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Muslim Brotherhood returns to street politics, fills square
April 13, 2012
Muslim Brotherhood returns to street politics, fills square
Thousands of Muslim Brotherhood members flocked to the streets on Friday in mass marches in the name of "protecting the…
Meet your presidential candidate: Omar Suleiman, the phantom
April 12, 2012
Meet your presidential candidate: Omar Suleiman, the phantom
When Omar Suleiman, former spy chief and vice president under ousted President Hosni Mubarak, appeared for 30 seconds on 11…
Freed activist Ahmed Douma speaks of detention, new revolution
April 12, 2012
Freed activist Ahmed Douma speaks of detention, new revolution
Blogger and activist Ahmed Douma has been detained by security forces multiple times and was released from his most recent…
Administrative court ruling leaves transition timetable in disarray
April 11, 2012
Administrative court ruling leaves transition timetable in disarray
The ruling by the Cairo Administrative Court that halted the Constituent Assembly has thrown the transition timetable into disarray. The…
Shater faces early hiccups on campaign trail
April 11, 2012
Shater faces early hiccups on campaign trail
Khairat al-Shater, the Muslim Brotherhood's primary presidential candidate, held the very first rally of his campaign in front of a…
New alternatives may bolster Moussa’s chances
April 11, 2012
New alternatives may bolster Moussa’s chances
With the Muslim Brotherhood fielding candidates and the surprise candidacy of former spy chief Omar Suleiman — perceived to be…
Profile: Kamal al-Helbawy, a defector of conscience
April 9, 2012
Profile: Kamal al-Helbawy, a defector of conscience
Kamal al-Helbawy is taking a break from a busy day of media interviews and meetings with revolutionaries to eat grilled…
Suleiman for president: Game changer or set plan?
April 9, 2012
Suleiman for president: Game changer or set plan?
The scene of Omar Suleiman, Mubarak’s former intelligence chief, being escorted into the Presidential Elections Commission headquarters with the protection of…
Despite prison time, revolutionaries in uniform continue struggle
April 9, 2012
Despite prison time, revolutionaries in uniform continue struggle
Just one year ago, Egypt's ruling generals were faced with the first public collective act of defiance from within the…
Presidential candidates will get half-hour on state TV to discuss platforms
April 8, 2012
Presidential candidates will get half-hour on state TV to discuss platforms
State television plans to give each presidential candidate a 25-minute segment to explain his political platform, as well as five…