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Tuesday’s papers: Sorour’s sweeping victory, 70 Copts released, new ‘shadow’ parliament
Egypt
December 14, 2010
Tuesday’s papers: Sorour’s sweeping victory, 70 Copts released, new ‘shadow’ parliament
Tuesday's front page in Al-Gomhorriya leads with the headline: “Sorour is unanimously the speaker of parliament.” The state-owned paper reports…
Interior décor by Sam Flores: A new take on an ancient aesthetic
Art news
December 9, 2010
Interior décor by Sam Flores: A new take on an ancient aesthetic
Yesterday saw the launch of Sam Flores’ latest art exhibition--The Weight: A Golden Soul
Tuesday’s papers: Final election results and international media criticism
Egypt
December 7, 2010
Tuesday’s papers: Final election results and international media criticism
Both state-owned and independent newspapers lead with news of the final results of the most controversial parliamentary elections held under…
Children’s corner: “Effective Learning Foundation” a new vision for disabled children
Life & Style
December 3, 2010
Children’s corner: “Effective Learning Foundation” a new vision for disabled children
Launched in Maadi last September, Effective Learning Foundation (ELF) is evaluating and providing therapy to children with learning disabilities and…
Tuesday’s papers: NDP landslide, a Brotherhood beating, fierce run-off competition
Egypt
November 30, 2010
Tuesday’s papers: NDP landslide, a Brotherhood beating, fierce run-off competition
The front pages of both state-run and independent newspapers on Tuesday lead with news of Sunday's parliamentary election results. State-run…
Campaigning online: A thriving alternative?
Egypt
November 26, 2010
Campaigning online: A thriving alternative?
Many candidates running for the 28 November parliamentary elections have sought to add electronic campaigning to their tactics in the…
Monday’s papers: Denial of Bush’s memoir claims, 55 new MB detainees, Al-Wafd electoral platform
Egypt
November 22, 2010
Monday’s papers: Denial of Bush’s memoir claims, 55 new MB detainees, Al-Wafd electoral platform
Today’s major state-owned newspapers share identical reports on Egyptian presidential spokesman Suleiman Awad’s response to allegations that President Hosni Mubarak…
Children’s corner: Kids’ Workshop discovers your children’s inclination
Life & Style
November 19, 2010
Children’s corner: Kids’ Workshop discovers your children’s inclination
This November, Diwan bookstore hosted a “kids’ workshop center program” bag painting workshop at its Qirtassiya branch.At the two-hour workshop,…
Thursday’s papers: Storms ravage Hajj site, US continues elections pressure, and security launches another Brotherhood arrest campaign
Egypt
November 18, 2010
Thursday’s papers: Storms ravage Hajj site, US continues elections pressure, and security launches another Brotherhood arrest campaign
The front page of Thursday's state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper, features a report on President Hosni Mubarak’s phone call to Hany Helal,…
Eid al-Adha losing its real spirit
Life & Style
November 15, 2010
Eid al-Adha losing its real spirit
Eid al-Adha, or the "feast of sacrifice," used to be a time for family gatherings, spirituality, happiness, and new clothes.…