Features/Interviews
In Egypt turmoil, thieves hunt pharaonic treasures
May 12, 2012
In Egypt turmoil, thieves hunt pharaonic treasures
CAIRO — Taking advantage of Egypt’s political upheaval, thieves have gone on a treasure hunt with a spree of…
Analysis: Candidates’ body language in the presidential debate
May 12, 2012
Analysis: Candidates’ body language in the presidential debate
It is common knowledge among psychologists that nonverbal communication, largely composed of what is widely known as body language, plays…
News website allows virtual Giza tour in 3D
May 12, 2012
News website allows virtual Giza tour in 3D
Vicarious travellers and students of history can take a virtual stroll through the vast necropolis build by the ancient Egyptians…
Twitter users don’t have immunity, warns British top law officer
May 12, 2012
Twitter users don’t have immunity, warns British top law officer
The internet is not a law-free zone, the British government's top law officer warned Twitter users, adding that he would…
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
May 11, 2012
Watching the presidential debate at a neighborhood grocery
“I don’t usually watch these types of shows,” Abu Ahmed said, frowning as he flipped through television channels. “But I…
Parliament review: A week of laws
May 11, 2012
Parliament review: A week of laws
Parliament reconvened on Sunday after a week-long suspension of its sessions due to a dispute between the Muslim Brotherhood (which…
Constitutional path remains in limbo leaving power sharing unresolved
May 11, 2012
Constitutional path remains in limbo leaving power sharing unresolved
In light of the imminent failure of political groups to draft a permanent constitution before a new president is elected,…
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
May 9, 2012
In prisoners’ long plea, empty stomachs raise the case
Laila Soueif, a long-time Egyptian activist in her 50s and assistant professor at Cairo University, chuckles softly and humbly at…
Dubai Press Club: Al-Masry Al-Youm has highest circulation in Egypt
May 9, 2012
Dubai Press Club: Al-Masry Al-Youm has highest circulation in Egypt
The fourth edition of the Dubai Press Club report “Arab Media Outlook” says Al-Masry Al-Youm has the highest readership among…
Abbasseya clashes and new law revive military trials for civilians
May 9, 2012
Abbasseya clashes and new law revive military trials for civilians
Civilian referrals to military trials seemed to be subsiding in recent months following the early days after the military took…