Ministry of Antiquities renovates 4 mosques this year for EGP 220m: Helmy
Renovating Al-Azhar Mosque will cost EGP 30m and is conducted through a financial grant from Saudi Arabia
Will Al-Sisi’s visit write a new chapter in Egyptian-American relations?
A special relationship between Egypt and the United States has been established in the wake of the 1973 war, as a result of late Egyptian president Anwar Al-Sadat’s decision to…
US federal judge extends order blocking Trump travel ban
A judge in Hawaii has indefinitely extended an order blocking a ban on travel to the United States from six predominately Muslim countries. Critics of the ban say it is…
Ivanka Trump to become official White House employee
Ivanka Trump will become a federal employee after drawing criticism over an original plan to be an unofficial advisor. As an official federal employee, the first daughter will have to…
Reports: Germany involved in deadly Syria airstrike
German jets reportedly passed intelligence to the anti-IS coalition for an airstrike that killed dozens of civilians in Syria. Germany only provides reconnaissance and does not carry out attacks.German Tornado…
Citing ‘bias,’ Israel cuts UN funding
Israel has again cut funding to the UN over alleged anti-Israel bias in the world body. The United States has threatened to do the same.Israel announced on Wednesday it is…
Wolfsburg, Bayern knocked out of women’s Champions League
German clubs' prowess in women's football suffered a blow in the Champions League quarterfinals. Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg both lost to French opposition - meaning no Bundesliga club made the…
Leah Thorvilson’s virtual journey from marathon runner to pro cyclist
Leah Thorvilson was a marathon winner two years ago until her injury forced her to pack it in. Back home, she jumped on an exercise bike, then she won an…
Turkey announces end to military operation in Syria
Turkey's prime minister has announced an end to the operation known as "Euphrates Shield." The offensive was launched last summer as part of the fight against the so-called "Islamic State."The…
India court cracks down on vehicle pollution
India's top court has ruled vehicles running on old technology and causing too much pollution must not be sold anymore as of April 1. Manufacturers had hoped the judges would…