One might not agree with Hazem Kandil’s “Soldiers, Spies and Statesmen: Egypt’s Road to Revolt” that the competing roles of...
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“What do you mean by thug, exactly?” was the first question on Gamal Saber’s mind when I asked him what...
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Spurred by what they see as an increasing tide of Islamization lead by the Muslim Brotherhood, 13 Coptic civil society...
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Karam Gaber, Egypt’s Greco-Roman wrestler, won the silver medal in the 84 kilogram division Monday, raising the country’s tally to...
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Big news: The Supreme Council for the Armed Forces is flipped on its heels as President Mohamed Morsy decides to...
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This Sunday is a relatively slow day for news in Egypt, although there were three consistently recurring talking points. The...
Mohamed Elmeshad Mohamed Elmeshad 8 years ago
Since President Mohamed Morsy was announced president on 24 June, Egyptians have been on the edge of their seats, waiting...
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Today is 23 July, the anniversary of the 1952 revolution when a ragtag group of “Free Officers” overthrew the monarchy. Like...
Mohamed Elmeshad Mohamed Elmeshad 8 years ago
Soheir Salem, a housewife and mother of four, walked out to the markets last Friday looking to buy her pre-Ramadan...
Mohamed Elmeshad Mohamed Elmeshad 8 years ago
Outside the halls of the presidential palace, where newly elected President Mohamed Morsy is still getting settled, protesters are already...
Mohamed Elmeshad Mohamed Elmeshad 8 years ago
President Mohamed Morsy can’t seem to shake Muslim Brotherhood Shura Council deputy Khairat el-Shater out of his beard, as the...
Mohamed Elmeshad Mohamed Elmeshad 8 years ago
Sunday was a day of tears, jubilation, and reverie at the Mohamed Morsy campaign headquarters in Downtown Cairo. After the...
Mohamed Elmeshad Mohamed Elmeshad 8 years ago
The 2012/13 budget was expected to be the first in Egypt’s history that would be approved and implemented by a...
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“I can’t vote for the Brotherhood. They will slit my child’s throat in front of me,” said Kamel, a 53-year-old...
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