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Popular committees bring true spirit of democracy to the streets

Popular committees bring true spirit of democracy to the streets

Protests in Tahrir Square might be slowing down for now, but the ongoing struggle for dignity, freedom and social justice…
After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home

After months in Cairo, Libyans eager to return home

When a game of pool is at stake, 23-year-old Marwan Soltan develops a determined gaze as he analyzes his possible…
Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side

Ramadan’s talk shows display their forgiving side

Along with fasting during the day, the other main feature of Ramadan is the peak television and talk show season…
Luxor keeps revolutionary fire burning in Upper Egypt

Luxor keeps revolutionary fire burning in Upper Egypt

Much of the media and activists’ attention in revolutionary Egypt has focused on developments in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez. But…
Israeli commentators find reassurance in Egypt’s military rulers

Israeli commentators find reassurance in Egypt’s military rulers

As Israel’s diplomatic crisis with Egypt intensified this past week, commentators in the Israeli press have been unable to resist…
In reminder of pre-revolution days, people gather to discuss injustice

In reminder of pre-revolution days, people gather to discuss injustice

A year ago, the Freedoms Committee of Cairo’s Journalists’ Syndicate was one of the few venues available to rights and…
Ramadan talk show questions Salafi dogmas

Ramadan talk show questions Salafi dogmas

Ahmed Abu Haiba, the host of a new talk show this Ramadan, has an ambitious agenda. He hopes that his…
Egypt, Israel attempt to ease tension after mounting violence

Egypt, Israel attempt to ease tension after mounting violence

Egypt and Israel sought on Sunday to defuse a diplomatic crisis over the killing of five Egyptian security personnel during…
Sinai contested: Outlaws, Islamists, Israel and army

Sinai contested: Outlaws, Islamists, Israel and army

ARISH - Moussa al-Delh, a member of Sinai’s influential Tarabeen tribe, was a fugitive before Egypt’s uprising began in January,…
Israelis mull options for protecting border with Egypt

Israelis mull options for protecting border with Egypt

JERUSALEM - Whatever threats Israel faced in recent decades from Lebanon, Syria and the Palestinian territories, it could always feel…
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