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Cabinet reshuffle just a ministerial ‘patching’

Cabinet reshuffle just a ministerial ‘patching’

President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday appointed Ahmed Badr, president of Ain Shams University, as education minister, and Alaa Fahmi, president…
Iran and Yemen in French media this week, alongside readings on Islam’s expansion

Iran and Yemen in French media this week, alongside readings on Islam’s expansion

The Iranian opposition demonstrations following the ‘ashoura mourning day was the subject of interest of various French papers. Liberation pointed…
An un-broken bond

An un-broken bond

Muslim Brotherhood leader Mohamed Habib just announced to the media his decision to leave his position as vice-chairman of the…
The Arabic regional press in a week: Domestic strife and regional alliances

The Arabic regional press in a week: Domestic strife and regional alliances

News from Lebanon, Gaza and Iran featured prominently in the regional Arabic press this week, in a panoramic view of…
The Virgin Mary appears: Truth or dare?

The Virgin Mary appears: Truth or dare?

The apparition of the Virgin Mary in churches around  Egypt since 10 December has raised intense controversy on the Egyptian…
Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture

Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture

Egypt pledged compliance with human rights treaties in a 24-page national report intended for the United Nations Human Rights Council,…
Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture

Govt rights report fails to redraw bleak picture

Egypt pledged compliance with human rights treaties in a 24-page national report intended for the United Nations Human Rights Council,…
Security stifles Palestine activism

Security stifles Palestine activism

Protestors of the Gaza Freedom March continued their actions in Cairo's downtown today, Thursday, amidst strict security measures that include…
Hours of detention

Hours of detention

Al-Masry Al-Youm journalist Jano Charbel was detained by security forced last night as he was covering the pro-Gaza demonstrations. The…
CEDEJ library closure causes discontent

CEDEJ library closure causes discontent

For over 40 years Egypt's premier French research center has been been housed in the heart of downtown Cairo. The…
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