christmas
Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas with few pilgrims to bring cheer
World
December 26, 2021
Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas with few pilgrims to bring cheer
BETHLEHEM, Dec 25 (Reuters) – The bells of Bethlehem rang out under grey skies on Christmas morning across streets whose…
COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world
World
December 26, 2021
COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world
From Bethlehem and Frankfurt to London and Boston, the surging coronavirus put a damper on Christmas Eve for a second…
Hurghada receives 14 flights from Russia on Friday
Egypt
December 17, 2021
Hurghada receives 14 flights from Russia on Friday
Fourteen regular and charter flights arrived on Friday coming from Russia to Hurghada International Airport according to the operating schedules…
Cairo Opera Company to give two concerts for Christmas in December
Culture
December 8, 2021
Cairo Opera Company to give two concerts for Christmas in December
In time for the Christmas holidays, the Cairo Opera Company under the supervision of its artistic director Iman Mostafa, will…
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise less than expected; layoffs at lowest since 1993
World
December 2, 2021
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise less than expected; layoffs at lowest since 1993
WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased less than expected last…
‘Unprecedented’ mail volume delays Christmas gifts
World
December 26, 2020
‘Unprecedented’ mail volume delays Christmas gifts
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Some who mailed holiday presents weeks early this year found they didn’t act early enough…
Virus magnifies the solitude for the elderly at Christmas
World
December 25, 2020
Virus magnifies the solitude for the elderly at Christmas
Rosa Otero prepares her dinner for another nightly meal in solitude. This pandemic Christmas Eve has turned what should be…
Photo: Mo Salah celebrates Christmas with his family
Egypt
December 25, 2020
Photo: Mo Salah celebrates Christmas with his family
Egyptian football player and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on Friday posted photos with his family celebrating Christmas, CNN reported. Salah…
Israel imposing third national COVID-19 lockdown
Middle East
December 25, 2020
Israel imposing third national COVID-19 lockdown
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel will impose a third national lockdown to fight surging COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said…
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
Middle East
December 24, 2020
Pope promises to visit Lebanon, South Sudan, as soon as possible
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis promised in his Christmas messages on Thursday to visit Lebanon and South Sudan as…