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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…
Egypt: Perpetually unprepared for disaster

Egypt: Perpetually unprepared for disaster

It’s a growing expectation that with each disaster that strikes in Egypt, two separate crises will unfold: the first a…
Egyptians register to make their voices heard

Egyptians register to make their voices heard

The common orthodoxy is that Egyptians are apathetic about voting. But before yesterday's deadline for voter registration, police stations were…
On the future of online news

On the future of online news

Giuseppe “Beppe” Severgnini is one of Italy’s most influential journalists. He has been writing for the Italian daily Corriere della…
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