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Trials of ex-officials present myriad challenges

Trials of ex-officials present myriad challenges

With dozens of officials from former President Hosni Mubarak’s regime, including his sons, closest aides, and at least eight former…
Unleashed by the old regime, xenophobia persists

Unleashed by the old regime, xenophobia persists

Amira Mikhail, half Egyptian and half American, has lived in Egypt for the majority of her life but, as she…
Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force

Despite revolution, Emergency Law remains in force

Ending the state of emergency has long been a priority for pro-reform Egyptians and was one of the main demands…
In Suez, popular committees drive change

In Suez, popular committees drive change

SUEZ - Egypt was on edge on Tuesday as protesters in Suez made their way to the Suez Canal, sparking…
In Egypt, fighting for a US$50-a-month factory job

In Egypt, fighting for a US$50-a-month factory job

The sun was already searing the pavement on the early June morning when Mariam Hawas and her co-workers from the…
Swiss ambassador discusses return of Mubarak money

Swiss ambassador discusses return of Mubarak money

On 11 February, when revelers were shooting fireworks in Tahrir Square, Swiss banking officials were pinpointing accounts that could belong…
State TV to broadcast Mubarak’s trial next week

State TV to broadcast Mubarak’s trial next week

Ibrahim al-Sayyad, chief news room editor of the Egyptian Radio and Television Union, said Thursday that state television will broadcast…
Gaza students build racecar from scrap metal

Gaza students build racecar from scrap metal

Living in a territory under siege could be a perfect excuse for lazy students to avoid challenging work. The students…
Brotherhood’s website alleges Israelis infiltrating Tahrir protests

Brotherhood’s website alleges Israelis infiltrating Tahrir protests

The Muslim Brotherhood’s official news outlet, Ikhwan Online, is reporting that  “the remnants of the dissolved National Democratic Party, the…
Police cleansing no substitute for reform, activists say

Police cleansing no substitute for reform, activists say

Political forces and human rights activists voiced mixed feelings over the recent police shake-up, which ended the service of at…
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