of the time ... The painting's ability to evoke empathy and provoke contemplation has secured its place as a timeless masterpiece in the annals of art history ... A French Triumph or Misrepresentation? The Story Behind Girodet's Cairo Uprising Painting .
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Egypt: A Family-Friendly Exotic Destination

The Galveston Daily News 19 May 2023
Additionally, museums can be a great way to make history exciting for children, with the Egyptian Museum in Cairo offering guided tours specifically designed for kids ... Museum that highlights the history of the Nubian population, who make up a large part of Aswan's inhabitants.
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What you need to know about Egypt's Qubbat al-Hasana Reserve

Egypt Today 18 May 2023
CAIRO - 18 May 2023 ... 1- It is located near Cairo Governorate, 23 ... 8- The area of Qubbat al-Hasana has a distinguished history, as it is the only area near Cairo that has an open surface that bears witness to the Upper Cretaceous period, which dates back to about 100 million years.
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Roundup: Egyptian museums mark Int'l Museum Day with special activities for visitors

China.dot.org 18 May 2023
CAIRO, May 18 (Xinhua) -- Major museums in Egypt welcomed visitors with a range of special events and activities on International Museum Day on Thursday. Free narrated tours led by curators and sign language tours of certain collections were offered at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in the capital Cairo.

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