Features/Interviews
Morsy catches country off guard with surprise choice for prime minister
July 25, 2012
Morsy catches country off guard with surprise choice for prime minister
Since President Mohamed Morsy was announced president on 24 June, Egyptians have been on the edge of their seats, waiting…
For Nubians displaced by High Dam, Nasser’s legacy is bittersweet
July 24, 2012
For Nubians displaced by High Dam, Nasser’s legacy is bittersweet
ASWAN - Sixty years ago, a military coup brought Gamal Abdel Nasser into power. Shortly after, the Colonel ordered the…
Allegations of Morsy insults in ad for construction of Temple of Solomon
July 24, 2012
Allegations of Morsy insults in ad for construction of Temple of Solomon
Users of social networking sites along with news website have been circulating an Israeli ad which they claim ‘insults’ President Mohamed…
Searching for water: Residents of Giza district protest unstable supply
July 23, 2012
Searching for water: Residents of Giza district protest unstable supply
The baby word “imbou,” said to have been Arabicized from the language of ancient Egypt, is used by kids who…
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
July 23, 2012
From military to civilian rule, historic experiences
Since the Free Officers coup ended colonial rule in Egypt 60 years ago, civilian groups — both secular and Islamist…
Egypt celebrates its 60-year-old revolution from above, with a revolution from below
July 23, 2012
Egypt celebrates its 60-year-old revolution from above, with a revolution from below
The group of young army officers that seized power from King Farouk ostensibly sought to establish the new Egyptian Republic…
Egypt’s last Guantanamo detainee in fight for freedom and truth
July 22, 2012
Egypt’s last Guantanamo detainee in fight for freedom and truth
Tariq al-Sawah, an Egyptian national imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, has been detained by the US for almost 11 years without…
Morsy’s ticking bomb
July 22, 2012
Morsy’s ticking bomb
Twenty-two days into his rule as president, Mohamed Morsy’s 100-day plan, which covers a wide range of issues, seems more…
Lawyers vs policemen: A tit for tat
July 22, 2012
Lawyers vs policemen: A tit for tat
The Nasr City police station crisis, in which lawyers said they were assaulted by policemen, has highlighted the problem of…
Workers unite, rally against abuses
July 19, 2012
Workers unite, rally against abuses
A labor conference was held at the Journalists Syndicate on Thursday with the aim of detailing the condition of more…