Features/Interviews
Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time
June 4, 2017
Egypt’s Al-Azhar admits Christian dental resident for first time
Abanoub Guirguis Naeem, a Christian dental student was recently granted admission to complete his final year of experiential training at…
Libya’s militant groups: from Islamic State to Muslim Brotherhood
May 31, 2017
Libya’s militant groups: from Islamic State to Muslim Brotherhood
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi declared in a televised speech that the Egyptian Armed Forces launched airstrikes against specific camps in…
Pensioners say 15% increase in pensions incommensurate with price hikes
May 31, 2017
Pensioners say 15% increase in pensions incommensurate with price hikes
A number of pensioners complained that the 15 percent increase for pensions, approved by the government on Monday, is unsatisfactory…
In photos and video: Three young people offer street dogs care, safe haven
May 30, 2017
In photos and video: Three young people offer street dogs care, safe haven
Safe shelter for stray dogs in Egypt’s streets is hard to come by; however, street dogs that risk extensive extermination…
From dictator to detainee: Noriega’s turbulent past
May 30, 2017
From dictator to detainee: Noriega’s turbulent past
The late Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who rose to power while working for the CIA, ruled ruthlessly 1983-1989 and was…
Girls are increasingly being married off in war-torn Yemen
May 28, 2017
Girls are increasingly being married off in war-torn Yemen
Nasrine’s husband was once a happy, optimistic man. He made good money from a restaurant and butcher shop he owned.…
Most of Egypt’s classes hit in the pocket by soaring food prices ahead of Ramadan
May 23, 2017
Most of Egypt’s classes hit in the pocket by soaring food prices ahead of Ramadan
As the Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan gets closer, most Muslims parents around the world pay great attention and time…
Manchester suicide attack lays bare limits of security measures
May 23, 2017
Manchester suicide attack lays bare limits of security measures
Countries across the world will tighten security ahead of major cultural and sports events after a suicide bombing in Britain…
The ugly truth behind Saudi Arabia’s love for Melania Trump
May 23, 2017
The ugly truth behind Saudi Arabia’s love for Melania Trump
Donald Trump’s first major trip overseas may be fraught with diplomatic land mines for the President, but the Trump administration…
World’s earliest mummified animals seen through fish eye in Giza Zoo
May 22, 2017
World’s earliest mummified animals seen through fish eye in Giza Zoo
Just a few meters into the Giza Zoo, an average-sized white building can be seen from afar. Although the exterior…