A University of Chicago expedition at Tell Edfu in southern Egypt has unearthed a large administration building and silos that provide fresh clues about the emergence of urban life. The discovery provides new information about a little understood aspect of ancient Egypt—the development of cities in a culture that is largely famous for its monumental architecture. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Egyptian security forces have begun shutting down the border with the Gaza Strip two days after it was blown open by armed Gaza militants. Hundreds of thousands of people have crossed into Egypt to buy food and other supplies, but border guards are now trying to shut down the flow of people.
Update to this story picked by juaner899 9 months ago

Does anyone notice a trend in the Bush administration:

• Passing the buck and setting up others to be fall guys
  
• Truckloads of lies, deception and half truths
  
• Lack of accountability

picked by indierockcafe 2 years ago

What was supposed to be a workers' strike turned into violent riots in northeastern Egypt on Sunday resulting in 150 arrests, around 100 injured and at least one dead. Our Observers in the country explain why. Other sources here. picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

National Nuclear Security Administration Laboratory of United States, owns the Z Machine f Sandia's, which is capable to produce a temperature higher than Sun's. Recently has successfully obtained ice from water in just a few nanoseconds. picked by Johnny21J 2 years ago

It was the first time in a decade that Congress has passed a bill over a presidential veto. picked by T420 11 months ago

Several Israeli cabinet ministers called on Sunday for a military operation to retake control of Gaza's southern border and prevent Palestinian militants smuggling weapons from neighboring Egypt. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Egypt is to revive the civilian nuclear power programme it froze 20 years ago following the accident at the Chernobyl plant in Ukraine. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The U.S. Congressmoved to block the Bush administration from building permanent U.S. military bases in Iraq or controlling the country's oil sector. picked by afeldman 2 years ago

The famous limestone bust of Queen Nefertiti is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient art, and Egypt really wants it back, pretty please, with a cherry on top.

"Real You": I have a Master's degree in Egyptology. picked by mennufer 1 year ago

"An Egyptian blogger went on trial Thursday on charges of insulting Islam and causing sectarian strife with his Internet writings. Egypt’s first prosecution of a blogger came as Washington has backed away from pressuring its Mideast ally to improve its human rights record and bring democratic reform." picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

The Bush administration on Thursday announced an end to federal protection for gray wolves in Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, concluding that the wolves were reproductively robust enough to survive.

EDIT: When I first saw this article I thought it said "gay" wolves. Gray wolves are just not that interesting. My bad. picked by mahler87 8 months ago

"For six years now, we have known where Al Qaeda is based. The administration has announced over and over again they have a policy to go after Al Qaeda," the GAO report said. "The 9/11 commission said nothing is more important than a coherent strategy to smash this security threat, to break these safe havens. The congress has passed legislation mandating that. Notwithstanding the ad... read full post picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

If Congress passes certain legislation, it could curb speculation and cause the price of gas to fall significantly. picked by carguy4life 4 months ago

Just breaking, MTB has obtained excerpts from the leaked emails suggesting the WHite House targeted federal attorneys for firing because they were not "Bush loyalists"
Another Bush administration scandal, lies and cover-ups.

This update provides access to the actual email and may be the first place on the Internet to find it. picked by indierockcafe 2 years ago

The grave of a royal guard of the 26th dynasty, which dates back to about 2,500 years ago, was unearthed by an Egyptian-Czech archaeological mission in the south of Cairo. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

President Bush and congressional leaders moved closer to agreeing on a compromise economic rescue package yesterday. picked by willster09 9 months ago

May be even older than that of Lucy. Authorities deny that the footprint had a Nike tread on it. picked by Moe 1 year ago

Archaeologists have uncovered a pristinely preserved statue of a powerful Egyptian queen at the sprawling mortuary temple of Amenhotep III on Luxor's West Bank. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Male belly dancing, a centuries-old Egyptian tradition, is making a comeback against the odds, considering its periodic suppression by government and religious officials. picked by DemureArt 9 months ago