Features/Interviews

English-language press: ‘Peace process,’ limp cigarettes

English-language press: ‘Peace process,’ limp cigarettes

Middle East peacemaking efforts and the lingering aftermath of last month's sectarian killings in Upper Egypt were the themes this…
Declare ‘zero tolerance’ to FGM/C

Declare ‘zero tolerance’ to FGM/C

Yesterday was the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation, commemorating the 100-140 million women who have been…
The Nubian dream: Caught between old and new

The Nubian dream: Caught between old and new

"Photo, money, come!" pleaded 80-year-old Raseema, who doesn't speak Arabic or English, except for these few words. She only speaks…
ElBaradei-mania keeps growing

ElBaradei-mania keeps growing

If Mohamed ElBaradei is really planning on challenging President Hosni Mubarak in 2011, he’s pursuing an interesting campaign strategy.
Egypt looks to rejoin Africa?

Egypt looks to rejoin Africa?

For decades Egyptian foreign policy has focused on the Middle East at the expense of African diplomacy, analysts say, but…
Off the hook: Abusive police return to work

Off the hook: Abusive police return to work

A policeman who was convicted of raping and torturing a microbus driver while a fellow officer took video with his…
The new sound of radio

The new sound of radio

In Radio as a Communication Apparatus, German playwright Bertolt Brecht writes fondly about the radio as a revolutionary medium. “The…
Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests

Today’s papers: Mubarak and Qadhafi, anti-sectarian protests

In today's news, state-owned and independent papers covered a range of issues from football and diplomatic visits by President Hosni…
Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas

Eyeing Iran, Egypt corners Hamas

While Hamas may be offering a more conciliatory tone these days, Egypt has shown no sign of  softening its position…
A view from Haiti

A view from Haiti

“It’s devastation that I’ve never seen anywhere before in my life,” said Natasha Scripture, spokesperson for the World Food Program…
Back to top button