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After Suez murder, questions linger over vigilante ‘morality police’
July 12, 2012
After Suez murder, questions linger over vigilante ‘morality police’
SUEZ — As the sun set over Suez’s corniche, couples and families started to arrive at the popular hangout. Couples…
In battle over Sharia, Salafis lay groundwork for the future
July 11, 2012
In battle over Sharia, Salafis lay groundwork for the future
After days of heated deliberations in political and religious circles, the architects of Egypt’s next constitution reached an agreement on…
With Morsy, an untested relationship between the US and Brotherhood
July 10, 2012
With Morsy, an untested relationship between the US and Brotherhood
The specifics remain unclear, but Mohamed Morsy’s presidency is ushering in a new and unprecedented relationship between Egypt and its…
Mubarak sons insider trading case begins, but is justice elusive?
July 9, 2012
Mubarak sons insider trading case begins, but is justice elusive?
The trial of Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, sons of the former president, and seven businessmen accused of insider trading to…
Morsy faces challenges taking over Mubarak’s office
July 8, 2012
Morsy faces challenges taking over Mubarak’s office
Outside the halls of the presidential palace, where newly elected President Mohamed Morsy is still getting settled, protesters are already…
Channel featuring niqab-wearing women to be launched in Ramadan
July 5, 2012
Channel featuring niqab-wearing women to be launched in Ramadan
State-run Al-Ahram newspaper said Thursday that there are plans to launch a satellite channel during Ramadan featuring only women who…
Cairo’s central slum under threat
July 5, 2012
Cairo’s central slum under threat
The contrast is stark. On the Nile waterfront, gleaming skyscrapers shoot into the sky, containing a mall stuffed with luxury…
Brotherhood may be avoiding pledge for representative cabinet
July 5, 2012
Brotherhood may be avoiding pledge for representative cabinet
With the swearing-in ceremony of Mohamed Morsy last week, executive powers were transferred from the Supreme Council of the Armed…
Sinai threat is overblown, locals say
July 4, 2012
Sinai threat is overblown, locals say
In a fictional scoop shortly before the presidential election, the daily newspaper Al-Dostour revealed a nefarious plot by the Muslim…
State-owned papers’ management up for grabs
July 3, 2012
State-owned papers’ management up for grabs
In the run-up to the presidential election, the Shura Council began setting criteria for appointing the leaders of state-run newspapers,…