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Engineer argues Egyptian pyramid decay is due to centuries of expansion

By Nathan Olivarez-Giles on May 11, 2013 03:13 am + 8 comments

For centuries, Egypt's pyramids have been a point worldwide fascination. Scholars have long asked, Continue reading…
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Egyptian pyramid builders consumed 4,000 pounds of meat daily

By Jacob Kastrenakes on April 26, 2013 10:21 am + 48 comments

Building an Egyptian pyramid required plenty of protein. Residents of the Nile Delta who came for Continue reading…
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Following accusations of censorship, Egyptian president begins nightly Twitter Q&A sessions

By Amar Toor on April 11, 2013 06:18 am + 11 comments

Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi this week announced that he will be holding nightly Q&A sessions Continue reading…
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Russian photographers secretly scale Pyramids to capture gorgeous images

By Amar Toor on March 29, 2013 05:34 am + 85 comments

Russian photographer Vadim Makhorov caused quite a stir this week when he published a set of Continue reading…
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After service disruption, Egypt arrests three divers severing undersea internet cable

By Sam Byford on March 27, 2013 08:22 pm + 27 comments

Recent internet service disruption in parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia may have been the Continue reading…
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Harlem Shake-up: from meme to Middle East movement

By Amar Toor on March 6, 2013 11:00 am + 55 comments

For most people, the words "Harlem Shake" evoke images of arrhythmic hip thrusts, ridiculous Continue reading…
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Egyptian protestors trade 'Harlem Shake' taunts with Islamist regime

By Jeff Blagdon on March 3, 2013 10:08 pm + 36 comments

The rivalry between Egypt’s ruling Islamist party and its opposition is heating up — through the Continue reading…
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Egypt's telecom ministry appeals against court-ordered YouTube blockade

By Chris Welch on February 17, 2013 04:36 pm + 88 comments

Earlier this month an Egyptian court ordered that YouTube be blocked for 30 days as punishment for Continue reading…
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Russia, China, and other nations draft proposal to give ITU greater influence over the internet

By Chris Welch on December 9, 2012 03:52 pm + 80 comments

A proposal introduced Friday at the World Conference on International Telecommunications would lend Continue reading…
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Egyptian prosecutor tells government to block online porn

By Aaron Souppouris on November 8, 2012 09:34 am + 45 comments

Egypt's public prosecutor has ordered government authorities to "take the necessary measures" to Continue reading…