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July 20, 23 official holidays for private sector – Labor Ministry
Egypt

July 20, 23 official holidays for private sector – Labor Ministry

Ministry of Labor said Sunday that Thursday, July 20, will be an official holiday for the private sector, marking the…
Banks across Egypt shut down on April 16-17: CBE
Egypt

Banks across Egypt shut down on April 16-17: CBE

The Central Bank of Egypt announced that banks will shut down during April 16-17. In a statement, the CBE explained…
Flu season continues to intensify in the US, and holiday gatherings could make it worse
Life & Style

Flu season continues to intensify in the US, and holiday gatherings could make it worse

CNN – Americans gathered for Thanksgiving last week amid a flu season that’s worse than any has been in more…
Bethlehem celebrates muted Christmas with few pilgrims to bring cheer
World

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…
All banks to close from Wednesday to Sunday for Eid al-Fitr
Egypt

All banks to close from Wednesday to Sunday for Eid al-Fitr

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) on Monday announced that it and all banks across Egypt will close throughout the…
Coptic Orthodox Church bans media coverage of Easter Sunday due to COVID-19
Egypt

Coptic Orthodox Church bans media coverage of Easter Sunday due to COVID-19

The Coptic Orthodox Media Center has apologized for not allowing press and media coverage of any of the current church…
Without an audience, Alexandria’s Pope Tawadros II heads Christmas Mass at Wadi al-Natrun
Egypt

Without an audience, Alexandria’s Pope Tawadros II heads Christmas Mass at Wadi al-Natrun

Like many years past, the celebration of the Coptic Christmas Mass, led by Pope Tawadros II begins Wednesday at 8:45…
Virus magnifies the solitude for the elderly at Christmas
World

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…
Israel imposing third national COVID-19 lockdown
Middle East

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

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…
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