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Egypt says Ethiopia’s completed power-generating dam lacks a legally binding agreement
Egypt says that Ethiopia has consistently lacked the political will to reach a binding agreement on its now-complete dam.
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Ethiopia Preparing to Inaugurate Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant in Africa
Preparations are underway for the official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.Responding to ...
Ethiopia says a controversial power dam on the Nile that’s opposed by Egypt has been completed
Ethiopia’s prime minister says the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile has been completed. Egypt has long opposed the dam, calling it an existential threat to its water supply.
Ancient DNA shows genetic link between Egypt and Mesopotamia
WASHINGTON -- Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to ...
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The Colorful History of Tarot Is as Mesmerizing as the Decks Themselves
Not far from one of Milan’s last remaining medieval gates is a tiny shop door, sandwiched between shuttered storefronts.