Features/Interviews
Shater’s supporters, opponents battle on social media
April 7, 2012
Shater’s supporters, opponents battle on social media
Electronic warfare between Khairat al-Shater's supporters and opponents has escalated on social networking websites since the Brotherhood leader was nominated…
Thursday’s rocket attack leaves Israeli media pondering over Sinai threats
April 6, 2012
Thursday’s rocket attack leaves Israeli media pondering over Sinai threats
Channel 2 News, Israel’s most widely watched news network, opened its broadcast Thursday night with news of a rocket attack…
Profile: April 6, genealogy of a youth movement
April 6, 2012
Profile: April 6, genealogy of a youth movement
Go to any protest outside Tahrir Square today and you will inevitably hear onlookers grumbling about “April 6 youths destroying…
Parliament review: Constitution crisis continues as Brothers spread their wings
April 6, 2012
Parliament review: Constitution crisis continues as Brothers spread their wings
The usually lively and ruckus People’s Assembly did not meet this week as senior members from the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom…
Abu Ismail exclusion could bolster Shater, prompt Salafi rage
April 5, 2012
Abu Ismail exclusion could bolster Shater, prompt Salafi rage
Less than a week ago, thousands of Sheikh Hazem Salah Abu Ismail’s supporters marched to the Presidential Elections Commission to…
James Murdoch quits as BSkyB chairman
April 4, 2012
James Murdoch quits as BSkyB chairman
LONDON — James Murdoch resigned as chairman of pay-TV giant BSkyB Tuesday, saying he did not want to become a…
Despite strict regulations, campaigning is a free for all
April 3, 2012
Despite strict regulations, campaigning is a free for all
It is hard to go anywhere in Cairo these days without the watchful eyes of Hazem Salah Abu Ismail following…
‘I will not vote for Shater’ Facebook page fans thousands more than official one
April 2, 2012
‘I will not vote for Shater’ Facebook page fans thousands more than official one
The number fans of a Facebook page against the Muslim Brotherhood’s nomination of its former deputy supreme guide, Khairat al-Shater,…
Beyond the walls of the church
April 1, 2012
Beyond the walls of the church
Beds, drips and blankets are neatly stored away on one side of Qasr al-Dobara Church’s courtyard, just in case. During…
What lies behind the Brotherhood’s nomination of Shater
April 1, 2012
What lies behind the Brotherhood’s nomination of Shater
Amid the ongoing stand-off with Egypt's ruling generals, the Muslim Brotherhood announced on Saturday evening that it will field its…