Archive for the ‘Mideast in the News’ Category

3 Boston U. students killed in New Zealand crash – KFVS

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

3 Boston U. students killed in New Zealand crash
KFVS
The funeral of a 28 year-old waiter in southern Egypt turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead. Wanda Ramey stood on the University of Colorado campus, cane in one hand, "Close The Pay Gap" sign in the other.

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Around world, Obama’s presidency a disappointment – Seattle Post Intelligencer

Saturday, May 12th, 2012

Around world, Obama's presidency a disappointment
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Photo: Susan Walsh / AP FILE - In this June 4, 2009 file photo, Egyptian villagers watch a live broadcast of a speech by US President Barack Obama is seen on screen at a coffee shop in Qena, south Cairo, Egypt when he was calling for a new beginning ...

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“Medicine for the soul.” ~ Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes – Utica Observer Dispatch (blog)

Friday, May 11th, 2012

“Medicine for the soul.” ~ Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes
Utica Observer Dispatch (blog)
By Judy Jerome Today I fly to Egypt for an eight day vacation which will include a visit to Thebes and hopefully a view of the old Library there. The Ancient Egyptians were literate and their libraries were famous all over the ancient world.

In Internet age, experienced travel agents finding ways to thrive – Elgin Courier News

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

In Internet age, experienced travel agents finding ways to thrive
Elgin Courier News
The travel experts said specializing in different types of vacations is part of keeping up with the trends. “We specialize in trips to the Holy Land, Egypt and Israel – we have several niches and have been in business since 1974.