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Hamada Elrasam

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November 20, 2021
In Photos: Poverty Drives Child Labor in Egypt

Almost 2 million children are working, with many doing dangerous jobs outlawed by international conventions, according to International Labor Organization
November 11, 2021
Egyptian Date Farmers Strained by Climate Change

Farmers say higher temperatures, water shortages and infrastructure for Egypt’s growing population push down date profits
July 31, 2021
Rising Sea Levels Threaten Ancient Port City in Egypt

Residents of Alexandria say the encroaching sea is threatening their economy and their lives
May 24, 2021
Syria Holds Presidential Elections that Many See as Symbolic

Syria’s embassies have been serving as absentee balloting stations ahead of the May 26 poll
April 10, 2021
Lost 'Golden City' Discovered in Egypt After 3,000 Years

Egyptian archeologists call it the most important finding in nearly 100 years, when King Tut's tomb was discovered
April 04, 2021
Egypt Parades Mummies to New Resting Place

Egyptian government parades its famed mummies to new museum where they will be on display as country tries to re-boot its tourism industry
January 08, 2021
Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christians Celebrated Christmas amid COVID-19 Spike

Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas this week amid tight restrictions after a sharp spike in the country’s COVID-19 cases
August 31, 2020
Mosques, Churches in Egypt Emerge From Coronavirus Closure

After slow, partial openings, major mosques and churches in Egypt hold key prayers for the first time in over five months
August 13, 2020
Egypt Votes for New Senate Amid Pandemic Fears

Analysts attribute what appears to be low voter turnout to coronavirus and apathy
August 06, 2020
Ethiopian Refugees in Egypt: 'If Egyptians Go Thirsty, We Will Go Thirsty'

As tensions escalate over the Nile River Dam, refugees say racism and fear are also on the rise in Egypt
August 06, 2020
Ethiopians Living in Egypt Say Racism is Intensifying

Long-running dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile River dam, which remains unresolved is sparking uptick in hostilities
August 03, 2020
Egyptians Celebrate Eid Al-Adha With Coronavirus Restrictions

In Cairo, locals followed bans on large gatherings, but many still sacrificed their animals in public or at home
July 16, 2020
From Instagram to Detention: Egyptians Demand Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault

A new wave of online protests leads to arrest of former student at prestigious American University in Cairo and thousands of women and girls have sent official complaints about sexual harassment
July 16, 2020
Social Media Erupts with Accusations Egyptian Man is Serial Rapist

Social media in Egypt is exploding with voices echoing #MeToo movement following the July 4th arrest of Ahmed Bassam Zaki, a former college student accused of raping or harassing as many as 100 women and girls
July 03, 2020
Egypt Slowly Reopens as Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs

The number of COVID-19 patients and related deaths in Egypt has more than tripled in the past month while extreme poverty grips the nation. But Egyptian leaders say because of the dire economic situation, they are slowly lifting restrictions on entertainment, education, worship and eating out.
May 27, 2020
People Crowd Cairo's Streets as COVID-19 Cases Climb

Doctors say hospitals are not equipped to handle the pandemic in Egypt
May 06, 2020
Egypt Announces Partial Opening as Economy Plunges

Experts say the virus is still on the rise in Egypt and hospitals are not prepared for a widespread outbreak
April 08, 2020
Egyptian Commuters on the Move, Despite COVID-19 Lockdown

Widespread extreme poverty makes it impossible to keep Egypt's workforce at home
March 09, 2020
In Photos: Egypt Deals with Coronavirus

Here's a look at how Egyptians and their government are dealing with this health and economic threat
March 05, 2020
Egypt's Djoser Pyramid Reopens After Restoration

Pyramid is the oldest large-scale stone building in the world

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