In Banhasa, known as the land of martyrs, Selim visited a sacred tree that once sheltered the Holy Family. Nearby is the ...

Located in Fustat (Old Cairo), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is like no other. The museum is dedicated ...

Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain ...

The writings on the back of Cairo's notorious communal taxis have long offered a rich insight into the humour Egyptians are ...

Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai, the oldest functioning Christian ...

While beheadings grab headlines, poverty and cultural friction push emigration to the West—where the welcome is not always ...

Cairo, Illinois is a near-ghost town with a rich yet violent history, now struggling with a small population and limited resources.

Semi-autonomous region has signed multibillion-dollar agreements with US companies HKN Energy and WesternZagros to develop ...

A whirlwind trip to Cairo yields unexpected discoveries and a new appreciation for the city as a student must-see while abroad.