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‘Arab Spring’ broadcasts poised to win media awards
October 8, 2011
‘Arab Spring’ broadcasts poised to win media awards
The media productions tackling the “Arab Spring” have dominated the nominations for the seventh annual International Media Excellence Awards sponsored…
The war of memory: State media’s twist on a Mubarak-less 6 October
October 6, 2011
The war of memory: State media’s twist on a Mubarak-less 6 October
The celebrations for the 6 October anniversary have, over the past three decades, always been overblown, with the emphasis on…
Analysis: Egyptian revolution chips away at Sadat’s legacy
October 6, 2011
Analysis: Egyptian revolution chips away at Sadat’s legacy
CAIRO – Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, gunned down by Islamists at a military parade in Cairo 30 years ago on…
Ruling council’s proposed timetable ignites fears of military president
October 5, 2011
Ruling council’s proposed timetable ignites fears of military president
The military's recently proposed timetable for the handover of power to an elected civilian government has exacerbated fears of further…
Recently amended anti-NDP law could target revolutionaries
October 5, 2011
Recently amended anti-NDP law could target revolutionaries
The military backed interim government has approved recent amendments to the controversial Treachery Law, which aims to prevent remnants of…
Larger labor issues at play in transport workers strike
October 5, 2011
Larger labor issues at play in transport workers strike
After a dramatic set of protests that included blocking a main downtown Cairo thoroughfare with parked buses, the more than…
Political parties divided after some sign document in support of military council
October 2, 2011
Political parties divided after some sign document in support of military council
Political parties and movements across the spectrum are deeply divided over the meeting on Saturday that gathered Armed Forces Chief…
Activists, Sean Penn, take to Tahrir for ‘Friday of Reclaiming the Revolution’
September 30, 2011
Activists, Sean Penn, take to Tahrir for ‘Friday of Reclaiming the Revolution’
Thousands of activists gathered in Tahrir Square on Friday to protest against the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF).…
Political blocs united in condemning elections law, but split on boycott
September 29, 2011
Political blocs united in condemning elections law, but split on boycott
The two major political blocs in Egypt, the Egyptian Bloc and the Democratic Alliance, have responded to the recently amended…
Rural Egyptians suffer most from increasing poverty
September 28, 2011
Rural Egyptians suffer most from increasing poverty
Poverty is on the rise in Egypt, particularly in rural areas, according to a study released earlier this month by…