Stowaway Egyptian gecko found in Manchester Lidl strawberries
The gecko survived the 3,000-mile trip from Egypt to Manchester to pop up in a punnet of strawberries.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 9:57 AM ET |
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Stowaway gecko survives 3,000-mile voyage from Egypt to Manchester in a box of strawberries
A globe-trotting gecko has accidentally made the trip from Egypt to England after hitching a ride in a container of strawberries.
Jan. 28, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
See 2,000-year-old mummified crocodiles found in Egyptian tomb
Archaeologists say the 2019 discovery provides "another glimpse into the life of ancient Egyptians."
Jan. 19, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
A gecko: not the hiss or croak for me | Helen Sullivan
The gecko licks its eyeball seductively: ‘I mean, have you seen my feet?’It is evening, and the world seems to go still for a moment, as though some kind of signal has been lost. You hear a tiny bark. There in the corner: a gecko.
Jan. 23, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Lidl, Zara’s owner, H&M and Next ‘paid Bangladesh suppliers less than production cost’
Survey of 1,000 factories for campaign group claims many cut rates in pandemic and have not increased them sinceLidl, Zara’s owner Inditex, H&M and Next have been accused of paying garment suppliers in Bangladesh during the pandemic less than
Jan. 11, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City: Was Bruno Fernandes' equaliser a 'joke' or 'intelligent'?
Bruno Fernandes' equaliser in the Manchester derby was controversial, with players and pundits in disagreement about whether it should have stood.
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Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City: Offside decision is a joke - Manuel Akanji
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji criticises the decision to allow Bruno Fernandes' equalising goal to stand as Manchester United came from behind to win the derby 2-1.
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Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City: Marcus Rashford's run confused Man City backline - Erik Ten Hag
Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag discusses Bruno Fernandes' controversial equalising goal that helped his side beat Man City 2-1 in the Premier League.
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Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 12.30pm GMT kick-offSubscribe to Football Daily | And mail Scott any game thoughtsThe teams are out! United in red, City sky blue. A lot of friendly banter between both sets of players in the tunnel.
Jan. 14, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Discovery of embalming workshop reveals ancient Egyptian rites
From the ruins of an embalming workshop, scientists have discovered the substances and concoctions ancient Egyptians used to mummify the dead.
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How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps
The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets.
Jan. 30, 2023 - BBC News - Home - Top stories -
Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
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Egyptian archaeologists tout rare discoveries unearthed in Luxor
"We have discovered more than a thousand burial sites before in Luxor, but this is the first time we find one from the 13th Dynasty," said antiquities official Dr. Fathy Yaseen.
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Egyptians offered loans to buy books as inflation soars
With book prices doubling, Egyptian authors are also being more economical in their writing.
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Don't say 'mummy': Why museums are rebranding ancient Egyptian remains
They are among the most popular exhibits in museums worldwide, with a name so resonant, blockbuster films have been built on it.
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Sisi cannot ignore the Egyptian military’s economic role forever
Cairo’s agreement with the IMF commits it to reducing the presence of the state in numerous sectors
Jan. 23, 2023 - UK homepage - Business -
Sisi cannot ignore the Egyptian military’s economic role forever
Cairo’s agreement with the IMF commits it to reducing the presence of the state in numerous sectors
Jan. 23, 2023 - World - World -
Italy's FM meets with Egyptian officials on migration, Libya
Jan. 22, 2023 - Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines - World -
10 Mummified Crocodiles Emerge From an Egyptian Tomb
Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a necropolis.
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10 Mummified Crocodiles Emerge From an Egyptian Tomb
Found beneath an ancient dump, the mummies shed light on ancient Egyptian mummification practices and the many lives of a necropolis.
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Graphic novelist Deena Mohamed: ‘People seem to love how Egyptian my work is’
The author of the hit Cairo-set novel – set to be a future classic – on going viral with her first web comic and growing up reading Enid Blyton and Agatha ChristieWhen Deena Mohamed tells me that her grandmother, keen to encourage her love of
Jan. 15, 2023 - The Guardian - World -
Egyptians Cut Back on Staples as Inflation Rises
Egypt has been hit especially hard after the war in Ukraine pushed up global commodities prices and the local currency weakened.
Jan. 8, 2023 - WSJ.com: US Business - Business - Inflation -
Egyptian pound sees largest single-day fall since IMF deal
Egypt's Central Banks says the pound has seen its largest single-day slide since the government agreed to a $3 billion International Monetary Fund deal in late October
Jan. 6, 2023 - ABC News: International - World -
Manchester United staff split over whether Mason Greenwood should stay
Substantial proportion would be deeply unhappy if he playedOthers feel duty of care to player not found guilty of any crimeManchester United staff are split over whether Mason Greenwood should be allowed to resume his career at the club,
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Manchester United: Erik ten Hag wants players to focus on football after Mason Greenwood charges dropped
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag asks his players to focus on football after team-mate Mason Greenwood has all criminal charges against him dropped.
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Manchester United showed lack of ambition by not spending in January | Jamie Jackson
The Glazers have overseen dismal failure to make even a serious title challenge and should have backed their impressive managerManchester United’s January transfer window: Wout Weghorst – loan, two goals in 20 Premier League games for
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