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Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'The kids' happiness with the resemblance between me and Messi is indescribable. When you make someone happy, God rewards you. I wanted to share this happiness with them'.

Blast in Egypt kills 13, 'terrorist' group Brotherhood blamed

Blast in Egypt kills 13, 'terrorist' group Brotherhood blamed

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

At least 13 people were killed on Tuesday and over a hundred injured when a powerful car bomb ripped through a police headquarters, an attack blamed on the Muslim Brotherhood aimed at derailing Egypt's democratic transition.

6 killed, scores injured as deadly blasts hit police in Cairo

6 killed, scores injured as deadly blasts hit police in Cairo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

A huge explosion on Friday hit the police headquarters in the Egyptian capital, killing three persons and wounding 40 others.

Egypt: 3-month state of emergency declared post church attacks

Egypt: 3-month state of emergency declared post church attacks

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The Egyptian government has ordered military special forces to assist the police in securing vital state facilities across the country.

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Two powerful blasts triggered by Islamic State in two churches packed with worshippers celebrating Palm Sunday in Egypt's Tanta and Alexandria cities.

When Amitav Ghosh issues a warning, it's time to listen

When Amitav Ghosh issues a warning, it's time to listen

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

'We know many things are going to happen.' 'People should be preparing for sea level rise, for increased cyclonic activity, for drought.' 'One reason I wrote the book is to alert people to the dangers that they face.' 'For example, Mumbai faces enormous threat.'