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‘Arab Spring’ broadcasts poised to win media awards

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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…
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