Features/Interviews
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…
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…